It’s Monday, Jan. 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Silver Spring protestors demonstrate against ICE: Former Montgomery County Board of Education Member Jill Ortman-Fouse entered 2026 optimistically, hoping the political climate in America would improve. But then she woke up to the news that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents had shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minnesota mother of three.
2. Parents, students speak out to keep Wootton at Wootton: Parents, students and elected officials are protesting a proposal from Montgomery County Public Schools that would permanently move Rockville’s Wootton High School student body to Gaithersburg’s new Crown High School. Full story here
3. Brenda Wolff won’t seek reelection to a third term: Board of Education Member Brenda Wolff announced she will not run for reelection to a third term, noting, “I just think eight years is a long time. I think it’s time for some new ideas and new perspectives.”
4. Montgomery County advances its Climate Action Plan with new hyperlocal weather station: Montgomery County continues to advance its Climate Action Plan despite ongoing challenges, marking significant progress toward reducing emissions and strengthening climate resilience. Full story here
5. Magruder boys basketball off to flying start: Sometimes the formula for success in team sports is simple: Love playing with your teammates.
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