Education

Kristin King, 35, is an Olney resident and MCPS Special Education (Augmentative and Alternative Communication, AAC) teacher at Beall Elementary School. She was diagnosed with Peripartum Cardiomyopathy just weeks after having a cesarean and a few months later received a heart transplant. Below is the the story of her difficult journey:

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Germantown

As Outback Steakhouse prepares to open its new location in Downtown Silver Spring, the chain has closed its Germantown restaurant at 12609 Wisteria Dr. in the Germantown Square shopping center after more than 30 years in business.

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Education

Last week we reported that the Montgomery County teacher’s union, Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA), shared with MCPS teachers that Monday, April 22nd was identified as the snow day make-up day for the school system. On Friday, MCPS shared the information with the community. The full message can be seen below:

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Crime

Detectives from the Gaithersburg Police Department – Investigative Section have confirmed that the pedestrian struck by a train last night was the suspect involved in the domestic-related stabbing that occurred in the 500 block of Girard Street in Gaithersburg. The female victim in the stabbing incident is currently in stable condition.

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