Montgomery Village, MD native and University of Maryland standout Kaden Prather took a significant step toward his NFL aspirations this week, participating in the Washington Commanders’ local pro day on Tuesday. The Terrapins wide receiver, a product of Germantown’s Northwest High School, brings a decorated college resume and hometown pride to the draft process.

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In a letter to the community, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced that she school year has been extended to Tuesday, June 17, with the last three days of school designated as early release days. The full letter can be seen below:

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Montgomery County has released a new report showing that Black women and infants face significantly worse maternal and infant health outcomes than other groups, including higher rates of severe maternal morbidity, postpartum depression, and infant mortality. Commissioned by Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, the report highlights systemic disparities in healthcare access and calls for urgent, equitable reforms ahead of Black Maternal Health Week.

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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a Supreme Court brief supporting Montgomery County Public Schools’ use of LGBTQ-inclusive books without an opt-out option, arguing it does not violate religious freedom and falls within the authority of public education. (more…)


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