5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Feb. 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council: The session starts at 10:00 a.m. with a Proclamation recognizing the Celebration of the… Read More
February 2024
Wootton High School A Cappella Group Wins National Competition
The Acatonics, the all-gender a cappella group at Wootton High School, won the first place prize over the weekend at SingStrong, New York’s annual high school competition. Seniors Ashley Chan… Read More
La Delincuencia en el Condado Aumenta por Tercer Año Consecutivo
En 2023, la delincuencia en el condado de Montgomery aumentó por tercer año consecutivo. Según un informe presentado al concejo del condado, los robos de automóviles aumentaron un 131%. Los… Read More
Council Will Not Require Oaths for MCPS Officials During Upcoming Meeting
The county council will not require school system officials to testify under oath during a meeting Thursday about a recently-released report that found deficiencies with how Montgomery County Public Schools… Read More
Navarro’s Contract With School District Has Expired
Nancy Navarro’s three-month contract with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has ended and she no longer is working there. She had been hired on a short term basis to work… Read More
Board of Education Acts Quickly, Will Appoint Interim Superintendent Tuesday
Dr. Monique Felder is expected to be appointed Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) interim superintendent Tuesday following last week’s resignation of Dr. Monifa McKnight. She is expected to be approved… Read More
Raskin Announces Annual High School Artists Competition
It is time once again for high school students to submit their artwork for a chance to have it displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th) announced Monday… Read More
Demonstrators Call on Prosecutors to Reopen Kwamena Ocran Case
Activists from around the country gathered in front of the Montgomery County Board of Elections Office Thursday to call on local leaders to reopen the prosecution of Gaithersburg police officers… Read More
Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller Reflects on First Year in Office
More than one year has passed since the historic inauguration of Maryland’s top leadership. In an interview with MCM, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller reflected on her first year in office,… Read More
Robbery Suspect Roamed House While Resident Inside
Walter Lee Wright, 67, was arrested and charged in connection with a residential burglary in Somerset. Montgomery County police officers responded to call about a burglary in progress at 10:35… Read More
Crime in County Increases for Third Year in a Row
In 2023, overall crime in Montgomery County rose for the third year in a row. According to a report to county council, auto thefts jumped 131%, and carjackings rose almost… Read More
IDs Required for Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Students
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School implemented a new safety policy Monday, with all students now required to show their issued photo ID card to gain entry into the building. The change… Read More