Montgomery County Board of Education members Ms. Shebra Evans and Ms. Brenda Wolfe recently joined Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and Councilmember Natali Fani-González to celebrate John F. Kennedy’s national PTA School of Excellence. Kennedy is one of seven schools currently being celebrated for earning this award:
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that starts at 4am on Friday and goes until 7pm on Friday.
Sip & Develop has announced via social media that it will close its Montgomery County location at 8501 Fenton Street in Downtown Silver Spring on January 28th.
Per Montgomery County: “In celebration of its 15th year, the Gaithersburg Book Festival will host former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins for a special free event from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, at the Asbury Methodist Village Rosborough Cultural Arts Center in Gaithersburg. Mr. Collins will share his new book, “Musical Tables,” followed by a book signing and reception. (more…)
All schools and offices are open on time Thursday, Jan. 18. Before and After school childcare programs and Community Use occur as scheduled. For Employees: All employees report on time.
Update: This event has been rescheduled for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2. (more…)
Per Montgomery County: “Customers of Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) stores contributed more than $65,000 over a recent three-week period to support the “Labor of Love” campaign to benefit March of Dimes and its mission to improve maternal health, help babies be healthy and strong and protect the health of families through programs and advocacy.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for smoke coming from an abandoned structure on the 700 block of Muddy Branch Rd., near School Dr., at approximately 1:15 on Wednesday afternoon in Gaithersburg.
A winter storm consisting primarily of light snow is still headed our way this Friday. The National Weather Service has released updated maps showing their expected snowfall, reasonable worst case scenario, and low end amounts.