Poet Laureate Billy Collins Kicks off 15th Gaithersburg Book Festival
Tickets to hear Billy Collins share his poetry sold out in three minutes. The former U.S. Poet Laureate and author of 12 poetry collections kicked off the 15th year of… Read More
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Strathmore Hosts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee hosted a tribute: We are Martin, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.… Read More
Events to Honor the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day is observed on the third Monday of January each year to honor the life of the Civil Rights leader. The holiday was signed into… Read More
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins Coming to Gaithersburg for Reading, Book Signing
In celebration of its 15th year, the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) will host former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins for a special event on Friday, Feb. 9 from 7 p.m.… Read More
‘There is Still Time Left’: Unions Implore Council for More School Funding After Preliminary Vote
On Thursday, the Montgomery County Council took a straw vote to pass a 4.7-cent property tax increase and preliminarily approve a $6.7 billion Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget. After the… Read More
‘Over One Incident a Day on Average’: Advocates Speak to Hate, Bias in Schools
This year alone, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) are averaging more than one hate or bias incident per day — a rate tripled from past years — according to MCPS… Read More
MCPS Announces New Steps to Combat ‘Unacceptable Actions’ of Hate
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will take new steps in response to increased hate and bias incidents in schools. One new action includes revising fourth and fifth grade curriculums to… Read More
County, Muslim Community Join Together During Ramadan
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, the Montgomery County Muslim Foundation and the Montgomery County Muslim Council joined with people from all faiths at Tuesday’s annual Iftar Dinner during Ramadan. The… Read More
Son of Martin Luther King Jr. Sends Message of Thanks to Volunteering MCPS Students
The son of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. sent a three-minute YouTube message to the nearly 4,000 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students and staffs who volunteered during the week… Read More
Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute at Strathmore
Montgomery County’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. tribute took place Monday at The Music Center at Strathmore. The theme of the 2023 program was “We are Martin.” The annual celebration… Read More
School Leaders Celebrate New Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School
A new elementary school will open in Gaithersburg just in time for the new school year. On Tuesday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting at the… Read More