The Montgomery County Police Department has put out a traffic advisory for a collision involving a school bus and vehicle.
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The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, December 3 at 9am. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
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Updated to include letter to Wootton Community sent by principal Douglas Nelson on Monday afternoon.
Wootton High School was placed under a brief Shelter-in-Place Monday morning due to a bomb threat at the school, according to communication sent to parents and guardians at shortly before 8:30am. A second message was sent approximately 10-15 minutes later informing them that police cleared the school and directed administration to lift the Shelter-in-Place.
Go to Bomb Threat Places Wootton High School Under Brief ‘Shelter-In-Place’ Monday Morning
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The County Council will hold a public hearing on Bill 24-24, which proposes banning plastic carryout bags, taxing paper bags, and modifying related tax regulations, to January 14, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., with the sign-up deadline on January 13 at 2 p.m.
In October, Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart introduced the “Bring Your Own Bag” bill that would ban businesses from distributing single-use plastic bags and increase the fee on paper bags from five to 10 cents, with five cents allocated to the retailers and five cents allocated to the Water Quality Protection Charge fund.
Quince Orchard High School defeated Broadneck High School 48-13 to advance to the 4A Maryland State Championship Game where they will take on Dr. Henry J. Wise in the State Championship. Wise, who beat Broadneck in the State Championship game last year 21-0, defeated C.H. Flowers High School 35-0 to advance. Coincidentally, Quince Orchard’s last State Championship in 2022 came with a 32-7 win against C.H. Flowers. Quince Orchard defeated Wise 31-13 in 2021 to win the State Championship. The two teams will meet Friday night at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.
The Montgomery County Council will hold committee meetings on Monday, December 2. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
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Results of semifinal Maryland high school football playoff games (MCPS games) can be seen below. Scores will be updated as we receive them (an F will signify the score is final):
Giuseppi’s Kentlands has shared the sad news of the passing of co-owner Eugene “Gene” Lee. Lee passed away at the age of 76 earlier this month and is remembered by many in the community as a smiling and welcoming presence at Giuseppi’s Kentlands location (355 Kentlands Blvd.).
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How well do you know Montgomery County? Complete the trivia questions below (created in 2022) and see how many right you get out of 10:
The nomination deadline for the Montgomery County Commission for Women’s 2025 “Women Making History Award” has been extended to Thursday, December. 12. The awards honor women residents or workers for leadership and community impact, with winners recognized during Women’s History Month and at a reception. Elected officials are excluded, and nominations must be submitted online. (more…)