MCPS Updates: Last Day of School and Mask Wearing
Due to snow days and a longer Thanksgiving break, Montgomery County Public Schools students will end this school year on June 17. Because of bad weather closing the schools for… Read More
Government
Pedestrian Underpass in Bethesda Named For Advocate
Local elected officials and partners held an event on Friday to announce the completion of the MD 355 Crossing Project in Bethesda. The project includes a shallow underpass that provides… Read More
Junta Electoral Hace un Llamado para Votar en las Elecciones Primarias
Es año de elecciones en todo el estado. Los residentes elegibles de Maryland y el condado de Montgomery podrán votar en esta elección primaria que se llevará a cabo el… Read More
Meeting to Focus on Public Safety in Upcounty Region
The Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board (UCAB) meets Monday, Feb. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. to lead a discussion on public safety in the upcounty region. Councilmembers Sidney Katz and… Read More
Who’s Your State Senator?
Marylanders began meeting to establish laws for their communities before we were even a state back in 1650. Today the group of lawmakers known as the Maryland State Senate meets… Read More
Board of Elections: ‘Make a Vote Plan’
It’s election year statewide. Eligible Maryland and Montgomery County residents will be able to vote in the Primary Election on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. The General Election will be held… Read More
‘Montrose Parkway’ Now ‘Josiah Henson Parkway’
The Montgomery Planning Board voted to rename Montrose Parkway in Bethesda to honor local abolitionist Rev. Josiah Henson in a Feb. 24 meeting. “He was an absolutely remarkable human being… Read More
‘Realmente Estamos en una Crisis de Salud Mental’ Afirma Estudiante Miembro de la Junta Escolar
Durante una sesión virtual sobre salud mental y bienestar, los estudiantes pidieron horarios de inicio de clases más tarde, adultos más capacitados con los que puedan hablar y vías adicionales… Read More
Student Board Member Hana O’Looney: ‘We Really are in a Mental Health Crisis’
Students called for later school start times, more trained adults they can speak with and additional avenues to reduce stress during a virtual Youth Listening Session on Mental Health and… Read More
Elrich: County Following Truck Convoy Protests Potentially Coming to Beltway
Montgomery County continues to monitor truck convoy protests that may be coming to the beltway, County Executive Marc Elrich said during a weekly media briefing Wednesday. According to a release… Read More
Ukranian Native Fears for Her Parents and Country
For 10 of her 25 years, Maryna Kapovska lived in the Ukraine, and her parents currently reside in its capital, Kyiv. Like most of her fellow members of St. Andrews… Read More
Rockville City, Metro Still Requires Facial Coverings Indoors
While Montgomery County has lifted its indoor face-covering requirement, the City of Rockville continues to mandate the wearing of masks inside city facilities for all employees and visitors who are… Read More