MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor issued the following community message on Tuesday, September 16, reaffirming that Montgomery County Public Schools remain safe, supportive, and welcoming environments for all students following recent federal immigration enforcement activity near a middle school. The message outlined strict protocols for handling enforcement visits, protections for student information, and resources for families, while emphasizing the district’s commitment to student safety, privacy, and inclusivity. (more…)


The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 22-25, which requires labor peace agreements on future hotel development projects where the County has an economic stake. The legislation is intended to protect the County’s financial interests by ensuring stable labor relations and aligns Montgomery County with practices in neighboring jurisdictions. (more…)


Amina Jehan Baig, a pioneering philanthropist and beloved pillar of Montgomery County’s Muslim community, passed away on Sunday at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with leukemia. She died at home in Burtonsville under hospice care, surrounded by family and friends.

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Nasir Wilkinson, 23, of District Heights, was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to 35 years in prison for attempted first-degree murder and witness retaliation. Wilkinson had already been serving time for a 2024 stabbing in Germantown and received additional prison time after sending threatening letters to the victim and a family member in 2025. (more…)


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