Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 13, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Aug. 13, and today is Left-Handers Day. Thanks to all you lefties out there for thriving in our right hand dominated world. Here are five things worth knowing… Read More
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MCPS Hosting Live Conversation About Fall Reopening Wednesday Evening
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is hosting a live, virtual conversation about its new draft plan for the fall semester Wednesday evening. Officials will address questions from the school community.… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 12, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 12 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Discussion: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will have a virtual conversation about its new… Read More
Gayles, County Back Down Over Virtual-Only Order for Private Schools
After a week-long back and forth over private schools, Montgomery County has backed down. On Friday, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles rescinded his order to keep private schools virtual… Read More
MCPS Plans to Announce Potential Date for Returning to School Buildings on Aug. 6
School officials plan to announce a date on which they hope students will begin phasing back into school on Aug. 6, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith… Read More
‘I Feel Sick’: MCPS Officials Express Disgust About Sexual Assault, Harassment and Racism Allegations
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials expressed their disgust at a board meeting Monday toward recent allegations of sexual assault, harassment and racism made by current and former students. “When… Read More
Blair High School Principal Acknowledges Social Media Posts About Sexual Assaults
Montgomery Blair High School Principal Renay Johnson sent a message Sunday to the Blair community about recent sexual harassment and assault allegations from students. Allegations from students across Montgomery County… Read More
Whitman Students Demand Expulsion of Students Charged in Racist Incident
Walt Whitman High School SGA members signed a Racism Accountability Letter demanding that the students involved with spray painting a noose and a racial slur on a utility shed near… Read More
Five Things to Know for June 17 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Wednesday, June 17. 1. Virtual Youth Town Hall: Montgomery County Recreation will hold a youth town hall from 7-8:15 p.m. to… Read More
County Has Not Seen Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Since Protests Began, Gayles Says
Montgomery County has not seen an increase in COVID-19 cases due to large-scale Black Lives Matter protests, said County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles. “What we have observed here is… Read More
Five Things to Know for June 16 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Tuesday, June 16. 1. County council meeting: The county council will meet today. On the agenda: a COVID-19 update from… Read More
Black Lives Matter Protesters March Down Rockville Pike
Black Lives Matter protesters took to Rockville on Friday to raise awareness and demand justice for the killings of George Floyd and other black people by police officers. The protest… Read More