Rockville Celebrates New Charging Stations
Officials from Rockville and Pepco came together for a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 15 to mark the launch of two public electric vehicle charging stations. The chargers, located on… Read More
Government
School District Creates Website for Public to Track Its Progress Handling Complaints
Since the Montgomery County Office of Inspector General issued a report criticizing the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for the way it handles complaints, 203 matters have been dealt with.… Read More
Where To Go For Drug Take Back Day
Multiple police departments in Montgomery County are participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) started the day in response to the drug overdose… Read More
Following Fires, County Working with Displaced Enclave Tenants
Enclave Apartment tenants living in the 19 units damaged from fire and smoke this week initially were told they could move into empty, unfurnished apartments at the complex in White… Read More
Wrapping Up 2024 MD Legislative Session
The 2024 Maryland Legislative session is now history. The General Assembly passed more than 500 bills when the session ended April 8. When the General Assembly convened last January, state… Read More
New State Superintendent of Schools Led MCPS Special Education Department
Dr. Carey M. Wright was named Wednesday Maryland State Superintendent of Schools as of July 1. She has served as interim superintendent since Oct. 23, 2023. Wright, who was chosen… Read More
4 MCPS Students Named U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalists
Four Montgomery County Public School students were named semifinalists for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. According to the U.S. Department of Education, 13 Maryland students are among the 625… Read More
Work to Redo Rockville City’s Outdoor Pool Begins This Summer
Construction to revitalize the outside pool at Rockville Swim and Fitness Center is expected to begin in mid-August and be ready for swimmers in time for the 2025 swim season.… Read More
Open House Will Focus on Pedestrian and Bike Access Improvements
Montgomery Parks will hold an open house May 8 to discuss plans for improving pedestrian and bike accessibility. The improvements will focus on the Sligo Creek Trail, Matthew Henson Trail,… Read More
Trone, Alsobrooks Face Off in Debate
U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-6th) and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks spent an hour Friday night trying to make their case to voters why they would be the best… Read More
Los Oficiales del Condado Reaccionan Ante El Tiroteo Escolar Frustrado En Una Escuela
En una declaración conjunta emitida el jueves por la noche, Elrich, el ejecutivo del condado, el presidente del consejo, Friedson, el presidente de Seguridad Pública, Katz, y el presidente de… Read More
Plagued by Potholes? How to File a Report to Get Them Filled
Charlotte Newton was driving along Nicholson Lane in Rockville, Maryland when she ran into a familiar roadway hazard: a pothole. “It didn’t sound good,” Newton said. When she got home,… Read More