MCPS has shared that 12 additional schools have earned the prestigious 2025 Maryland Green Schools designation, bringing the district’s total to 113 certified Green Schools.
According to Wyndly.com– a website specializing in allergy treatments– Maryland has been ranked as the “worst state for pollen allergies.” Following closely behind are Delaware, Kansas, Virginia, and Connecticut. Despite its generally mild weather and the experience of all four seasons, Maryland residents face significant challenges from seasonal pollen, indoor allergens, and the region’s diverse flora.
Pink Moon to Celebrate Grand Opening in Bethesda on Saturday with a Community Event Honoring Mothers
Pink Moon, described as a unique new wellness and community space dedicated to mothers and families, has announced its grand opening celebration on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at 7610 Old Georgetown Road (Plaza Level, 2nd Floor), Bethesda, MD. Preview video available below.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) sent a message to the community providing an update on the ongoing Boundary Study and Secondary Academic Programs Analysis projects. The message can be seen in full below:
The Gaithersburg Police Department (GBPD) arrested a 15-year-old student at Gaithersburg High School on Thursday for possession of a loaded, privately manufactured handgun on school property.
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In 2017, Esisonia Sotoglo’s world changed dramatically. Her younger brother, once loving and easy-going, began displaying aggressive and erratic behavior at 19, just after finishing high school. The shift was sudden and jarring for Esisonia and her close-knit West African Togolese family. Their family, loving and supportive, had always been there for each other, with Esisonia recalling her mother’s consistent home-cooked meals and love for her four children. But mental health was not a topic of discussion in their culture, and her family struggled to understand her brother’s behavior.
Wheaton High School is proud to host the Third Annual Gilbert Games on Friday, May 16th– an ever-growing community event that honors the legacy of former student Sarah Gilbert. This unique celebration, inspired by Unified Field Day and Special Olympics traditions, brings together students of all abilities for a day of inclusion, encouragement, and spirited competition.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at a single-family home in the 9200 block of Rosehill Drive in Bethesda on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
Montgomery Parks announces the name of its newest park in downtown Silver Spring is Bottleworks Lane Urban Park, following a public voting process. The park, located at 1110 East-West Highway (the former National Tire and Battery site), is currently under construction and expected to open in the spring of 2026.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested 21-year-old Jason Ronil Medrano Reyes of Silver Spring for allegedly stealing a Mercedes-Benz from a Planet Fitness parking lot in Wheaton-Glenmont after breaking into a gym locker on May 4, 2025. (more…)
Today, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office honored and remember K9 Odie– described as a dedicated member of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office who served with unwavering loyalty and unmatched bravery in both patrol and narcotics detection.