There are 182 public high schools in Maryland with an approximate average of 1,030 students per school. All of the 20 largest schools when it comes to enrollment have at least double the average. Full list below using data prior to the start of the 2023/2024 school year (Montgomery County high schools in bold):
20. Broadneck High School (Anne Arundel County): 2,203 students
19. Dr. Henry A. Wise High School (Prince George’s County): 2,208 students
18. Winston Churchill High School (Montgomery County): 2,212 students
17. Northwestern High School (Prince George’s County): 2,219 students
16. Duval High School (Prince George’s County): 2,254 students
15. Gaithersburg High School (Montgomery County): 2,285 students
14. Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (Montgomery County): 2,289 students
13. Clarksburg High School (Montgomery County): 2,316 students
12. Richard Montgomery High School (Montgomery County): 2,334 students
11. Wheaton High School (Montgomery County): 2,375 students
10. Bowie High School (Prince George’s County): 2,379 Old Mill High School (Anne Arundel County): 2,364
9. Old Mill High School (Anne Arundel County): 2,394 students
8. Eleanor Roosevelt High School (Prince George’s County): 2,420 students
7. North County High School (Anne Arundel County): 2,446 students
6. Charles Herbert Flowers High School (Prince George’s County): 2,457 students B-
5. Parkdale High School (Prince George’s County): 2,460 students C
4. Northwest High School (Montgomery County): 2,519 students
3. High Point High School (Prince George’s County): 2,627 students C-
2. Walter Johnson High School (Montgomery County): 2,870 students
1- Montgomery Blair High School (Montgomery County): 3,176 students
Montgomery Parks warned of snakes including copperheads, after a resident spotted a copperhead on Lake Needwood trail (east side, north of the boathouse). Their message can be seen below:
“Look out for snakes, including copperheads at this time of year! This is their breeding season and the time they take advantage of heat-gathering hard surfaces to regulate their body temperature.
Park users should be cautious, particularly with the potential for encounters with Eastern Copperheads that may be crossing or basking on trails. Copperheads are not aggressive by nature and prefer to remain undetected, relying on cryptic camouflage for protection.
However, this skillful camouflage can also be the cause of close encounters with people and pets. So, please, always look carefully where you step.”
Look out for snakes, including copperheads at this time of year! This is their breeding season and the time they take advantage of heat-gathering hard surfaces to regulate their body temperature. (1/3) https://t.co/DUwfJjxDqd
— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) October 9, 2023
The City of Rockville’s Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton and Councilmember Beryl L. Feinberg will be celebrated at a reception prior to their last Mayor and Council meeting from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 30 at Rockville City Hall to thank them for their years of service
More on Bridget Newton, per the City of Rockville: The City of Rockville is the third largest city in Maryland and the county seat for Montgomery County. Serving as Mayor since 2013, Bridget Donnell Newton is a 38-year resident of the city and calls Rockville “a small town in a big city.” Newton currently serves as the council liaison to the Recreation and Park Advisory Board and Rockville Seniors, Inc., and sits on the board of directors for the Maryland Municipal League, Rockville Economic Development, Inc., the Washington Metropolitan Area Council of Governments and the National Capital Regional Transportation Planning Board.
In December 2017, Newton was elected to a one-year term as the chair of TPB. In June 2018, she was unanimously elected president of MML, the statewide organization advocating on behalf of Maryland’s 157 cities and towns. She is the sixth president from the City of Rockville to lead the organization since its founding in 1936.
Elected first in 2013 and then re-elected in 2015 and 2019, Beryl L. Feinberg is serving her third term on the Rockville City Council.
More on Beryl Feinberg, per the City of Rockville: During her six years on the council, she served as council liaison to the Human Services Advisory Commission, Recreation and Park Advisory Board, Sign Review Board, Rockville Sister Cities Corporation the Financial Advisory Board and as a member of the city’s Retirement Board.
While in office, Feinberg demonstrated her expertise in policy analysis, fiscally responsible budgeting, procurement reforms, inclusionary hiring practices, and balancing the need for economic growth with school capacity. She launched the opioid prevention program, strengthened emergency preparedness, and championed neighborhood concerns.
Following an appointment by the Maryland Municipal League to the Homeland Emergency Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee in 2018, she now chairs this working committee. MML represents and advocates for Maryland’s 157 towns and cities.
Prior to her election, Feinberg served on Rockville’s Board of Supervisors of Elections, the city’s Budget and Finance Task Force and the Rockville Summit on Economic Development. She attended the Rockville University program, where she learned more about our city’s services, parks and government.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire at a two-story single family home on the 12000 block of Coldstream Drive, near Victory Lane, in Potomac late Saturday evening. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire was out by approximately 8pm and one patient was evaluated for minor injuries. That person refused transport and all three occupants of the home were able to get out safely. The fire originated in the basement of the home, but a cause has not been made available. Three adults and two pets have been displaced.
