Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) sent a message to the community providing an update on the ongoing Boundary Study and Secondary Academic Programs Analysis projects. The message can be seen in full below:
The Gaithersburg Police Department (GBPD) arrested a 15-year-old student at Gaithersburg High School on Thursday for possession of a loaded, privately manufactured handgun on school property.
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In 2017, Esisonia Sotoglo’s world changed dramatically. Her younger brother, once loving and easy-going, began displaying aggressive and erratic behavior at 19, just after finishing high school. The shift was sudden and jarring for Esisonia and her close-knit West African Togolese family. Their family, loving and supportive, had always been there for each other, with Esisonia recalling her mother’s consistent home-cooked meals and love for her four children. But mental health was not a topic of discussion in their culture, and her family struggled to understand her brother’s behavior.
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Wheaton High School is proud to host the Third Annual Gilbert Games on Friday, May 16th– an ever-growing community event that honors the legacy of former student Sarah Gilbert. This unique celebration, inspired by Unified Field Day and Special Olympics traditions, brings together students of all abilities for a day of inclusion, encouragement, and spirited competition.
Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at a single-family home in the 9200 block of Rosehill Drive in Bethesda on Thursday afternoon. (more…)
Montgomery Parks announces the name of its newest park in downtown Silver Spring is Bottleworks Lane Urban Park, following a public voting process. The park, located at 1110 East-West Highway (the former National Tire and Battery site), is currently under construction and expected to open in the spring of 2026.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested 21-year-old Jason Ronil Medrano Reyes of Silver Spring for allegedly stealing a Mercedes-Benz from a Planet Fitness parking lot in Wheaton-Glenmont after breaking into a gym locker on May 4, 2025. (more…)
Today, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office honored and remember K9 Odie– described as a dedicated member of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office who served with unwavering loyalty and unmatched bravery in both patrol and narcotics detection.
Montgomery County Public Libraries will launch its 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, themed “Color Our World,” on June 14 to encourage reading and creative engagement for all ages through books, arts, and community events, with early registration beginning May 15.
On Tuesday, Montgomery and Howard County officials announced a partnership to extend the US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit service into Howard County by 2026, aiming to improve regional transit access through new stops, infrastructure, and funding support from local and federal sources. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a settlement with AdoreMe, Inc. resolving claims that the company failed to clearly disclose its VIP membership terms, with affected Maryland consumers eligible for refunds and the company agreeing to improved transparency and cancellation procedures.