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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Event

Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland

The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,


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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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…)