Friends of Sandy Spring Try To Keep School Open One More Year
Thanks in part to a post on Change.org that drew 1,658 signatures and raised more than $15 million, the Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS) Board of Trustees stated, “We are… Read More
April 2025
5 Things to Know Today, April 23, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. An MCM 2015 Memory – Residents Flock to Glimpse Pope… Read More
An MCM 2015 Memory: Residents Flock to Glimpse Pope Francis
Yesterday County Executive Marc Elrich posted a statement about the passing of Pope Francis this weekend. He praised the pontiff’s impact on the world, “No matter one’s faith, or lack… Read More
The Fight Against Childhood Cancer
Childhood cancer impacts thousands of children in the United States each year. While cancer in a child is rare compared to adults, the disease can strike, and cause unspeakable heartbreak… Read More
Brookside Gardens’ Butterfly Experience Springs Back to Life (Photos)
The butterfly exhibit at Brookside Gardens has returned after spending 5 years in hiatus. The Butterfly Experience, previously called “Wings of Fancy”, reopened on April 10 and will run through… Read More
Takoma Park Students Celebrate Earth Day
All 650 students at Rolling Terrace Elementary School in Takoma Park did their part to celebrate Earth Day Tuesday. They got dirty planting greens. They learned about where their water… Read More
County Leaders Mourn Death of Pope Francis
Montgomery County leaders are mourning the death of Pope Francis, remembering him as a global humanitarian and spiritual leader whose message of compassion resonated far beyond the Catholic Church. County… Read More
Police Arrest Armed Suspect After Tip from Bystander
Montgomery County police arrested a Silver Spring man Sunday after a Good Samaritan reported his location to authorities. Officers charged 46-year-old Isaias Orellana in connection with a shooting on University… Read More
Manifestación por la Liberación de Ábrego García
Unas 75 personas portaron carteles y corearon “Liberen a Kilmar Ábrego García ahora” mientras se manifestaban frente al Consulado de El Salvador en Silver Spring, el lunes. Don Maclean publicó… Read More
Elrich Vetoes Bill to Convert Commercial Buildings to Housing
Despite overwhelming approval in a 10-1 vote from the County Council, on Monday County Executive Marc Elrich vetoed the bill that would offer a 20-year property tax abatement on conversion… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Local Case Goes to Supreme Court: The Supreme Court of the… Read More
Councilmembers to Vote No on Raising Property Taxes
Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Laurie-Anne Sayles have both sent emails to their district constituents declaring their opposition to a property tax increase. The increase of 3.4% was proposed by County… Read More