Septiembre Mes Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio
Septiembre es el mes nacional de prevención del suicidio y el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (DHHS) publicó “los cinco pasos” que debe seguir cuando alguien que usted conoce… Read More
Youth
Former MCPS Teacher Released From Prison; Faces New Trial
John Anthony Vigna, a former Montgomery County elementary school teacher who was convicted in 2017 for sexual abuse of students, was released from prison. In July, Vigna’s conviction was overturned,… Read More
The Five Steps: Keeping An Eye On Loved Ones During Suicide Prevention Month
September is national suicide prevention month and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released “The Five Steps” to go through when someone you know is struggling with mental… Read More
Wheaton Ice Arena Event Will Introduce People to Hockey, Speedskating and Figure Skating
On Sunday, Sept. 17, the Wheaton Ice Arena will hold an open house from 9-11 a.m. in an effort to educate those interested in ice sports and other related activities.… Read More
Report: MCPS Did Not Investigate Complaints Against Principal Before Promoting Him
Key Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) administrators “did not exercise enough diligence” when approving the promotion of former Paint Branch High School Principal Joel Beilelman despite complaints of sexual harassment… Read More
Restaurants in County Begin Offering Healthy Choices in Kids Meals
Beginning Friday, restaurants in Montgomery County that already offer children’s meals must include at least one healthy choice on their kids menu. Children can still order greasy fries and sugary… Read More
2 Area Youths Named National Food Insecurity Heroes
Two Montgomery County youths received the 10 Under 20 Food Heroes award from Hormel Foods Wednesday. Cavanaugh Bell, 9, of Gaithersburg and Shrusti Armula, 16, of Rockville received the national… Read More
County Alcohol Services Launch Campaign to Curb Underage Drinking
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) announced a new ad campaign designed to raise awareness about the dangers of underage drinking. Public service advertisements can be found on bus shelters… Read More
Campaña para Frenar el Consumo de Alcohol entre Menores de Edad
Los Servicios de Bebidas Alcohólicas (ABS) del Condado de Montgomery anunciaron una nueva campaña publicitaria diseñada para crear conciencia sobre los peligros del consumo de alcohol entre menores de edad.… Read More
186 County Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the semifinalists in the 2024 competition Wednesday. 186 Montgomery County students, in both public and independent schools, were named National Merit semifinalists. They… Read More
Registration for County Recreation’s Youth Basketball Opens Oct. 2
Registration for youth basketball programs in the county open Oct. 2 at 8:30 a.m. Children in kindergarten through 2nd grade are eligible. Each team will have four practices and four… Read More
Youth Block Party Set for Sept 22 in Downtown Silver Spring
Montgomery County Councilmember Kate Stewart and the Silver Spring Regional Services Office are partnering to host a youth block party known as Buckets & Beats, on Friday, Sept. 22. The… Read More