On Monday, Piringer tweeted it was likely that Lithium battery cells were involved to some degree, however other electrical equipment was located in immediate basement area. Damage is estimated to $125K.
Update (Saturday 10/7) 12000blk Coldstream Dr, Beverly Farms/Potomac; Origin/Cause, likely Lithium battery cells were involved to some degree, however other electrical equipment was located in immediate basement area; Damage, ~$125K; 3 adults, 2 pets displaced; 1 civilian injury pic.twitter.com/lHfNT9TNzu
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 9, 2023
Montgomery County Recreation Center membership passes are free for County residents in 2023 A free pass will provide access to fully equipped fitness rooms, open gym (drop-in) activities and game rooms at any community recreation center during regularly scheduled hours. The free pass does not include access to aquatic centers. For aquatic center pass information and prices, visit Aquatic Passes – Department of Recreation – Montgomery County, Maryland (montgomerycountymd.gov).
“We are pleased to be offering this service free to our residents in 2023,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “As we head into the new year and many are renewing their fitness goals, I encourage our County residents to take advantage of these great spaces. Make sure to head to a community recreation center near you to check out all they have to offer. Thank you to the team at Montgomery County Recreation for helping make this happen.
Locations
Clara Barton
Neighborhood Recreation Center
7425 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John
240-777-4910
More information about the Clara Barton Neighborhood Community Recreation Center
Bauer Drive
Community Recreation Center
14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville
240-777-6922
More information about the Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center
Ross Boddy
Neighborhood Recreation Center
18529 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring
240-777-8050
More informationabout the Ross Boddy Neighborhood Community Recreation Center
Gwendolyn E. Coffield
Community Recreation Center
2450 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring
240-777-4900
More informationabout the Gwendolyn E. Coffield Neighborhood Community Recreation Center
Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac
Community Recreation Center
13850 Travilah Road, Rockville
240-773-4800
More information about the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
Damascus
Community Recreation Center
25520 Oak Drive, Damascus
240-777-6930
More information about the Damascus Community Recreation Center
East County
Community Recreation Center
3310 Gateshead Manor Way
Silver Spring
240-777-8090
More information about the East County Neighborhood Community Recreation Center
Germantown
Community Recreation Center
18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown
240-777-8095
More informationabout the Germantown Community Recreation Center
Good Hope
Neighborhood Recreation Center
14715 Good Hope Road
Silver Spring
240-777-8055
More information about the Good Hope Community Recreation Center
Jane E. Lawton
Community Recreation Center
4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase
240-777-6855
More information about the Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center
Long Branch
Community Recreation Center
8700 Piney Branch Road
Silver Spring
240-777-6965
More informationabout the Long Branch Community Recreation Center
Longwood
Community Recreation Center
19300 Georgia Ave., Brookeville
240-777-6920
More information about the Longwood Community Recreation Center
Mid-County
Community Recreation Center
2004 Queensguard Road
Silver Spring
240-777-6820
More information about the Mid-County Community Recreation Center
Plum Gar
Community Recreation Center
19561 Scenery Drive, Germantown
240-777-4919
More information about the Plum Gar Community Recreation Center
Potomac
Community Recreation Center
11315 Falls Road, Potomac
240-777-6960
More information about the Potomac Community Recreation Center
Marilyn J. Praisner
Community Recreation Center
14906 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville
240-777-4970
More information about the Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center
Bette Carol Thompson Scotland
Neighborhood Recreation Center
7700 Scotland Drive, Potomac
240-777-8075
More information about the Bette Carol Thompson Scotland Neighborhood Community Recreation Center
Silver Spring
Recreation and Aquatic Center
1319 Apple Ave., Silver Spring
More information about the Silver Spring Recreation & Aquatic Center
Coming 2023!
Upper County
Community Recreation Center
8201 Emory Grove Road Gaithersburg
240-777-8077
More information about the Upper County Community Recreation Center
Wheaton
Community Recreation Center
11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton
240-773-4825
More information about the Wheaton Community Recreation Center
White Oak
Community Recreation Center
1700 April Lane, Silver Spring
240-777-6940
More information about the White Oak Community Recreation Center
Wisconsin Place
Community Recreation Center
5311 Friendship Blvd., Chevy Chase
240-777-8088
More information about the Wisconsin Place Community Recreation CenterTo get a pass, residents should visit a center location near them.
