UPDATE: Schools Close Friday Due to Winter Weather
Update, Jan 7 at 6:10 a.m.: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed Friday, Jan. 7 due to severe weather. All school and community activities in school buildings also are canceled.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Jan 7, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Jan. 7 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Schools are Closed: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed today because of severe weather… Read More
Despite Staff Shortage, MDOT Says ‘We Are Ready for the Storm’
Montgomery County is prepared for Thursday’s winter storm that may bring between two to four inches of snow by Friday morning. The National Weather Service has issued as winter storm… Read More
Local Group Registers Voters in Wheaton on Anniversary of Jan. 6
A local organization held a voter registration event at Westfield Wheaton on Thursday to mark one year since Jan. 6, 2021 when the Capitol building was stormed. “We think that… Read More
Education Association President: Teacher Morale ‘Is Continuing to Take a Dive’
Montgomery County Education Association President Jennifer Martin stressed, “We want to be teaching in person. We know that is what is best for students,” adding, “But we also know we… Read More
7 High School Seniors Named National Science Talent Scholars
The Regeneron Science Talent Search competition is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors, founded and produced by the Society for Science, and… Read More
Company Working on Medicines for Rare Diseases Expanding to New Rockville Site
A global biotechnology company announced Thursday that it has signed a lease and is expanding to the Traville Gateway campus in Rockville. Horizon Therapeutics signed a long-term, full-building lease and… Read More
Manger: ‘If January 6 Taught Us Anything, It’s That Preparedness Matters’
The day before the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capital, former Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger testified before a U.S. Senate committee hearing about… Read More
MCPS Transportation Woes Continue; More Schools Near Threshold for Virtual Learning
Thursday morning, 109 Montgomery County Public Schools buses did not operate, which is an increase of 34 that didn’t make their routes due to a lack of bus drivers on… Read More
Candidatos para el Puesto de Ejecutivo del Condado Debaten Tema de Vivienda en Foro Virtual
Uno de los temas destacados que los candidatos a Ejecutivo del Condado de Montgomery discutieron durante un foro virtual el miércoles por la noche fue la estabilización del alquiler y… Read More
County Executive Candidates Discuss Rent Stabilization During Forum
Candidates for Montgomery County Executive discussed rent stabilization and affordable housing during a virtual forum Wednesday evening. Incumbent County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Tom Hucker, Councilmember Hans Riemer and Businessman… Read More
Updated MCPS Athletics COVID-19 Guidelines Include No Spectators
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Athletics updated their COVID-19 guidelines and announced the return to the RAISE plan, according to a press release. The plan aligns with guidelines from the… Read More