The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, announced $900,000 in available funding through the Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program to support community-driven projects that improve stream health and water quality, with grant applications due by November 13, 2025. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has announced its Labor Day transportation schedule for Monday, Sept. 1, which includes Ride On buses operating on a Sunday schedule, free parking at public garages and meters in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton, no MARC Train service, and limited MTA Commuter Bus operations. (more…)
The Washington Commanders are making the final, difficult decisions to trim their roster down to the mandatory 53 players. With the preseason in the books, head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters are faced with a series of tough cuts, balancing veteran experience with the potential of young talent. Below is a running list of players released by the team:
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have outperformed their peers across the state, according to an MCPS press release. According to the press release, the school system saw notable growth in secondary grades and on results from the 2024-2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP).
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 5th District officers responded to reports of shots fired around 11:20 a.m. in the 19500 block of Crystal Rock Drive on Tuesday, August 26. (more…)
The public is invited to attend the BiteMe Charity Festal, a special event presented by IVEA in support of the Maryland Food Bank. This free-admission festival promises a day of cultural celebration and community giving, with all profits dedicated to fighting hunger.
On Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold an Open House to discuss the proposed Bowie Mill Road Bikeway located in Derwood.
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has announced that Merriweather Post Pavilion is now accepting Mobile Driver’s Licenses (mDL) and Mobile IDs for age verification, making it one of the first concert venues in the nation to adopt this innovative technology.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the 2025-2026 migratory game bird hunting seasons, beginning September 1, with full details on bag limits, dates, and regulations available in the Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping.
Update: Cheickousmane Maiga has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating […]
As families prepare for the new school year, local students are heading back to class with unprecedented college acceptance rates that are reshaping expectations for academic achievement.
Exceptional Results Drive New Academic Standards
C2 Education’s Class of 2025 set remarkable benchmarks that demonstrate the impact of strategic academic planning. With 94% of students gaining acceptance to top 100 universities, these results highlight what becomes possible when students receive comprehensive support throughout their high school journey.
The numbers tell a compelling story: students averaged 1361 on the SAT, placing them in the top 10% of test takers nationwide, while ACT scores reached 29.9, exceeding national benchmarks by 54%. Nearly half of all Ivy League applicants earned acceptance to their target schools. In total, the Class of 2025 secured $22 million in scholarship awards.
Building Success from Day One
As the new academic year begins, C2 Education continues helping students at every level develop the skills that lead to these outcomes. Their comprehensive approach addresses multiple aspects of academic preparation:
Free Diagnostic Test & Consultation Available
Families can schedule a free diagnostic test and consultation this fall to establish baseline performance levels and create tailored academic plans. These consultations help identify specific opportunities for improvement while there’s still time to make meaningful progress during the school year.