The Montgomery County Planning Department is hosting a series of community meetings in October to discuss its preliminary recommendations for the University Boulevard Corridor (UBC) Plan that aim to address community needs within a three-mile stretch of University Boulevard (MD 193).
Hosted by the iconic LeVar Burton, a special “Battle of the Teachers” episode of Trivial Pursuit invites educators to showcase their knowledge in a thrilling trivia showdown for a chance to win $20,000. On October 17th, Miriam Tesfamikael, a biology teacher and the varsity boys basketball coach at Springbrook High School, will be among the competitors. The show will air on the CW at 9 PM.
Get into the spooky spirit early with friends and family at the Tricks For Treats Halloween Night Skate. The free event takes place at the Gaithersburg Skate Park on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 6 to 10 p.m. and is suitable for kids of all ages.
Ken Buffum, a dedicated educator with 19 years of teaching experience—all within Montgomery County Public Schools—has spent the last seven years at Damascus High School. Throughout his career, he has consistently sought innovative methods to engage his students. This year, he has creatively integrated Jayden Daniels’ rookie cards into his economics curriculum, using them as a dynamic tool to illustrate the principles of supply and demand. The trading card company Topps has recognized this engaging approach, highlighting the intersection of education and the enthusiasm surrounding collectible cards in a social media post.
The Takoma Park Police Department has an active arrest warrant for Yonas Alemseged Harris, 25, for Threat of Mass Violence after Harris sent what was described as “intimidating and threatening emails to Montgomery College officials/employees and the Montgomery County Police Department, indicating he intended to “shoot up” Montgomery College.”
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) are on the scene of a “significant” garage fire at a single-family home on Cherrydale Dr. in Rockville on Friday evening.
In the October 11th Board of Education (BOE) update, the BOE stated that MCPS provided an update saying that the district is on track or doing better than expected with changes associated with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future– designed to make big improvements in education throughout the state.
Montgomery College has provided additional information regarding a “Code RED,” that closed the school effective 1:30 pm on Friday, October 11th following a threat made toward the school.
Updated with additional information regarding the situation.
Montgomery College has issued a “Code RED,” effective 1:30 pm on Friday, October 11th following a threat made toward the school.
Robert Wiedmaier’s Mussel Bar & Grille closed its 7262 Woodmont Ave Bethesda location in April 2022, but we let you know the group planned to bring the restaurant back to a new location in Bethesda in 2024. the restaurant will be reopening at 4903 Cordell Avenue on October, 16th according to a social media post by the restaurant.