Students and staff at Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg were evacuated from the main building early Friday afternoon following a water main break that impacted building systems, according to a message sent by school administration.
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There’s a stubborn myth about this series: that because Quince Orchard has owned the win column, every regular-season meeting since 2014 and 13 of the last 15 overall, the Cougars simply roll through the Jaguars. Anyone who’s watched even one of these games knows the truth: history sits on the scoreboard, but the drama lives on the field. QO may more often leave with the W, but rarely without a fight. Last year’s game, a Northwest comeback that pulled within 15 yards of a tying score in the closing minutes, was the clearest reminder that these two teams bring out something different in each other. Expect more of the same Friday night in the Cougar Dome.
Montgomery County will hold a Spanish-language Community Conversation about the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget on Monday, Oct. 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Gaithersburg High School, 101 Education Blvd. in Gaithersburg.
A fundraiser has been launched to support the family of the Odessa Shannon Middle School student who was seriously injured on Wednesday, October 22, during a physical education class in Silver Spring. According to his mother, Emily Diaz, the funds will help cover medical expenses and any specialized items her son may need during his recovery. (more…)
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As the calendar turns toward late October, playoff positioning, rivalries, and bragging rights take center stage across Montgomery County. A few division titles could effectively be decided this weekend, while several teams fight for postseason seeding. Here’s your full slate of previews and predictions for Week 8.
Montgomery County’s Gbenga Akinnagbe Back in the Spotlight as Nurse Jackie Finds New Life on Netflix
Montgomery County native Gbenga Akinnagbe is once again drawing national attention as Nurse Jackie has climbed into Netflix’s Top 10. The Showtime series, which originally aired from 2009 to 2015, stars Edie Falco as a brilliant but deeply flawed nurse battling addiction. Akinnagbe joined the cast in seasons 3 and 4, portraying Kelly Slater, a fellow nurse at All Saints Hospital whose presence added new layers of tension and camaraderie to the series’ ensemble.
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The regular season is heading into the home stretch, and with playoff positioning heating up, separation week has officially arrived. Some teams are flexing their dominance, others are finding their groove at just the right time and a few are fighting to remind everyone they belong in the conversation. Here’s how the county’s best stack up heading into Week 8:
Wheaton High School head football coach Jermaine Howell has been named the Washington Commanders’ High School Coach of the Week. Howell, who has spent decades coaching and mentoring student-athletes in Montgomery County, was recognized for his leadership, commitment to his players, and impact on the Wheaton community.
When William H. Farquhar Middle School opened its doors in 1968, it marked the start of a new era for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The Olney school became the first in the county to adopt the “middle school” model, serving grades six through eight, a departure from the traditional “junior high” structure that had long served grades seven through nine.
In one of the biggest surprises of the Montgomery County football slate this season, Bethesda-Chevy Chase (4-3) delivered a signature victory Friday night, toppling visiting Blake (5-2) by a score of 28-13 in Downtown Bethesda.