Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will implement a revised grading and reporting policy for students in grades 6 through 12. MCPS shared that these changes are designed to bring greater consistency across schools, reinforce academic accountability, and set clear expectations for student learning.
Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of six pilot projects under the Maryland Coordinated Permitting Review Council, an initiative established to streamline permitting processes for major projects at the state and local levels to support economic development efforts across Maryland.
Maryland’s six casinos generated $165.7 million in gaming revenue in July 2025, a 2.5% decrease compared to July 2024. Of that total, $71.9 million was contributed to the state, including $51.7 million for the Education Trust Fund, with most individual casinos seeing modest year-over-year changes.
With the Washington Commanders preparing for their first preseason game on Friday against the Patriots, several rookies are making a name for themselves in training camp. A number of young players are stepping up and turning heads. Starting Friday, we’ll see if success in training camp can translate to preseason games as they compete for roster spots.
In a major win for the local food scene, Maryland’s 2Fifty Texas BBQ has taken home the prestigious “Casual Restaurant of the Year” award at the 2025 RAMMY Awards. The victory marks a significant achievement for the Riverdale Park-based restaurant (Prince George’s County), which has become a beloved destination for authentic, slow-smoked barbecue with a unique Latin American flair.
Maryland’s annual Tax-Free Week begins this Sunday, August 10, and runs through Saturday, August 16. Throughout the week, shoppers can enjoy a 6% sales tax exemption on qualifying clothing and footwear items priced at $100 or less each. (more…)
The Maryland State Police will join communities statewide for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, with troopers from all 23 barracks participating in family-friendly events aimed at strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the public. Activities will take place at locations across Maryland, including multiple sites in Rockville and Silver Spring, and will feature food, games, and community engagement. (more…)
Pandora is now open in Suite 804 at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets, on Low Street across from Levi’s.
Spirit Halloween will open a location this year at 1683 Rockville Pike in Congressional Plaza, according to the company’s website. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor has given a direct and candid assessment of the ongoing payroll issues, promising a resolution by the end of this week. During an appearance on Sunil Dasgupta’s “I Hate Politics” podcast, Dr. Taylor took ownership of the problem and admitted that it is not a new challenge for the school district.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is warning Montgomery County residents to expect a significant increase in the spotted lanternfly population over the next three to five years, with some areas potentially experiencing levels similar to the 2021 cicada emergence.