Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection will host a free webinar on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. to offer tips on using and maintaining battery-powered leaf blowers. As of July 1, 2024, the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums has been banned in the county.
MCPS High School Sports Scores for Oct 05, 2024:
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Department of General Services (DGS) received the 2024 Innovation Award from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for the Brookville Smart Energy Solar Charging Depot, a solar-powered facility supporting the County’s transition to a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035.
Travilah Elementary School, located at 13801 Dufief Mill Rd., opened in 1960 in what is now known as North Potomac. It is named for Travilah Clagett, who was the first postmaster for the area, leading to the United States Post Office using the name “Travilah’ to identify the previously unnamed location. The school has the following history on its website:
As we hit the midway point of the MCPS high school football season, Montgomery County’s standout players and teams have begun to separate themselves from the pack. From dynamic quarterbacks lighting up the passing game to workhorse running backs carrying their teams, here’s a breakdown of the county’s statistical leaders through four weeks of action (does not include week 5 stats from this week), based on data submitted by MCPS coaches:
Passing Leaders: At the top of the leaderboard is Blake’s Kirby Matson, who’s been slinging the ball with precision and consistency. Matson has racked up 802 passing yards, leading a balanced Blake offense that’s made them a tough out for any opponent. Close behind is Wootton’s Humphries, who has thrown for 709 yards, keeping Wootton’s offense afloat despite a tough schedule.
Montgomery County residents Matthew “Diggy” Diggs and Amye Martinez-Diggs recently opened The Showroom– what Diggy tells us is Montgomery County’s “only 24-hour mobile barbershop, to bring the ultimate convenience to the community” (photos below).
The Montgomery County Council will hold committee meetings on Monday, October 7. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has made an announcement stating that there will be increased police presence across the county on Monday, October 7th, noting that it is not for a specific threat.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ African American Health Program will host “The Park Goes Pink for Breast Cancer” on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Wheaton Regional Park, offering free health screenings, education, and activities to raise awareness about breast cancer, particularly in the African American community. (more…)
The community is rallying behind the family of 53-year-old Dominique Mwepu, who was killed by a driver in Germantown on Monday night. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been started to support his wife and son and help them with funeral costs.