The following is a brief summary of events regarding a shooting at Thomas J. Wootton High School, shared by the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) on Monday afternoon:
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For decades, Tuffy Leemans’ Duckpin Bowling Lanes in Glenmont was a familiar gathering place for Montgomery County residents, a basement bowling alley where casual players and league bowlers shared lanes and memories. Fewer may realize that the man behind the alley was also one of the early stars of professional football.
Darius Mosley is continuing his collegiate football career under head coach Michael Vick at Norfolk State University after transferring from Morgan State University, bringing Division I experience and size to the Spartans’ offensive line.
Montgomery County is promoting a Black History Month contest at the Oakley Cabin African American Museum in Brookeville that encourages visitors to take and share selfies with “AI Shirley,” an artificial intelligence virtual interpreter, for a chance to win gift cards.
Representative Jamie Raskin announced Friday that he has secured more than $16.5 million in federal funding for projects across Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District, directing new investment toward public safety, infrastructure improvements, environmental protection, and workforce development.
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Monday, February 9, beginning at 11:30 am, to receive an update on state legislative activity from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations and to review state and local legislation.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich addressed widespread frustration over the county’s recent winter weather response in his weekly message, describing the past two weeks as among the most challenging weather events the region has faced in decades.
Founded by Montgomery County resident Nicole Cerquitella, the Casserole Club began a year ago as a grassroots effort to support some of the community’s most vulnerable neighbors. What started as a small volunteer initiative has grown into a consistent, monthly operation that brings people together to cook and serve nutritious, home-style meals to local shelters across the county.
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Montgomery County Councilmembers are raising concerns about a decision by Montgomery County Public Schools to designate Eid al-Fitr as an instructional make-up day following weather-related closures.
Montgomery County has launched the “Look Before You Book” public education campaign to help residents identify licensed, legal massage and bodywork establishments and recognize potential warning signs of illegal operations.