Nationals first-round draft pick is Winston Churchill High alum

Plus: Police offer free service to deter thieves; ZeniMax to cut Rockville jobs

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July 13, 2026 6:00 a.m. | Updated: July 12, 2026 11:12 p.m.

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Second baseman Chris Hacopian was chosen Saturday as the Washington Nationals first-round draft pick. The alum of Winston Churchill High School in Potomac said he grew up cheering for the MLB team. “When they called my name, it was just an unreal feeling,” he said. “I’m looking forward to winning another World Series.” [The Washington Post]

County police’s ‘Operation Etch & Sketch’ aims to deter thieves

County drivers can have a number etched onto their catalytic converter on Wednesday as part of a free county police program. The distinctive digits can help deter thieves and trace catalytic converters that are stolen. [ABC7]

ZeniMax Media to cut 166 Rockville jobs

The video game studio ZeniMax Media is planning to cut 166 jobs from its Rockville location according to according to Maryland’s Department of Labor. [Montgomery Community Media]

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