Who’s ready to savor, sip and celebrate 🎉🍔 Join us THIS Sunday, October 15 for Rio’s first annual Taste of rio, a foodie extravaganza from 2 – 6 pm, with The MoCoShow’s own Mr. MoCo emceeing part of the event. “Indulge in yummy bites from your favorite rio restaurants, groove to live music, and sip on craft cocktails by the lakeside—it’s a feast you won’t want to miss!” Participating merchants:
Auntie Anne’s/ Cinnabon
Bach to Rock
Burgerfi
California Pizza Kitchen
Charley Prime Foods
Donutchew
Fantasticks
Finewine.com
Gaithersburg Marriott
Kung Fu Tea
Miss Toya’s
Nandos Peri Peri
Relive Health
Silver Diner
Sportrock Climbing Centers
Yard House
SOLD OUT: Taste of Rio VIP Exclusive Experience – limited availability!
- One drink voucher to redeem for a craft cocktail at a participating Taste of Rio beverage partner’s booth!
- Premium tote bag filled with exclusive swag and offers (valued at $200+) from rio merchants & restaurateurs including California Pizza Kitchen, Charley Prime Foods, Finewine.com, Sportrock Climbing Centers, Yard House and more!
Last year we let you know that developers Bernstein Management and Finmarc Management pulled the first permits that will allow for construction to begin on the upcoming White Oak Town Center (12345 Columbia Pike). Now, five tenants have signed on for the upcoming shopping center. The previously reported European Wax Center, Jersey Mike’s, and Inspire Nail Bar are all still slated for the shopping center. They will be joined by Starbucks and Oak Barrel & Vine– a county-owned and operated liquor store that features tasting rooms and beer on tap.
White Oak Town Center also has plans to include at least one larger full-service restaurant, a cell phone store, a grocery store, and more. In February 2022, BizJournals reported that “Amazon has reached a deal to open a new supermarket at a long-planned Silver Spring redevelopment fewer than three miles from the Food and Drug Administration’s campus”, referring to White Oak Town Center. “The team behind the White Oak Town Center has swapped a 41,000-square-foot Amazon-branded market, likely an Amazon Fresh, in for what had been a roughly 16,000-square-foot Trader Joe’s.” Amazon Fresh is no longer in the plans as the company has moved away from opening new grocery stores and the grocery tenant space is still available.
Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich today signed Bill 18-22, Noise Control – Leaf Removal Equipment, into law. This new law will phase out the sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums.
“With the signing of this bill into law, we are addressing the negative impacts of gas-powered leaf blowers and putting the health and safety of all our community members first,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “As our next step, we will be designing a rebate program to accompany the phase-out to ease the transition to electric leaf equipment. I want to thank all the members of the community who laid out the need for this legislation and advocated tirelessly.”
“The keywords with this bill are phasing out and phasing in,” said Jon Monger, director of the County’s Department of Environmental Protection. “We are phasing out gas powered leaf blowers and phasing in electric leaf blowers over the next two years. We designed this legislation to give landscape companies, independent landscapers and the public ample time to comply with the law.”
The new law will:
- Prohibit sale of handheld, backpack, and walk-behind gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums starting July 1, 2024.
- Prohibit use of handheld, backpack, and walk-behind gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums starting July 1, 2025.
- Authorize a rebate program to begin on July 1, 2024, and run through Dec. 2026 to partially offset the cost of replacing a gas-powered leaf blower or leaf vacuum with an electric leaf blower or leaf vacuum.
- Exempt the use of gas leaf-blower equipment for agricultural producers.
- Maintain noise ordinance limits for leaf blowers and leaf vacuums not to exceed 70 decibels at 50 feet.
DEP will work with local landscape businesses and independent landscapers to help implement this transition. DEP will meet with community organizations and landscapers to help them understand the law and assist with accessing the rebate program. DEP will also communicate the phase-out in multiple languages through public awareness campaigns and direct engagement with businesses and communities.
DEP is asking landscapers in Montgomery County to answer a five-minute survey to help provide perspective on the design of the rebate program that is authorized in the legislation. The survey can be found in English at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KWKQLBJ and in Spanish at https://www.es/surveymonkey/r/7C8BY22.
On Sept. 26, the Montgomery County Council passed Bill 18-22 by a vote of 10 to 1.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a “well-involved” vehicle fire on Monday, October 9, in the 800blk of Crown Park Ave, near near Decloverly Drive and close to the Crown Farm Community Center. . According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, “the car had recently been towed to this location, fire involved engine compartment, and interior dash, no injuries, cause under investigation & likely mechanical in nature.” We will provide an update if addition information becomes available.
Photos courtesy of @srsandoval on Instagram.
Update – IAO Decloverly Dr & Crown Park Av, PE731, E753 on scene 800blk Crown Park Av, vehicle ‘well-involved’
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 9, 2023
