Health

Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of the Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers (RAMP), a $1.6 million grant program funded through the state’s Opioid Restitution Fund to expand and support peer recovery specialists in rural Maryland communities, providing free training and career advancement opportunities to strengthen substance use recovery services. (more…)


Education

As Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) welcomes back nearly 160,000 students for the 2025-2026 academic year, the district shared the following on Monday about advancing key changes focused on improving how we operate and support students’ success.

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DMV

DC Metro has the most escalators (and elevators) of any transit system in North America with a total of 674. Metro’s longest escalator is at the Wheaton station right here in Montgomery County. The 230 ft. escalator is the longest single span escalator in the entire western hemisphere (video below).

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Announcement

Blackbird Health has expanded into Maryland with a new pediatric mental health clinic in Gaithersburg, bringing additional behavioral health resources to children, teens, young adults, and families throughout Montgomery County.

Located at 555 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 250, the clinic offers comprehensive pediatric mental health services, including ADHD and autism evaluations, neuropsychological testing, therapy, psychiatry, and medication management.


Event

You’re Invited to the Community Fall Dance! 🍁

Join us for a fun, free evening of music, dancing, and community under the stars!


MCPD

The Advisory Commission on Policing will hold a public forum on Monday, September 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Montgomery County Council Office Building (100 Maryland Ave) in Rockville to present its current and future work and gather community feedback on the future of public safety in the county. (more…)


Maryland

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $750 million with a cash value estimate of $338.6 million for the Monday, August 25 drawing after there was no winner on Saturday. Two tickets sold in Maryland that won $500,000 each through the Double Play feature, remain unclaimed. Additional details below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)


DC Sports

The Washington Commanders have locked up their premier offensive weapon, reaching an agreement on a three-year contract extension with star wide receiver Terry McLaurin. According to a report by The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the deal is worth over $96 million, effectively making McLaurin one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL.

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MCPS

High school volleyball is back in MoCo, and the energy is off the charts. Some of the area’s top athletes are coming off electric club seasons, ready to showcase their skills on the high school stage. But with new teammates, new roles, and a mix of rising stars and seasoned vets, the big question remains: will they still dominate, and which squads will rise to make a serious run this fall? With powerhouse talent fresh off club seasons now mixing into high school lineups, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

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