Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is criticizing the County Council’s decision not to fully fund Montgomery County Public Schools’ Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, arguing the move forced difficult reductions that will impact employees and create financial challenges for years to come.
Two Montgomery County Public Schools media specialists have been named among the top 10 finalists for the 2026 Maryland School Librarian of the Year award, a statewide honor recognizing exemplary service and outstanding achievement in school library media programs.
A local barbecue restaurant is stepping up to support Montgomery County Public Schools employees affected by recent workforce reductions.
The Montgomery County Board of Education on Thursday adopted a $3.72 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), finalizing a spending plan that district leaders say protects classroom instruction and key student services despite a $36 million shortfall from the school system’s original request.
The Montgomery County Board of Education approved several administrative appointments during its meeting on Thursday, June 4, filling leadership positions at schools across the county ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
In recognition of CPR & AED Awareness Week, MedStar Health and several community partners will host a free hands-only CPR training event in Silver Spring designed to equip residents with lifesaving skills for cardiac emergencies.
Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy has appointed Dr. Shawn Joseph as the permanent Superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS), following nearly a year serving as the district’s interim leader.
Montgomery County native Josh Hart is preparing for the biggest stage of his basketball career as the New York Knicks get set to compete in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School, located on Wilson Ln. in Bethesda, recently welcomed a special guest with a direct connection to the school’s history.
Silver Spring native and Blake High School graduate Darrell Britt-Gibson has joined the cast of HBO’s hit series Euphoria in a major role for the show’s third season.
Six Montgomery County Public Schools students have been named semifinalists in the prestigious 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, accounting for nearly half of Maryland’s public school semifinalists this year.