Rockville Teen Dies Two Weeks After Collision on Skateboard
The teenager who was riding a skateboard when he collided with a car succumbed to his injuries Friday, about two weeks after the crash, police said. Alberto Barreto, 15, of… Read More
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NIH Children’s Inn Receives a Visit from Santa and His Police Escort
Accompanied by Montgomery County motor officers, Santa Claus brought a little more cheer to the Children’s Inn at the National Institute of Health on Wednesday. The visit was part of… Read More
Takoma Park Police Officer Facing Charges for Sexually Abusing a Minor
A Takoma Park police officer is facing sexual offense charges that involve a minor, according to Montgomery County Police. 42-year-old Corporal Eric Mueller has been charged with sexual abuse of… Read More
New Legislation Aims to Make Apartments Safer for County Residents
Montgomery County Council President Tom Hucker introduced two bills aimed at improving housing conditions for residents. The new legislation would remove mercury service regulators and add window guards to residential… Read More
PTA President Weighs in on Debate Over Return to In-Person Learning
The Montgomery County Board of Education delayed its final vote for students’ return to in-person learning until Dec. 15. MCPS plans to bring students back for in-person instruction in phases… Read More
Santa Claus Hitching a Ride with Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department
The holiday season is in full swing and with Christmas on the horizon, Santa Claus is coming to town. This year, the Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department is once again helping… Read More
Charity Created by Blair Student Distributes Hundreds of ‘Spicy’ Free Meals
Small Things Matter, a non-profit that was created by a Montgomery Blair High School student, provided 600 spicy Indian curry meals Monday to anyone stopping by the high school in… Read More
Estudiantes de MCPS Reportan un Alto Porcentaje de Clases Reprobadas
Los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) están reprobando clases a tasas más altas que el año pasado, dijeron los funcionarios en una reunión de la… Read More
Lockheed Martin Donates Funds for Virtual Learning School Supply Kits
Lockheed Martin donated $125,000 to the Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation for virtual learning school supply kits and other technology needs. About $65,000 of the donation will be used… Read More
MCPS Students Are Failing Classes at Higher Rates, Officials Say
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students are failing classes at higher rates than last year, officials said at a school board meeting Thursday. Officials presented data about specific student groups from… Read More
School Board Postpones Vote on Final Reopening Plan
The Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously postponed its vote on a final school reopening plan until Dec. 15. The school board was scheduled to take final action on a… Read More
Newly Elected, Re-Elected Board of Education Members Sworn In
The Montgomery County Board of Education held an outdoor swearing in ceremony for the three recently elected members. Newly elected member of the BOE Lynne Harris (At-Large) and re-elected members… Read More