Montgomery County Public Schools, in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, recognized regional winners of the Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) program, where students showcased innovative projects addressing societal concerns. First-place winners from several MCPS schools will advance to the MESA State Competition on May 3, 2025, at the Applied Physics Laboratory. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection will host its first World Water Day Celebration on March 22 at Wheaton Regional Park, featuring activities like guided nature walks, a piñata exhibit, and Youth Trout Fishing Day. The event, themed “Save Our Glaciers,” aims to raise awareness about freshwater conservation and will include partnerships with local organizations to highlight efforts in protecting waterways and ensuring clean drinking water. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced a partnership with Work for America to help displaced federal workers connect with state and local government jobs through the Civic Match talent platform. As Maryland becomes Work for America’s first “Spotlight State,” the initiative will expand job opportunities, provide employment resources, and support federal workers transitioning into new public service roles.
Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando will introduce legislation on March 18 to create a hiring preference for displaced federal workers residing in the County. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on March 18 to review the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget, consider amendments to the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program, and introduce new legislation, including a bill to support the hiring of displaced federal workers. (more…)
James Brunson, 41, and Ernest Hudson, 38, were sentenced for leading a violent drug trafficking organization in Baltimore, following a 16-month investigation by the Maryland Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit. A total of 33 individuals were charged in connection with the organization, with several already sentenced for crimes related to drug distribution, firearms offenses, and participation in a criminal organization. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with entrapment at Sam Eig Highway and Great Seneca Highway involving a school bus with no passengers on board on Monday afternoon. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a reported threat at Parkland Middle School on Monday, March 17. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a reported pedestrian struck on Georgia Avenue at the I-495 Beltway, possibly due to a fall from the bridge above on Monday morning. (more…)
A 27-year-old driver sustained significant injuries after high winds caused a tree to fall on his car Sunday afternoon on River Rd in Potomac. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 1400 block of Wheaton Lane in Wheaton at approximately 1:32 a.m. on Monday. (more…)