Montgomery County High School Athlete of the Week
Already ahead 2-0 in the second half of the Maryland boys’ soccer 2A state championship, Damascus looked to put Century away. A through pass gravitated toward senior Erik Rodriguez. After… Read More
Ben Strober
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Department of Transportation Searching for High School Vision Zero Ambassadors
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is searching for 30 Montgomery County high school students to serve as “Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors.” The program allows students to earn up… Read More
Winter Lights Discount Offered for Winter Clothing Donations
The City of Gaithersburg is accepting children’s winter apparel donations, and offering discounts Monday through Thursday for its annual Winter Lights Festival. Items to be collected are children’s winter hats,… Read More
Unfamiliar Teams Still Alive in High School Football Playoffs
It’s not uncommon for teams from Montgomery County to advance deep into the football state playoffs. Since 2015, Quince Orchard, Northwest and Damascus have dominated and provided the county with… Read More
Blakely Wins 2023 Commanders Fan of the Year Award
Monica Blakely has always had an immense passion for the Washington Commanders. When her dad immigrated to the Washington D.C. area from Iran, he fell in love with the hometown… Read More
MCM Game of the Week Preview: Churchill vs Bethesda-Chevy Chase in State Quarterfinals
Following a week of shocking developments in the Maryland high school football 4A playoffs, the quarterfinals have arrived, providing another battle between two Montgomery County foes. This time, a trip… Read More
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce Hosting Women in Business Outing
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce’s (GGCC) Women in Business is hosting a casual outing on Monday, Nov 20. The gathering occurs at Rio Grande Tex Mex Bar & Grill, 13541… Read More
MCM Game of the Week Preview: Northwest Visits Quince Orchard in Playoff Rematch
On Friday, for the 10th time in the past 12 years, rivals and familiar foes Quince Orchard and Northwest will meet in the playoffs. The two teams last met on… Read More
Montgomery County High School Athlete of the Week
Quince Orchard High School girl’s soccer midfielder Annie Faraone provides talent that isn’t easy to find. Following a 16-goal senior season, Faraone earned All-State Honors for the third straight year.… Read More
Meeting to Discuss Need for More Foster Parents
Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced they are looking for more foster parents this winter and is hosting an informational meeting virtually Wednesday, Nov 8., at… Read More
Gaithersburg Photographer Wins Contest With ‘Wolf Spider Mama’ Photo
A Gaithersburg photographer won first-place in the Insects and Arachnids category in the Nature Conservancy annual contest, capturing a close-up of a wolf spider carrying its babies. Ben Salb took… Read More
MCM Game of the Week Preview: Northwest Hosts Rival Seneca Valley in Playoff Duel
The battle for Germantown bragging rights returns to Northwest High School this Thursday, as Northwest hosts Seneca Valley in round one of the state playoffs. Northwest finished the season 7-2,… Read More