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Alec Ross Chooses Denizen’s Co-Owner, Julie Verratti, As Running Mate

Published February 19, 2018 at 2:40PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Alec Ross will be involved in the democratic primary this June along with Rushern Baker (Prince George’s County Executive), Ben Jealous (former NAACP President), Kevin Kamenetz (Baltimore County Executive), Richard Madaleno (State Senator D-Kensington), James Shea (Baltimore attorney), and Krishanti Vignarajah (former Michelle Obama aide).

Verratti, a MoCo native, has never been elected to public office. In the past, she has supported a bill that allows for the refinancing of student loans for Montgomery County residents. She would like to provide incentives for young workers to live in MoCo, as well as encourage businesses to start and grow here.

Malcolm Miller (Gaithersburg C/O 2011) Makes It To The NBA

By MCS Staff

Published February 19, 2018 at 5:18AM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

He is a MoCo kid that played his high school ball in the public school system at Gaithersburg High School. Miller was the team captain his junior and senior year at Gaithersburg. Though he filled out the stat sheet, his numbers weren’t spectacular. As a senior, he averaged 13.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.8assists, 2.6 blocks and 1.4 steals per game, while earning first team All-Gazette honors.

The bigger D1 offers weren’t there, but Miller took an offer from Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Diversity On The Rise In MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published February 18, 2018 at 1:37PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Since 1990, the amount of residents identified as Asian/Pacific Isl. has nearly doubled. Black or African American residents have seen an almost 6% increase in population. The Hispanic population has nearly tripled, and the Non-Hispanic/White population has seen a decrease of approximately 28%. “Other Race” has seen an increase of almost 4%.

The 1990 MoCo numbers are very similar to the 2016 numbers for Frederick County, which are:

County Executive Debate In Olney

By MCS Staff

Published February 17, 2018 at 8:20PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

We polled almost 2,000 people in three locations in the county (Gaithersburg, Bethesda, and Wheaton) and were able to get these statistics through our research:

Approximately 5% of people could name a county executive candidate.

Winter Olympians With MoCo Ties

By MCS Staff

Published February 12, 2018 at 1:51PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Damascus Clinches Its Sixth Straight State Wrestling Championship

By MCS Staff

Published February 11, 2018 at 1:26PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Damascus defeated previously undefeated Glenelg (23-1), 46-19, to win their sixth straight state title.

In previous years, there was one 3A/4A champion and one 1A/2A champion, but a change was made to allow each classification to crown their own champion. Damascus, previously classified in 3A, was moved to 2A prior to this school year.

Gaithersburg Alum Simulated Rob Gronkowski In Eagles Practice The Week Before Super Bowl

By MCS Staff

Published February 10, 2018 at 1:10PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Brown, who stands at 6’4, 255, simulated the 6’6, 265 pound Gronkowski in practices for the Eagles the week leading to the Super Bowl, according to Kephart.

The Philadelphia Eagles announced they re-signed the Gaithersburg High School and Shepherd University product on a Friday, after he spent all of last season on their practice squad.

MoCo Spotlight: Whitman Alum Is Changing Youth Sports In MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published February 9, 2018 at 1:52PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

It has been nearly 9 years since Korson founded the company in August of 2009. Since then he has brought in many former college and professional athletes to teach youngsters the fundamentals in a an open-registration, recreation-level sports program, which also includes a travel program that has helped earn hundreds of athletes spots on high school teams, and placed dozens of athletes in college.

Korson had to hire his own coach as a baseball player at Whitman High School and that led to a high school career which earned him a scholarship to Florida Gulf Coast University and propelled him into the Walt Whitman High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Pickup Truck Slides Across Parking Lot Into Rockville Bakery

By MCS Staff

Published February 7, 2018 at 8:30PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

There were no injuries reported.

Below are two more photos, courtesy of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.

Emergency Message Warning Of “Armed Person” On Campus Sent In Error By Montgomery College

By MCS Staff

Published February 7, 2018 at 8:21PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Montgomery College sent an alert warning of an “Armed person at [insert name] Campus.” at 1:03PM today. The message also stated “Go to nearest room and lock door NOW! If […]

MoCo Requires The Least Amount Of Physical Education In The State (K-5)

By MCS Staff

Published February 7, 2018 at 1:38PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Currently, MCPS only offers a minimum of 30 minutes of physical education per week in elementary schools, while places up the street (like Frederick County) require 90 minutes. In D.C., 150 minutes is required, and our neighbor Howard County requires 90 minutes.

If you support this bill, please e-mail or call Delegate Anne Kaiser, who is the head of the Ways and Means committee. She will decide whether or not a vote is held on this bill and represents Montgomery County in this matter.