MoCo High School Sports Scores for Jan 29, 2025:
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Montgomery County is seeking nominations for the Unsung Sports Hero Award, recognizing individuals or organizations that enhance sports opportunities for underserved communities. (more…)
MoCo High School Sports Scores for Jan 28, 2025:
Montgomery County Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Natali Fani-González announced the “More Housing N.O.W.” package, a comprehensive plan to address the county’s housing crisis by increasing workforce housing, converting vacant office spaces into homes, and expanding homeownership programs. The package aims to provide affordable housing for middle-class workers, including teachers, firefighters, and healthcare professionals, while focusing on building housing along key corridors without changing zoning in residential neighborhoods.
Montgomery County launched its Climate Smart Campaign to encourage residents to take small, climate-friendly actions in areas such as food, transportation, energy, and emergency preparedness, with the slogan “BIG CHANGE starts small.” The campaign includes a pledge residents can take to commit to reducing their carbon footprint and aligns with the County’s Climate Action Plan goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2027 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2035. (more…)
Montgomery History is seeking volunteer judges for the National History Day competition on March 8, where middle and high school students present history-themed projects in various formats, with no prior experience required. (more…)
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The Detoit Lions have promoted Gaithersburg native Henry Franklin Fraley Jr. (Hank Fraley) to run game coordinator while also maintaining his previous job of offensive line coach with the team. There were rumors that Fraley would leave Dan Campbell’s staff to joint Ben Johnson in Chicago or to join the Seattle Seahawks as offensive coordinator, but Campbell made sure to hang on to an integral piece of the Lions’ recent success.
MCPS recently shared that the Washington Commanders joined Clarksburg High School in their gymnasium for a pep rally this past Thursday (video below).
Montgomery County entrepreneurs can apply for the Technology Innovation Fund and Founders Fund, offering a combined $10 million in grants to support commercialization projects, with applications open until 5 p.m. on January 31, 2025. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council and Committees will meet on January 27, 2025, to discuss the state budget, local and bi-county bills, updates from Visit Montgomery, WorkSource Montgomery, and the Department of Permitting Services, and review zoning amendments, police regulations, and the “Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act.” Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
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The Montgomery County Council will hold its annual Black History Month commemoration on February 4 at 11:30 a.m., focusing on the theme “African Americans and Labor,” featuring proclamations, video interviews, and recognition of local labor leaders. (more…)