Reverend Jesse Jackson passed away today at the age of 84, prompting former students from Montgomery Village Junior High (now middle school) to reflect on a visit many still remember more than four decades later.
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The Montgomery County community is rallying to support the family of a recent Rockville High School graduate following his death in a tragic crash earlier this week.
Season 5 of the true crime podcast Betrayal is drawing national attention while telling a deeply personal story rooted in Montgomery County.
A senior Yorkshire terrier now known as Apple is recovering after surviving an act of extreme cruelty, thanks to the intervention of Rockville-based nonprofit Miri’s Haven Senior Dog Rescue.
Founded by Montgomery County resident Nicole Cerquitella, the Casserole Club began a year ago as a grassroots effort to support some of the community’s most vulnerable neighbors. What started as a small volunteer initiative has grown into a consistent, monthly operation that brings people together to cook and serve nutritious, home-style meals to local shelters across the county.
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A young man from Montgomery County 19 is sharing how an unexpected setback on the baseball field redirected his path into biotechnology manufacturing and an apprenticeship success story.
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Three Clarksburg middle schoolers turned a snow day into a community-wide effort, spending hours helping neighbors dig out after the recent winter storm and earning praise across social media for their work ethic, teamwork, and kindness.
DARCARS Automotive Group continued its long running commitment to education and community engagement with a recent visit to Paint Branch High School, where more than 500 students gathered for a special assembly focused on leadership, accountability, and opportunity.
The Olney community is rallying around Bill and Effie Poulakis following a devastating house fire that left them without a home, their belongings, and one of their beloved dogs.
The community is rallying around a Spencerville (between Burtonsville and Olney) woman after her home was completely destroyed in a large overnight fire early Sunday morning, leaving her with a total loss and decades of memories gone. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been stated to help with recovery efforts.
The Roberto Clemente Middle School community in Germantown is mourning the loss of longtime Building Service employee Charles “Charlie” Ellison Jr., a familiar and deeply respected presence at the school for decades. Ellison passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his home in Germantown. He was 70 years old.