County Library Launches Free App
On Friday, the Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) launches its new mobile app. Now for the first time library patrons can conveniently access a wide range of library resources and… Read More
Education
County, MCPS Increase Special Education Funding
On May 22, the Montgomery County Council approved the fiscal year 2026 budget, which includes 99.8% of Montgomery County Public Schools’ requests in its $3.58 billion plan. A portion of… Read More
Montgomery College Ayuda a Empleados Federales Desplazados a Convertirse en Maestros
Montgomery College recibirá fondos para ayudar a los trabajadores federales desplazados a convertirse en docentes. El proyecto se llama “De la Fed a la Educación”. Durante una mesa redonda celebrada… Read More
Robert Frost Student Finishes 20th in Scripps National Spelling Bee
Although she only studied about one or two hours a day for two-and-a-half months, Lauren Merillana made it all the way to the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.… Read More
Wootton Student Who Threatened Mass School Violence Sentenced
The Rockville teenager who threatened “to shoot up my school” in a 129-page manifesto that included another nearby elementary school in his plans was sentenced Wednesday. He received a sentence… Read More
Montgomery College Gets Funding to Help Displaced Federal Workers Become Teachers
It’s called “Fed to Ed”. Montgomery College will get funding to help displaced federal workers become teachers. During a roundtable discussion at Montgomery College Rockville on Tuesday, Maryland Gov. Wes… Read More
Report: School District Doesn’t Keep Accurate Track of Chromebooks
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) did not keep accurate records for its Chromebook laptop computers> And as a result some of these laptops could not be located, according to a… Read More
Robert Frost Student Moves On To Semifinals in National Spelling Bee
Lauren Merillana, a seventh grader at Robert Frost Middle School, heads to the semifinals at the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort. Wednesday morning, she correctly spelled… Read More
Montgomery Parks Hosts Pride, History and Arts Events This June
Montgomery Parks will host a variety of events in June, featuring Pride Month celebrations and opportunities to connect with nature, history and the arts. To celebrate Pride and foster connection,… Read More
Developer Announced for Life Science Hub By North Bethesda Metro
Hines, a worldwide real estate and management company, was chosen to develop a life sciences hub to include residential and retail buildings on a 14-acre tract by the North Bethesda… Read More
Robert Frost Student Moves To Next Round in National Spelling Bee
UPDATED May 28 at 7:30 a.m. Lauren Merillana scored at least 13 during round three, thereby advancing to Wednesday morning’s quarterfinal. There now are only 99 spellers competing out of… Read More
Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles Tells MCM about Her Favorite Teacher
May is Teacher Appreciation Month, so MCM asked some of your favorite County Councilmembers to tell us about a teacher they still appreciate to this day. At Large Councilmember Laurie-Anne… Read More