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View More NewsMan Found Guilty of Attempted Murder for Attacking Landlord
A Silver Spring man was found guilty of attempted murder Wednesday for attacking his landlord in 2020. Geofrey Gaitan, 31, was convicted of attempted second-degree murder, according to the Montgomery… Read More
MCPS Annual Teaching Awards Set for May 1
Montgomery County Public Schools will present the 2024-25 Teacher of the Year award and other teaching honors on Wednesday, May 1 in Rockville. The Carver Educational Services Center will host… Read More
MCM’s May Adoptable Pets of the Month
We at MCM are announcing a partnership with the Montgomery County Humane Society. In an effort to bring more attention to Montgomery County’s cutest furry friends, we will be featuring… Read More
Wootton Student Earns Scholarship to Study in Germany
Avinab Das, a Thomas Wootton High School student, earned a Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State. Das was one of 250 high school students from across… Read More
Gaithersburg State of the City Address Highlights Diversity, Local Stories, Development Plans
This year’s Gaithersburg State of the City address highlighted the city’s diversity, local heroes, development plans and upcoming events. “Gaithersburg remains a debt-free city, a city with the lowest property… Read More
Solar Switch Program Accepting Registrations
Montgomery County wants to help residents go solar. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging residents to sign up for the Capital Area Solar Switch program. The initiative offers… Read More
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
Learn Boating and Fishing Basics at Seneca Creek State Park’s ‘Women on the Water’ Workshop
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hosting “Women on the Water,” a free introductory workshop on boating and fishing for women and girls aged 12 and older, at Seneca… Read More
Planning Board Approves Great Seneca Life Sciences Center Upgrade
The Great Seneca Plan: Connecting Life and Science aims to transform the Life Sciences Center (LSC) along I-270 into a bustling hub, attractive beyond its institutional offerings. The Montgomery County… Read More
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
World Central Kitchen Workers Honored at National Cathedral
José Andrés remembered seven World Central Kitchen workers killed in a Israeli airstrike during a tearful and passionate eulogy at the Washington National Cathedral Thursday. “When disaster strikes, it’s easy… Read More
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Returns in May
The 19th annual Bethesda Fine Arts Festival returns Saturday, May 11 and features fine art created by 120 artists and live entertainment. Contemporary artists from around the country will display… Read More