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MCPS Statement Concerning the Status of Negotiations with the Montgomery County Education Association

Published October 20, 2022 at 1:34PM

Per MCPS: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) continues to be committed to beginning and successfully completing negotiations to establish new collective bargaining agreements with its three employee associations. This work is underway with two associations – the Service Employees International-Local 500 (SEIU) and the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP), with the basic ground rules in place and negotiations started.

MCPS would very much like to parallel this same work with Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA), or “the teacher’s union,” to agree on the establishment of basic ground rules – rules that are foundational to any successful contract negotiation and ensure a respectful and fair approach for all parties involved.

Rockville

Rockville City Police Department to Hold “Boo Bash”

By Patrick Herron

Published October 20, 2022 at 12:22PM

All costumed cuties big and small are welcome for a free afternoon of trunk or treating, facepainting, glitter tattoos, pumpkin decorating, a spooky sweet haunted house, costume contest for children and adults, and of course no tricks – just treats, while supplies last, and more! This event is weather permitting.

Free parking will be available at City of Rockville meters during the event or two blocks away at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave.

Rockville

W. Montgomery Ave in Rockville Will Be Shut Down Until Late Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published October 20, 2022 at 12:07PM

Traffic Alert Rockville Police: Washington Gas will shut down W. Montgomery Ave to vehicular traffic between N. Washington St and N Adams St for 3-4 hours starting sometime between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. today to repair a gas leak. Seek alternative route.

Traffic Alert – 10/20/22 – 9:45 a.m. Washington Gas will shut down W. Montgomery Ave to vehicular traffic between N. Washington St and N Adams St for 3-4 hours starting sometime between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. today to repair a gas leak. Seek alternative route. pic.twitter.com/EVrO2bOiq7

A post from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

Sign up for Good Counsel Summer Camps today!

Published May 18, 2026 at 10:45AM

Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!

Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!

Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps

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Rockville

Trans Maryland Holds Protest “Dance Party” in Front of Rockville Restaurant

By MCS Staff

Published October 20, 2022 at 11:30AM

Over 60 people attended a “Queer Dance Party” in front of That’s Amore Grill at 15201 Shady Grove Rd in Rockville on Wednesday night, October 19. The event was organized by Trans Maryland and Kristin Mink, the Democratic nominee for the County Council seat in District 5. The group was protesting a fundraiser by UARE (United Against Racism in Education) titled “True Stories About Transgenderism; It can happen to one of your loved ones!” that was taking place inside of the restaurant. UARE describes itself as a group that is “dedicated to fighting against the teaching of “Critical Race Theory”.

A flyer for the UARE event listed Nicole Eckenrode, a mother of nine who’s oldest son was “Brainwashed into the GENDER IDEOLOGY”, Lisa Ruth, a working mother that “talks about the Transgender Crisis in Maryland public high schools,” and Brandon Showalter, a “journalist” as speakers. Entry to the event was $20 and included pizza, veggies, and fruit.

Event

Ariéto Yukayú Guáyiga – An Evening of Strength, Spirit & Survival

May 28, 2026 6:00 pm -9:30 pm

The Historical Odd Fellows Lodge

1308 Olney Sandy Spring Road

Sandy Spring, Maryland 20860

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Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland

The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,

Education

8 of the Top 10 (and 19 of the Top 25) Elementary Schools in Maryland Are in MoCo, According to Latest Niche Rankings

By MCS Staff

Published October 20, 2022 at 11:22AM

Niche, a rankings and review resource that provides information on K-12 schools, colleges, cities, neighborhoods, and companies across the United States, recently published its new 2023 Best Schools and Districts rankings. Now in its ninth year, the rankings include updated data for 92,743 public schools, 30,112 private schools, and 11,820 school districts nationwide. According to the rankings, 8 of the top 10 (and 19 of the Top 25) public elementary schools in Maryland are located in Montgomery County, with Stone Mill Elementary School (North Potomac) earning the top spot. All MoCo schools ranked in the top 25 are listed below.

The 2023 Best Public Elementary Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, student-teacher ratio, student diversity, teacher quality, middle school ratings, and the overall quality of the school district. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

Fairland

Mountain Bike Skills Park Now Complete at Fairland Recreational Park (Photos)

By MCS Staff

Published October 20, 2022 at 10:48AM

Montgomery Parks will host a ribbon cutting for The Pit at Fairland Bike Park from 1 – 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. The Pit is a new mountain bike skills park that includes a variety of features such as rollers, kicker ramps, wall rides, drops, and skinnies of all types. Montgomery Parks Principal Natural Resources Specialist Bob Turnbull oversaw the completion of the project. He said Montgomery Parks’ trail crew, in collaboration with consultants American Ramp Company, has created a space that beginner, intermediate and advanced mountain bikers will love to ride.

