Montgomery Planning

The Montgomery County Planning Department is hosting a series of community meetings in October to discuss its preliminary recommendations for the University Boulevard Corridor (UBC) Plan that aim to address community needs within a three-mile stretch of University Boulevard (MD 193).

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Education

Hosted by the iconic LeVar Burton, a special “Battle of the Teachers” episode of Trivial Pursuit invites educators to showcase their knowledge in a thrilling trivia showdown for a chance to win $20,000. On October 17th, Miriam Tesfamikael, a biology teacher and the varsity boys basketball coach at Springbrook High School, will be among the competitors. The show will air on the CW at 9 PM.

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Event

Bring your family and friends to our free , all-day outdoor Oktoberfest celebration. These will be an outdoor craft fair featuring local artisans and professional woodworkers, a chainsaw carving, woodworking and tool demonstrations by Festool, Montgomery Wood Turners and Carvers. There will also be lots of delicious food provided by El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster's Ice cream and seasonal craft brews from Saints Row Brwsing Company.


Damascus

Ken Buffum, a dedicated educator with 19 years of teaching experience—all within Montgomery County Public Schools—has spent the last seven years at Damascus High School. Throughout his career, he has consistently sought innovative methods to engage his students. This year, he has creatively integrated Jayden Daniels’ rookie cards into his economics curriculum, using them as a dynamic tool to illustrate the principles of supply and demand. The trading card company Topps has recognized this engaging approach, highlighting the intersection of education and the enthusiasm surrounding collectible cards in a social media post.

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Crime

The Takoma Park Police Department has an active arrest warrant for Yonas Alemseged Harris, 25, for Threat of Mass Violence after Harris sent what was described as “intimidating and threatening emails to Montgomery College officials/employees and the Montgomery County Police Department, indicating he intended to “shoot up” Montgomery College.”

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Education

In the October 11th Board of Education (BOE) update, the BOE stated that MCPS provided an update saying that the district is on track or doing better than expected with changes associated with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future– designed to make big improvements in education throughout the state.

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