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Education

The History of The Oldest Public High School in Montgomery County

By MCS Staff
Courtesy https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rmhs/

Richard Montgomery High School is the oldest public high school in Montgomery County- opening in 1892 as “Rockville High School.” The school recently published a “history of Richard Montgomery” page detailing the school’s history. Principal Alicia Deeny, the school’s only woman principal in its 130+ year history told us, “While RMs history is a huge source of pride. Seeing our students in action every day gives me incredible hope for the future of our school and community. Our kids inspire me every day.” The history of the school can be seen below:

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Derwood

MoCo Native Helen Maroulis Becomes First U.S. Woman Wrestler to Qualify For Olympics Three Times

By MCS Staff
Courtesy @TeamUSA

Rockville native Helen Maroulis, 32, became the first United States woman wrestler to qualify for three Olympics games . In 2016 she was the first U.S. woman to win a gold medal in wrestling and won a bronze medal in 2020.

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I-270

Pedestrian Struck on I-270 Saturday Night

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision that involved two vehicles and one pedestrian struck on I-270 Saturday night. MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer has stated that the pedestrian struck “seems to be a driver who ran from the crash scene and was struck”

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Entertainment

New Owner of Filippo’s Unveils Life-Sized Cutout of Former Owner Filippo Leo

By MCS Staff

Filippo’s, which operated as Marchone’s until 2014, opened in 1955.  Last November, we reported the deli was sold by Filippo Leo to new owner Shelly Scanzaroli, but Filippo fans need not fear… Shelly has recently unveiled a life-sized cutout of Filippo.

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Boyds

$2.1 Million Drainage Project Complete at Maryland SoccerPlex

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Maryland SoccerPlex

The Maryland SoccerPlex is a 24 field complex in Boyds that welcomes more than 1 million visitors a year. Opened in 2000, the Maryland SoccerPlex was built with a public-private partnership between the Maryland Soccer Foundation and the Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC). A $2.1 million investment and advancement drainage project for Maryland SoccerPlex’s 20 native soil natural fields was recently completed.

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