5 things to know today, April 28, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Discovering Art Deco: At 2 p.m., Montgomery History hosts Steve… Read More
April 2026
Maryland House Speaker shares origin story; reviews 2026 legislative session
Maryland House Speaker Josaline Peña-Melnyk told members of the District 18 breakfast club Monday that she is motivated to help because of her childhood in poverty in the Dominican Republic.… Read More
Estado otorga fondos para capacitar a personal escolar de MCPS como maestros
Las Escuelas Públicas del condado de Montgomery (MCPS) recibieron una subvención estatal de 6 millones de dólares para ayudar a empleados escolares sin licencia docente a convertirse en maestros de… Read More
Pepco retira su solicitud de aumento de tarifas tras nueva ley en Maryland
La presidenta de la Cámara de Delegados de Maryland, Joseline Peña-Melnyk, afirmó que la decisión de Pepco de retirar su propuesta de aumento de tarifas basada en proyecciones futuras refuerza… Read More
Hiking The Famous Camino Part 7: Santiago and the Botofumeiro
Arrival! I made it!!! Approaching the Plaza del Obradoiro in the center of Santiago de Compostela I could hear the Galician bagpiper under the arch at the entrance to the… Read More
Girls’ flag football goes statewide after Montgomery County pilot
What began as part of a pilot program for girls’ flag football in Montgomery County two years ago is now expanding statewide. The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA)… Read More
5 things to know today, April 27, in Montgomery County
It’s Monday, April 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Council: There will be three County Council committee worksessions, starting… Read More
Maryland House speaker calls for permanent ban on projected utility rates
Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk said Friday that Pepco’s decision to withdraw its proposed rate increase highlights the need to permanently ban the use of projected costs in setting utility… Read More
Watkins Mill High student found with firearm
Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg was placed briefly on a hold status following a report of a student with a firearm requiring a police response Friday morning. The weapon… Read More
El condado de Montgomery celebrará el 11.º GreenFest el 25 de abril
El Departamento de Protección Ambiental del condado de Montgomery llevará a cabo la 11.ª edición anual de GreenFest de 11 a.m. a 4 p.m. el sábado 25 de abril en… Read More
MCPS awarded $6M grant to recruit, train educators amid teacher shortage
UPDATED April 27 at 10 a.m. This post has been updated to include details of the program from Montgomery County Public Schools. ———————– Montgomery County Public Schools was awarded $6… Read More
Police crack down on ‘reckless’ e-bike and dirt bike riders
Montgomery County police officers warn they are cracking down on teens recklessly riding dirt and e-bikes in the Bethesda central business district. Officers said they have received “multiple complaints about… Read More