MCPS Offering Free SAT Prep Tutoring
Many high school students will apply to colleges in the coming months. Strong standardized test scores, as well as good grades and a challenging high school curriculum are all important.… Read More
2023
Things To Do on Friday for Students with No School
County schools are closed this Friday, Jan. 27 due to a professional day for the teachers. Parents who are looking for things for their student to do on Friday, may… Read More
Economic Development Committee Lays Out Sweeping Agenda
The County Council’s Economic Development Committee held its inaugural meeting on Monday, Jan. 23. Natalie Fani-Gonzalez chairs the four-person committee of fellow councilmembers Marilyn Balcombe, Sidney Katz and Laurie-Anne Sayles.… Read More
Reward Offered Leading to Arrest for Hate Graffiti
Following multiple incidents of antisemitic graffiti and flyers, two Jewish organizations joined together to offer a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible. The… Read More
Estudiantes de Churchill se Manifiestan Contra el Antisemitismo
Cientos de estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria Winston Churchill salieron de clase alrededor del mediodía del lunes para apoyar a sus compañeros judíos, quienes continúan siendo objeto de palabras y… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan 24, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Jan. 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery County Council: Session starts at 9:00 a.m. with a Proclamation recognizing Delta Sigma Theta… Read More
Churchill Students Stage Walk Out Against Antisemitism
Several hundred Winston Churchill High School students walked out of class around noon Monday in support of their Jewish classmates, who continue to be subjected to antisemitic words and actions.… Read More
MCPS Students Fairing Better, But Still Not Recovered from Pandemic
Students are improving but still must continue to grow their reading and math skills, said Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight Monday. To continue to “reconstruct” education, McKnight… Read More
‘Zero Tolerance For Hate,’ Council President Reiterates Following Antisemitic Flyers
After 11 people were killed in a California shooting following Lunar New Year celebrations and antisemitic flyers were sent out over the weekend in Kensington, Montgomery County Council President Evan… Read More
Banderas Ondeadas a Media Asta en Honor a las Vidas Perdidas en Tiroteo en California
El presidente Joe Biden ordenó que la bandera de los Estados Unidos ondeara a media asta luego del tiroteo del sábado en Monterey Park, California. La bandera de Maryland se… Read More
Elrich Sends Recommended Capital Budget to County Council
Last week, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released his recommended capital budget and amended Capital Improvements Program (CIP). During a media briefing Monday, County Council President Evan Glass said councilmembers… Read More
Flags Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Lives Lost in California Shooting
President Joe Biden has ordered the United States flag flown at half-staff following Saturday’s shooting in Monterey Park, California. The Maryland flag is lowered to half-staff as no flag may… Read More