Education

Two Montgomery County elementary schools have been recognized for academic excellence and equity after earning 2025-2026 Maryland Blue Ribbon School honors. Wilson Wims Elementary School marked the achievement with a schoolwide celebration on January 7, while Diamond Elementary School followed with its own celebration on January 9.

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MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 13, beginning with proclamations recognizing Muslim American Heritage Month and Korean American Day, followed by interviews for board and labor relations appointments and consideration of budget guidelines for the FY27 operating budget.

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Baltimore

Multiple illegal car rallies were dismantled Saturday night across central Maryland, resulting in five arrests and the recovery of five firearms, including arrests of several teenagers from Silver Spring on handgun charges, according to the Maryland State Police.

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Business

The Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS®, known as GCAAR, a major real estate trade organization representing more than 11,000 real estate professionals in Montgomery County and Washington, D.C., has introduced its 2026 Board of Directors, with Russell Brazil stepping into the role of president.

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