Key Takeaways from Alsobrooks-Hogan Debate
Angela Alsobrooks (D) and Larry Hogan (R) faced off Thursday in the midst of an expensive race for Maryland’s open senate seat. This marks the first, and only time, that… Read More
Benicio Balignot
Benicio is an intern with Montgomery Community Media. He is a senior at the University of Maryland, majoring in Journalism, and a Bethesda native.
County Council Approves Funding For Vape Detectors in Schools
Montgomery County Council members have unanimously approved of a proposal to use $2 million in supplemental funding for vape detectors in the county’s public schools. The funds come from a… Read More
Maryland Climate Implementation Plan Nears Deadline
Less than a month remains before state agencies must submit a Climate Implementation plan to the governor’s office, according to an executive order signed in June. This comes amid changes… Read More
José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen Feeds Hurricane Helene Victims
While Hurricane Helene continues to bring rain to the Southeast, Bethesda-based chef José Andrés’ nonprofit, World Central Kitchen (WCK), has mobilized to assist support efforts. The organization is known for… Read More
Deadline for Maryland Schools to Obligate Federal Funding Nears
Maryland has until Sept. 30 to obligate over $790 million in federal funding for elementary and secondary schools. Otherwise, this money will be returned to the federal government. The funding… Read More
Toys for Tots in Danger of Being Canceled This Year
The Montgomery County chapter of Toys for Tots may have to cancel this year’s toy drive. According to Elizabeth Scott, the Montgomery County coordinator for the program, the storage facility… Read More
MCPS Introduces New Reporting Procedures for Hate Incidents
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is revising how administrators should respond to hate-bias incidents involving students this month. This comes in response to concerns over an exponential increase of reported… Read More
Rockville to Host Taiwanese Bubble Tea Festival
On Saturday, the city of Rockville is hosting its annual Bubble Tea Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rockville Town Square. The festival is co-sponsored by Taiwanese Sister… Read More
Students Sue University of Maryland Over October 7 Protest Blackout
Student activists have sued the University of Maryland after it restricted campus demonstrations for the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. School President Dr. Darryll Pines announced… Read More
Public Campaign Financing Amendment Introduced to County Council
At Tuesday’s Montgomery County Council public hearing, new legislation was introduced that would amend public campaign financing laws. The goals of Bill 20-24 are to increase voter participation and create… Read More
Water Main Break Shuts Down Glen Mill Road This Morning
Drivers passing through Rockville today should take alternative routes due to a water main break on Glen Mill Road. Montgomery County Police said in a post on X this morning… Read More
Gaithersburg Opens 30th Park in Honor of Historic Site
Correction: The original story stated that the park was named after a nearby historic black community named Pleasant View. The park is in fact named after the historic Pleasant View… Read More