1. Quince Orchard 6-0 (LW 1): The Cougars shutout streak was ended by a game Richard Montgomery squad, but QO still dominated 56-7. QB Savan Briggs went 6 out of 7 for 137 yds and 2 TDs. Up next, Homecoming vs Gaithersburg.
2. Blair 6-0 (LW 2): The Blazers are still hot, beating Rockville 27-13. RB Kam Reynolds ran for 96 yds and 2 TDs. They will travel to Sherwood next.
Officials from the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) will meet with Montgomery County officials to discuss MDOT’s Draft FY 2023-2028 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), which details a record $19.9 billion six-year capital budget investment in the state’s transportation network. The meeting is part of MDOT’s tour of 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City to update local officials and the public on the CTP. MDOT Secretary James F. Ports, Jr. and other MDOT officials will outline the state’s investments and discuss Montgomery County’s transportation priorities.
WHO: MDOT Secretary’s Office: Secretary James F. Ports, Jr.; MDOT State Highway Administration: Administrator Tim Smith; MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration: Administrator Chrissy Nizer; MDOT Maryland Transit Administration: Administrator Holly Arnold; MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration: Division of Planning and Engineering Chief Paul Shank; andMaryland Transportation Authority: Executive Director William Pines.
Computer distribution events also provide in-person assistance to help eligible families get free home or mobile internet service so they can better use the computers.
“Everyone deserves to be part of the digital world—it is a necessity,” said County Executive Elrich. “Montgomery County was focused on digital equity before the pandemic, and it is critical to our economic and educational recovery efforts. I appreciate the Federal, State and private sector entities for these investments and am proud of what Montgomery Connects is doing to bring much needed funding to expand digital equity programs for our residents most in need.”
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 23-year-old from Silver Spring. Allyson Peek was last seen at approximately 4p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, in the 2700 Block of Cassedy St.
Peek is approximately 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. She has blonde hair, blue eyes, and tattoos on her fingers and wrist. She was last seen wearing jeans and a tan sweater with a black shirt underneath. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.
The Public Safety (PS) Committee will meet on Monday, Oct. 10, at 9:30 a.m. to review Bill 17-21, Police – Community Informed Police Training, and receive an update on crime statistics.
The members of the PS Committee include Chair Sidney Katz, Council President Gabe Albornoz and Councilmember Tom Hucker.
Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – 1st District Investigative Section are currently investigating a shooting that occurred on October 7, 2022, in the area of Twinbrook Parkway. At approximately 9:23 p.m., officers responded to the 12900 block of Twinbrook Parkway for the sound of shots and the report of a shooting that just occurred.
Upon arrival, the first responding officer on scene observed the suspect carrying a black handgun with an extended magazine down by his side. As the officer stopped his unmarked vehicle, the suspect raised the gun towards the officer. The officer began to get out of his car, announcing his presence and ordered the suspect to put down the gun. The suspect dropped the gun and ran away from the scene.
Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2022 week 6 MCPS football games. They’ll be updated as we receive them (an F will signify the score is final). If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game.
The MoCoShow Game of The Week:
Councilmember Navarro initiated the creation of the Council’s multicultural commemorations and has led the Council’s Hispanic Heritage Month commemoration throughout her tenure on the Council to honor local leaders and celebrate important initiatives that affect the County’s Latino community. The theme of this year’s commemoration is “Latinas: Leadership Without Borders,” and will include a special video program and Council proclamation.
The video program will feature community leaders Carmen Hernandez, Monica Braden, and Angelica Zaragoza.
Larry Hurd, Jr., varsity head football coach of the Walter Johnson Wildcats (Bethesda, MD), has been named the Ravens High School Coach of the Week. Now in its 26th year of existence, Hurd is the fifth recipient of the award in 2022.
Last Friday (9/30), the Wildcats defeated the Northwest Jaguars, 10-7, for their first victory over their Montgomery County foe since 2009. Leading 3-0 in the fourth quarter, Walter Johnson secured the winning score on a 48-yard rushing touchdown from senior RB Elijah Barringtine. The result improves the Wildcats record to 4-1 on the season.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich signed a proclamation at the beginning of this month, recognizing October as Filipino American History Month. Per the proclamation:
“Filipino Americans make up a significant percentage of the total Asian population in Montgomery County. The first recorded arrival of Filipinos in the Continental United States was on October 18, 1587, when sailors called “Luzon’s Indio’s” on a Spanish galleon docked at what it now Morrow Bay, California. Over 250,000 Filipino and Filipino American soldiers served, sacrificed, and fought bravely against the enemies of the United States during World War II.
According to a recent R.A.I.S.E. update from MCPS Athletics, there continues to be a shortage of athletic trainers impacting MCPS and school districts across the state with vendors continuing to work tirelessly to hire the remaining positions.
Vacant full-time positions are being filled based on the availability of athletic trainers, including commuting distance for the candidate. All schools without a full-time athletic trainer are receiving part-time in-person coverage, as well as other resources and support such as telehealth, coach consulting, injury management, and training room office hours. Coverage schedules and services are available at the local school; please contact your coach or athletics specialist for additional information. Answers to frequently asked questions are here.