Montgomery County currently has 25 public high schools, with two new additions, Crown High School in Gaithersburg and the reopened Woodward High School in North Bethesda, set to join the list in the coming years. While the county has experienced significant growth and modernization, several of its schools trace their roots back well over a century. Here’s a closer look at the three oldest high schools in Montgomery County Public Schools (that still exist in MCPS):
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to an incident following the Springbrook–Blake football game at Blake High School in Silver Spring on Friday night. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health issued new clinical guidance, a statewide standing order to expand COVID-19 vaccine access, and joined the bipartisan Northeast Public Health Collaborative, reaffirming its commitment to evidence-based public health and broad vaccine availability for the 2025-2026 respiratory virus season. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) recovered a stolen vehicle and took two suspects into custody Friday evening in Silver Spring. (more…)
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, in a letter to Governor Wes Moore, raised concerns about the $1.8 billion Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement project’s budget and timeline, while also criticizing Maryland’s use of DEI contracting practices as unconstitutional and potentially harmful to project delivery. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services will open a new Oak Barrel & Vine store at Westfield Wheaton on Sept. 25, featuring seven rare whiskeys and bourbons available exclusively at the grand opening on a first-come, first-served basis.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jack Lewis Singer, a missing 73-year-old. (more…)
Originally published in 2021. Courtesy Susan Soderberg of The Germantown Historical Society. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet Monday, September 22, beginning with a closed session on security and public safety matters, followed by committee briefings on street classification and planning updates, the Planning Department’s reorganization, the residential development pipeline, and Purple Line construction with related bicycle and pedestrian improvements. (more…)
A Germantown man won $30,000 playing the Maryland Lottery’s $3 Keno FAST PLAY game after purchasing the ticket at Wisteria Beer and Wine. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
Montgomery County’s Ride On Bus Route 56 has resumed normal service following the end of a construction detour in Gaithersburg, while the county’s zero-fare policy for all Ride On services remains in effect. (more…)