MCPS Still Requiring Mask Wearing for Now
Hours after the state Board of Education voted to remove the statewide school face mask requirement, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced that – at least for now – all… Read More
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Sobriety Checkpoint Set for Friday Evening
Officers from Montgomery County Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint Friday evening starting 10 p.m. The enforcement is intended to curb impaired driving. Police will not disclose the location… Read More
Albornoz Recognizes Local Winter Olympians, Super Bowl Participants
Montgomery County Council president Gabe Albornoz ended his remarks during his weekly media briefing by acknowledging some of the athletes with Montgomery County ties that are participating in the ongoing… Read More
County Council Denounces Hate Speech Directed at Jawando
The Montgomery County Council released a statement Thursday denouncing the hate speech and harassment that Councilmember Will Jawando received online during a meeting earlier this week. Council Statement in Support… Read More
County Council of PTA’s Will Hold Virtual Meeting to Discuss Math Choices
Montgomery County Council of PTA’s (MCCPTA) will hold an online presentation to provide information on the school district’s math instruction for families with elementary through high school students. The online… Read More
3 Montgomery County Football Alums Set to Play in Super Bowl
Five former Maryland high school football players including three from Montgomery County will be playing in Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13 in Los Angeles. U.S. Senator Ben Cardin from… Read More
Magruder Students Return to School for First Time After Shooting
When Magruder High School students came back to school Tuesday morning, they were greeted by a group of Montgomery County Police officers outside the school including one holding a sign… Read More
Magruder Sets Up Weekend Zoom Sessions to Help Community Cope
In response to Friday’s shooting at Magruder High School that left a student hospitalized and “in serious condition,” the Derwood school has set up several Zoom meetings this weekend for… Read More
Superintendent McKnight: ‘Violence and Weapons Have Absolutely No Place in our Schools’
Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight send out a letter to the MCPS community Friday night addressing the shooting incident earlier in the day at Magruder High School in Derwood.… Read More
Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan Tests Positive for COVID-19
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday morning on social media that First Lady Yumi Hogan tested positive for COVID-19 but is “only experiencing mild symptoms.” He said that she is… Read More
Schools Close Thursday for Winter Weather
After announcing Wednesday evening that schools would be opening two hours late Thursday due to emergency weather conditions, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials decided to close schools. School and… Read More
Palka Talks About Her Lengthy TV Career, Starting Out as Actress and Teacher
Veteran meteorologist Sue Palka stunned viewers Wednesday night when she announced that she will be retiring after 36+ years at FOX5. She said her last day doing weather will be… Read More