Owls and Hawks and Falcons: Oh My!
Owls, hawks and falcons are featured at the eighth annual Owl Moon Raptor Festival on Nov. 13 at Black Hill Regional Park Center. The free event runs from noon to… Read More
Education
Art Added to the Mix in STEAM Festival for MCPS Students
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host a STEAM festival Saturday which will bring students and educators together to learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math. The festival will… Read More
16 MCPS Schools Participating in Annual Latin Dance Competition
With a clear mission to “establish strong Latin dance clubs inside public schools to strengthen the social-emotional development of youth by promoting health, exercise, heritage, and unity through Latin dance… Read More
University of Maryland Expands Tuition Aid for Low-Income, In-State Residents
The University of Maryland announced a $20 million investment in need-based financial aid for state residents from low-income families on Oct. 24. The expansion of tuition assistance is the largest… Read More
Montgomery College Announces New Facility to Serve East County
Montgomery College leaders plan to open a new facility to serve east Montgomery County. The Montgomery College East County Education Center should begin offering classes less than a year from… Read More
MCDOT Seeks High School Students for Traffic Safety Ambassador Roles
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is accepting applications for up to 45 Montgomery County high school students to serve as “Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors” to learn leadership skills… Read More
Feria de Empleo de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery el Jueves
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) llevarán a cabo una feria de empleo como parte de su esfuerzo por reclutar personal. La feria será el 3 de noviembre… Read More
Charges Dropped Against Former Northwest Football Coach
Former Northwest High School Football Coach Travis Hawkins confirmed that the assault charge filed against him in Montgomery County District Court has been dropped in connection with a bench-clearing fight… Read More
National Test Scores Show Massive Learning Loss for Maryland Students
National test scores released for states across the country Monday show the severe effect of the pandemic on learning in Maryland – with the state’s drops on the National Assessment… Read More
MCPS Boasts Largest Electric School Bus Fleet in the Nation
On Monday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) celebrated new electric buses that officials say mark MCPS as having the largest electric school fleet in the nation. After a press conference… Read More
County Libraries Team Up With Washington Wizards
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) have partnered with the Washington Wizards to introduce a new book of the month program. “We are excited to partner with the Montgomery County Public… Read More
‘A Proven Leader’: Montgomery College Inaugurates 11th President
More than 500 community members gathered Wednesday to inaugurate Dr. Jermaine Williams as the 11th president of Montgomery College. The inauguration took place at the Strathmore Music Center in North… Read More