MoCo Government

From the Office of Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles:A new year is upon us, and Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles is building off the success of her S.M.A.R.T. Youth Advisory Council by launching a winter/spring cohort focused on the FY25 budget.

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Crime

Per MCPD: “Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Station, with the assistance of the MCPD drone as first responder, also known as Raven 1, arrested 26-year-old Brandon Mark and 40-year-old Joseph Paul Lee, following an alleged theft that occurred at the Safeway grocery store in the 900 block of Thayer Avenue.

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4. ABUNDANT AMENITIES: Discover enviable lifestyle amenity spaces anchored by a high-design clubhouse with a warm, minimalist aesthetic. Rack up the fun in the clubroom with billiards and a double-sided fireplace. Unwind in the chic lounge with seating areas and curated artwork. Entertain your little ones at the enclosed playground.

5. ACTIVE EVENTS CALENDAR: Experience a welcoming community atmosphere with opportunities to connect through an engaging line-up of events featuring a monthly book club, wine tastings, food trucks, and other social gatherings. (more…)


MoCo Government

Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs will honor Black County veterans with detailed virtual tributes displayed on the County’s website as it recognizes February as Black History Month. The tributes of County veterans will feature photos, background information and details of accomplishments during their military careers and afterward.

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Crime

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before the Honorable Theresa Chernosky, defendant, Trevon G. Brox, 28, of Washington, D.C. has pleaded guilty to charges of attempted second-degree murder and use of a firearm in a crime of violence for shooting at a Maryland-National Capital Park Police officer.

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Education

The school district is providing the following statement in response to the memorandum published today, Jan. 10, by the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) on the alleged misconduct by senior MCPS officials. The full statement can be seen below:

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Education

The Montgomery County Board of Education has provided the following statement in response to the memorandum published today, Jan. 10, by the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) regarding alleged misconduct by senior MCPS officials:

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