MCPS

On Wednesday afternoon, shortly after 3 pm, Wootton High School was alerted to police activity along Wootton Parkway in Rockville following an alleged threat by a current and former student to harm the school. The police detained the involved individuals, and as a precaution, the school transitioned to a shelter-in-place– bringing athletes inside from the fields until an update was received from Montgomery County Police.

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Education

On March 31, Twinbrook Elementary School became a hub of community spirit as parents, students, neighbors, and local organizations gathered for Community Care Day. The day’s activities– from tree planting and landscaping to constructing benches, mulching, and improving storm drains– transformed the school’s outdoor space into a welcoming environment for learning and growth. Photos below courtesy @AguilarCSL on X.

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Event

Born in the shadows of the now famous fallen statues of Richmond, VA, Greg Greenway moved to Boston for its rich Folk Music tradition. He has since become one of its most unique and superlative emissaries. Musically raised on the magically percussive right hand of Richie Havens, and the flowing lyricism of Eric Andersen, these seminal influences became the DNA of his own unique and continuing growth. He has blended them into a multi-instrumental, genre crossing style. Greg has played Carnegie Hall, been heard on NPR’s All Things Considered, Mountain Stage, and Car Talk. He is a founding member of Brother Sun with Joe Jencks and Pat Wictor, and with Reggie Harris he presents Deeper Than The Skin, a musical program examining race relations.

“Greg Greenway is one of those artists who is so rich a talent that it is difficult to categorize him. He traverses, combines and mixes up musical genres, and manages to open a window on global events that bring us together as citizens of the world. Like other great performers before him, Greenway’s message is that we can all play a part and make a difference in the course of both our private and public lives. But few musicians can do just this with such style, passion and sheer musicality.”


Law

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown led a coalition of 20 states to secure a preliminary injunction requiring 20 federal agencies to reinstate unlawfully terminated probationary employees and follow proper procedures for future reductions in force. (more…)


Crime

On Tuesday night, Montgomery County Police 3rd District officers, using License Plate Reader technology, identified a stolen vehicle in downtown Silver Spring, leading to a short pursuit that ended with the fleeing on foot and being apprehended with assistance from the Prince George’s Police Department’s helicopter “Guardian.” (more…)


Maryland

Brian Fleury, a 1997 state championship winning quarterback at Seneca Valley, has been promoted be head coach Kyle Shanahan to running game coordinator in addition to his duties as the team’s tight end coach. Fleury to has gone to two Super Bowls as a member of the 49ers coaching staff.

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