“It’s built on the idea of progression, on the idea of building your skills so you can get better. And it’s just a lot of fun,” Turnbull said. “And honestly, I think the trail crew knocked this one out of the park.” The new mountain bike skills park is located at the intersection of Green Castle Ridge Terrace and Green Castle Road within Fairland Recreational Park. Limited parking for the event will be onsite across from Greencastle Terrace. Overflow parking will be available at the park’s soccer field No. 5 along Greencastle Road in Burtonsville.

Montgomery College

Montgomery College Celebrates the Inauguration of the College’s 11th President Dr. Jermaine F. Williams

By Patrick Herron

Published October 20, 2022 at 10:24AM

“Together we can change society in the ways that matter most: reducing poverty, increasing economic and social mobility, and producing students who are ambitious and deeply engaged in society,” President Williams said, delivering his inaugural address. “As we prepare students for post completion success, we need mentors and local business leaders to meet us there—to amplify the impact we already have. As we bring more innovation and technology into our classrooms, we need direction from small business owners, industry leaders, and economists about what kinds of job skills are needed.”

Greetings were provided by elected officials Christopher Van Hollen Jr. U.S. Senator, Maryland, Jamin B. “Jamie” Raskin U.S. Representative, Maryland’s 8th Congressional District, Benjamin F. Kramer Maryland State Senator, District 19, Marc B. Elrich Montgomery County Executive, Gabriel I. Albornoz President, Montgomery County Council.

Montgomery Planning

Public Hearing Scheduled for Rustic Roads Functional Master Plan Update on November 17

By MCS Staff

Published October 20, 2022 at 9:30AM

The Montgomery County Planning Board, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, will hold a public hearing for the Rustic Roads Functional Master Plan Update on November 17 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to provide testimony in-person or virtually. Learn about testifying to the Planning Board. The public hearing was set on October 6 after a briefing to the Planning Board.

View the current draft of the plan. Sign up to testify for the public hearing. This update to the 1996 Rustic Roads Functional Master Plan has two main purposes:

Gaithersburg

Great Seneca Plan Visioning Session to be Held on October 26 by Montgomery Planning

By MCS Staff

Published October 20, 2022 at 9:24AM

The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, will hold an in-person community visioning session for the Great Seneca Plan: Connecting Life and Science on October 26 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Rosemont Elementary School (16400 Alden Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877). During this visioning session, community members can provide ideas for the future of the Great Seneca area of the county, an area that borders the cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville, and includes the Universities at Shady Grove, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove, and surrounding areas.

Planning staff will begin with a presentation about the planning process to date and share information about the plan area as it exists today. Afterwards, the community will engage in small group conversations about what they like about the area as it exists today and what they might hope to improve in a vision for the area’s future. Through the visioning session, the community can learn more about the plan and its goals and provide feedback on the strengths, opportunities, and challenges for the Great Seneca Plan area. RSVPs are encouraged. RSVP for the October 26 Community Visioning Session. All persons attending the community visioning session must be vaccinated and may be required to show proof of vaccination. To request translation assistance or accessibility accommodations, please contact Maren Hill at [email protected] or 301-650-5613 by October 20, 2022.

Takoma Park

School of Musical Traditions and Justice Arts Coalition Opening in Takoma Park

By MCS Staff

Published October 20, 2022 at 9:13AM

Two New businesses are opening in Takoma Park, according to Main Street Takoma. School of Musical Traditions, which is a partner of Takoma Park’s House of Musical Traditions, and Justice Arts Coalition will share 7112 Willow Avenue. School of Musical traditions moves in from its previous Rockville location. Additional information on each business available below:

Boyds

10 Great Places in MoCo for Fall Foliage

By MCS Staff

Published October 20, 2022 at 9:03AM

We are about a month into fall and the colors around us are changing. Whether it’s the taste of a warm pumpkin-flavored latte, the cool breeze of a crisp fall morning, weekends full of football, or the yellow glow of the sun on a tall birch tree, autumn is often a contender for MoCo residents’ favorite season (however short it may be). Many locals are looking forward to combining all the best parts of fall and enjoying the foliage outdoors, so we’ve put together a small list of 10 where you can enjoy the foliage across the county:

Agricultural Reserve: A drive through the rural areas that the 93,000 acre Agricultural Reserve encompasses, along with the larger rural communities of Damascus and Poolesville and small crossroad communities such as Beallsville, Sunshine and Dickerson, are sure to give you your fill of fall foliage.