Montgomery County Councilmembers Will Jawando and Kristin Mink sent a letter to MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor requesting additional information on recent disciplinary trends, student input in the Code of Conduct revisions, and security staff training.
The MPSSAA quarterfinals arrive with high drama, high-profile clashes, and a handful of local teams trying to punch their ticket to a Thanksgiving-week semifinal. From the Cougar Dome to Sandy Spring to Burtonsville, the storylines are rich: juggernauts defending their turf, upstarts playing with house money, and perennial bridesmaids desperately trying to crack the glass ceiling. Here’s a deep dive into four marquee matchups involving Montgomery County programs and what to expect when the lights come on Friday night.
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council is expected to vote on Expedited Bill 30-25, which would remove the requirement for photographic evidence in complaints about gas-powered leaf blower use and clarify that a single complaint can initiate enforcement of the county’s ban.
Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-González received the Distinguished Advocate for Healthful Living Award from the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Maryland (SHAPE MD) for her leadership in promoting health, recreation, and wellness across schools and communities.
Eater DC has released its latest roundup of “The Best Sandwiches Around D.C. Right Now,” and Montgomery County showed out in a big way. Of the 18 restaurants featured across the region, three Maryland spots made the list, and all three are right here in MoCo.
Former Our Lady of Good Counsel quarterback Frankie Weaver delivered a breakout performance on Saturday, throwing for career highs of 428 yards and six touchdowns as Monmouth rolled past North Carolina A&T 63-19. The 6’5, 215-pound redshirt freshman from New Market, Maryland put together one of the most impressive quarterback performances in the program’s recent history.
The team at Montgomery County-based Comfort Cases is giving the community a behind-the-scenes look at a special moment captured earlier this year. A film crew from HBO Max visited both the Comfort Cases National Center and the Scheer family farm in Montgomery County to shoot footage for an upcoming episode of Somewhat Familiar with host Pedro Andrade.
A Montgomery County student is taking youth development into his own hands. Poolesville High School senior Oren Hurwitz has launched SmartPlay360, a free, student-led program that blends academics with athletics to make learning fun, accessible, and engaging for children across the county.
The MoCo Pride Center, Live In Your Truth, and Trans Maryland will host a Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience ceremony at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center.
Zayre, a once-popular discount department store chain that operated along the East Coast from 1956 until 1990, holds a unique place in Montgomery County’s retail history. Though long gone, two former MoCo locations help tell the story of a brand that eventually helped give rise to today’s TJX Companies, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods.
Results of second round of 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):