Black History Month Historical Highlights: Josiah Henson
Josiah Henson was born into slavery on June 16, 1789 in Charles County, Md. He is most known for his remarkable journey from enslavement to becoming a prominent abolitionist and… Read More
Education
MCPS Considering Changing or Eliminating 3 Programs
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is considering changing or eliminating three programs and is seeking public comment, the school system said. MCPS said rising inflation and the expiration of pandemic-era… Read More
‘The Public Has a Right to Know’: Elrich Says Report Into MCPS Should be Less Redacted
County Executive Marc Elrich said more should be shared from the Jackson Lewis law firm report investigating the promotion of a former school principal who had numerous sexual harassment complaints… Read More
Ex Entrenador Deportivo de Escuela Northwood Sentenciado por Abuso Sexual de un Menor
Giovanni Reumante, de 34 años, de Takoma Park, fue sentenciado a un año de prisión seguido de tres años de libertad condicional supervisada, después de declararse culpable de abuso sexual… Read More
MCPS Names Teacher of the Year Finalists
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced its four finalists for Teacher of the Year Award. They are: Janie Earle, kindergarten teacher at Poolesville Elementary School; Carrie Kraynak, English Language Development… Read More
Many Events Scheduled for ‘Library Lovers Month’
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) and Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc. (FOLMC) will host multiple events for “Library Lovers Month.” Planned throughout the remainder of February at MCPL… Read More
New Initiative to Highlight Diversity in County Parks
Thanks to a new program from Montgomery Parks, community members will soon learn more about the rich history of some of the county’s over 400 parks. “As we observe Black… Read More
Former Northwood High Track Coach Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Giovanni Reumante, 34, of Takoma Park, was sentenced to one year in prison followed by three years of supervised probation after he pleaded guilty to sex abuse of one of… Read More
Springbrook High School to Host Forum on Substance Use Prevention and Mental Health
Springbrook High School will be hosting a community forum on substance use prevention and mental health on Feb. 24. The forum will offer workshops, Narcan training and distribution, and a… Read More
MCPS Seeks Feedback on Inclement Weather Communication, CEO Program and School Menus”
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is surveying staff, students and the community to gather feedback on three topics—inclement weather communication, the Community Engagement Officer (CEO) Program and school menus. The… Read More
Maryland Ocupa el Tercer Lugar entre los Estados más Educados
Maryland se ubica como el tercer estado más educado del país, según un nuevo estudio publicado por WalletHub. Según la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales de EE.UU., cuanto mayor es el… Read More
Schools Open Two Hours Late Tuesday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will operate under Code Yellow / Delayed Opening on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Schools will open two hours late. All operations, including bus transportation and full-day… Read More