The Montgomery County Board of Education today accepted the superintendent’s recommended FY 2027 Capital Budget and the FY 2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program (CIP), advancing what MCPS refers to as “one of the most significant and strategically focused facility efforts in more than a decade.”
Montgomery County Government recently shared on social media that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School’s own John Glodek has been named Middle School Physical Educator of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators Maryland (SHAPE MD).
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A Montgomery County jury found Sophia Negroponte guilty of second-degree murder in the 2020 killing of 24-year-old Yousuf Rasmussen, concluding a retrial ordered after her original conviction was overturned by the Maryland Court of Appeals in 2024. (more…)
The City of Gaithersburg received a perfect score of 100 on the 2025 Municipal Equality Index, matching its 2024 result and reflecting strong performance across criteria evaluating LGBTQ+-inclusive laws, policies, and services.
Celebrate an evening of Kuchipudi with Traditions, a solo performance by Madhuvanthi Sundararajan featuring a live orchestra. Presented as the culmination of the Maryland State Arts Council Folklife Apprenticeship, this performance marks the year-long artistic journey between master tradition bearer Kasi Aysola and apprentice Madhuvanthi Sundararajan. This inspiring evening welcomes audiences of all backgrounds. August 14, 7 p.m. | Silver Spring Black Box Theater.
Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with Romantique Books! Join us for an afternoon dedicated to romance readers, indie authors, and the local bookish community. Browse signed romance books, discover your next favorite read through our curated Blind Date with a Book bundles, and shop a wide selection of bookish gifts, stickers, bookmarks, reading accessories, and more.
Meet local romance authors, explore unique creations from local vendors, enjoy permanent jewelry and tiny book-themed tattoos, and celebrate independent bookstores with fellow readers. The first 50 guests will receive exclusive Bookstore Romance Day swag bags filled with bookish goodies, and a few lucky attendees may even discover extra surprise treats tucked inside.
A federal grand jury indicted Erik Lee Madison of Halethorpe, MD on charges including sexual exploitation of a child, coercion and enticement of a child, and cyberstalking, following his arrest earlier this month.
According to court documents, Madison is accused of targeting minors while associated with an online extremist group, with potential federal prison sentences ranging from 10 years to life if convicted.
WGTS 91.9, in partnership with Convoy of Hope, will distribute free family care packs on Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Rockville headquarters to support households facing food insecurity following the recent government shutdown. Families can drive or walk up with no paperwork required to receive a pre-packed bag of groceries and basic supplies, available while supplies last. (more…)
Second-year MCPS Construction Trades Foundation students visited the Associated Builders and Contractors Metro-Washington training center for an immersive look at construction apprenticeship opportunities. According to the release, the partnership allows students to earn industry-recognized credentials, meet hiring employers, and explore pathways that continue into post-secondary apprenticeships. (more…)
Maryland has launched a new statewide program that will provide free recommended vaccines to uninsured and underinsured adults through local health departments, beginning with four counties and expanding in the coming weeks.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating two separate incidents that occurred in Fairland on Wednesday, November 19: a non-life-threatening shooting of an adult male who reported being shot near Aston Manor Drive, and a homicide in which 20-year-old Jadyn Mekhi Brown was found dead with gunshot wounds nearby. (more…)
Montgomery County’s FY25 Vision Zero annual report shows that serious and fatal crashes on high injury network corridors dropped by 29 percent compared to the pre-COVID-19 years of 2015 to 2019.