Camp Expos Coming Up in Silver Spring, Germantown
January is a great time to make plans for the summer months when school is not in session. Washington Parent is hosting two summer camp expos in the county to… Read More
Michelle Queen
Renters’ Alliance to Resume In-Person Meetings Sunday
Sunday’s Renters’ Alliance community meeting will be held in-person, something that has not happened since the start of the pandemic. In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, Renters’… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 27, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Jan. 27. Here is the 10 day forecast and 5 things to know today as we head into the weekend. 1. No School: Public school students have… Read More
Portions of Red Line Will Be Shut Down This Weekend
There are no Red Line trains Saturday or Sunday between Rhode Island Ave and Fort Totten stations. Metro will run shuttle buses. Red Line trains will run in two segments… Read More
Silver Spring Woman Claims $50,000 Powerball Prize
A Silver Spring woman became $50,000 richer Jan. 20 when she claimed her Powerball prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. The woman purchased a lottery ticket while shopping at… Read More
Gaithersburg Woman Wins $50,000 With Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket
A Gaithersburg resident became $50,000 richer playing a scratch-off lottery ticket. The 40-year old Gaithersburg woman picked up her winnings at Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore, according to a news release.… Read More
County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Capital Budget
The Montgomery County Council is asking residents to give testimony on County Executive Marc Elrich’s recommended Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Budget and amendments to the FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program (CIP)… Read More
County Sports Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations for 2023 Class
The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) is accepting nominations for the Class of 2023. Nominees will be selected by the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame Board of… Read More
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
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
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
County RainScape Rebate Program Reopens Feb. 1
Montgomery County will accept applications for the RainScapes Rebate Program starting on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The program, which offers rebates to homeowners who make improvements to reduce stormwater runoff, stopped… Read More