New County Police, Fire Chiefs Take the Helm
As historic public safety leaders take the helm in the county, a joint swearing-in ceremony was held Tuesday at Wheaton High School. Fire Chief Corey Smedley is the county’s first… Read More
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Community Honors County Victims at 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in Rockville
Wednesday marks 23 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The City of Rockville held a ceremony to mark the day at the memorial site for the 11 county… Read More
‘Never Forget’: Community Gathers for Annual 9/11 Ceremony
22 years later, local leaders and community members gathered to remember those who died on 9/11 and to ensure the day is never forgotten. Residents and leaders gathered on Monday… Read More
Middle Schoolers Graduate Truancy Prevention Program
Families gathered at the Circuit Court in Rockville on Wednesday for a special ceremony. 42 middle schoolers graduated from the Truancy Prevention Program administered by the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s… Read More
‘Put Themselves At Risk So Others May Live’: Kensington First Responders Praised During 9/11 Ceremony
On Sept. 11, 2001, the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) responded to the Pentagon after the deadly terrorist attacks that day. The fire department held a ceremony Saturday on the… Read More
Kensington Volunteer Fire Department to Hold 9/11 Ceremony on 20th Anniversary
The Kensington Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) will hold a remembrance ceremony Saturday morning to mark the 20 years since the Sept. 1, 2001 terrorist attacks. The ceremony will take place… Read More
Elrich Signs Ezechiel’s Law Requiring Window Guards for Certain Rental Units
About eight months after a two-year-old boy fell from an apartment window and died in Takoma Park, a bill mandating stronger window guard requirements has been signed into law. Ezechiel… Read More
Carousel at Glen Echo Park Reopens for First Time Since 2019
The Dentzel Carousel at Glen Echo Park reopened May 1 for its 100th anniversary season. The ride was installed in 1921; it’s one of the few working antique carousels in… Read More
Council Approves Limited Capacity for School Graduations, Other Guidance for Ceremonies
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to limit school graduation ceremonies to 50% of venue capacity for outdoor ceremonies; capacity is limited to 25% for indoor ceremonies or 250… Read More
MCPS Recommends Outdoor Graduations at Home High School Stadiums
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is recommending that senior graduation ceremonies be held outdoors at students’ home high school stadiums, officials said during a school board meeting Tuesday. MCPS considered… Read More
UPDATED: Inaugural Sensation Amanda Gorman’s Poetry Reading with Montgomery College Postponed
Update (1/27): Amanda Gorman’s virtual poetry reading with Montgomery College has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict, the college said in a message to students and employees Wednesday. The… Read More
The Universities at Shady Grove to Hold Virtual Graduation Celebration
Students graduating from The Universities at Shady Grove’s nine participating universities will be recognized during a celebration on Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. The pre-taped video celebration will be… Read More