Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has shared a comprehensive update on its districtwide boundary study, Secondary Programs Analysis and proposed regional models, three interconnected efforts shaping how students access academic opportunities across the county (more…)
Maman Joon, a restaurant specializing in Persian cuisine, has officially opened its doors today, Saturday, November 22, at 15780 Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg (photos below, courtesy of Maman Joon).
Montgomery County announced Thanksgiving Day transportation changes, including MCDOT offices and TRiPS commuter stores being closed, Ride On services operating on modified or Sunday schedules, and public parking being free on Nov. 28.
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
In response to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage update suggesting that health authorities “ignored” possible links between vaccines and autism, Maryland Health Secretary Dr. Meena Seshamani reiterated that vaccines are rigorously tested, safe, and remain one of the most effective tools for preventing disease. (more…)
Beautiful venue; great art, gifts and hand-crafted items; refreshments; and meet the award-winning painters, photographers, mixed media artists, ceramicists, fiber artists, and more – some 40 artists in all. It’s an extraordinary array of framed wall works, 3-d media including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber pieces, and unframed prints.
Among them, you’ll see:
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) has announced the arrest of Cory Thomas Burkhardt, 37, of Idlewylde, Maryland, following a lengthy vehicle pursuit that began in Frederick County and continued into Montgomery County.
A Germantown woman won $50,000 after buying a lottery ticket at AC&T Mart in Hagerstown while returning from a family visit. The Montgomery County resident discovered the prize through the lottery app and later confirmed the win with the Maryland Lottery. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
Montgomery County officials and local leaders will gather on Monday, Nov. 24, for a ceremony marking the start of a new partnership between the County and WRS Inc. Real Estate Investments to relocate and upgrade the Lakeforest Transit Center.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced that Clarence Woods Jr., 63, of Glen Burnie, MD, was sentenced for running a Ponzi-style scheme that defrauded 13 investors of more than $380,000 and for stealing an additional $175,000 from a client’s bank account, totaling over $550,000 stolen from 16 victims.
Montgomery County officials and nonprofit developer Mission First Housing marked a construction milestone for a new 90-unit affordable senior housing project at 1910 University Boulevard in Wheaton, a development supported by County and State financing.
Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando said he will not seek the Council President role, noting that the position requires full attention and that his ongoing campaign for County Executive demands a separate focus. (more…)
Maryland and AstraZeneca announced a $2 billion investment to expand the company’s manufacturing operations in Frederick and Gaithersburg, marking the state’s largest private capital investment in a decade and supporting an estimated 2,600 jobs.