Explore Summer Camp Options at 2 Fairs in January
Montgomery County Recreation will host two free summer camp fairs in January to help families plan summer activities. The first fair takes place Sunday, Jan. 5, from 1 to 4… Read More
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Dos Organizaciones Locales Reciben Subvenciones Destinadas a Acabar con la Pobreza Infantil
Dos organizaciones de la zona recibieron subvenciones de la iniciativa Engaging Neighborhoods, Organization, Unions, Governments and Households (ENOUGH) de Maryland, diseñadas para abordar la pobreza infantil. CHEER – Community Health… Read More
Gaithersburg High Schoolers Help Seniors With Tech
High schoolers helped local seniors with technology Tuesday at the Benjamin Gaither Center, a senior center in Gaithersburg. “There is a gap in knowledge with technology and there’s an opportunity… Read More
Education Association Supports Legislation to Add Holidays, Increase Board of Education Pay
Following a successful election in which all three of the Board of Education members supported by the Montgomery County Education Assocation (MCEA) were victorious, union members announced what proposed state… Read More
Meeting Set to Discuss Safety Upgrades Near Wheaton Woods Elementary
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will host an in-person community meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 15, to discuss safety improvements near Wheaton Woods Elementary School. The meeting begins at 7… Read More
Churchill’s Howard Named Maryland Assistant Principal of the Year
La Faye Howard, assistant principal at Winston Churchill High School, was named the 2025 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP), in collaboration with the National… Read More
Student-Refurbished Cars, Computers on Sale Saturday
Montgomery County Public Schools Automotive Trades and Information Technology Foundations students are hosting a refurbished car and computer sale on Saturday, Dec. 14. It will be held at Gaithersburg High… Read More
2 Local Organizations Receive Grants Designed to End Child Poverty
Two area organizations were awarded grants from Maryland’s Engaging Neighborhoods, Organization, Unions, Governments and Households (ENOUGH) initiative that are designed to address child poverty. CHEER – Community Health and Empowerment… Read More
Middle Schooler Collects Truckload of Toys for Kids in Need
A 12-year-old Montgomery County girl is making sure kids in need get toys this holiday season. Annabelle Lee partnered with the County Sheriff’s Office, the Family Justice Center, and Sheppard… Read More
Washington Wizards Team Up with County Libraries for ‘Active Bodies, Active Minds’ Challenge
The Washington Wizards are teaming up with Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) to increase winter readership with “Active Bodies, Active Minds.” According to a press release, the challenge will run… Read More
Wheaton, Blair Sophomores Win Raskin’s Congressional App Challenge
Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) announced the winners of his district’s 2024 Congressional App Challenge. Wheaton High School sophomore Ayden Yeung and Montgomery Blair High School sophomore Julian Givens won for… Read More
Housing Nonprofit Will Deliver Holiday Gifts to 1,000 Children
MHP (Montgomery Housing Partnership), a nonprofit working to bring more affordable housing to Montgomery County, announced its holiday toy drives that are expected to bring gifts to more than 1,000… Read More