Two Men Carjack Vehicle in Takoma Park
According to Takoma Park police, two suspects approached a driver after he parked his car in Takoma Park. One pointed a black handgun at him. The suspects demanded property before… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 26, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Aug. 26 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Summer of Peace Event: The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Street Outreach… Read More
Several State School Board Members Express Support for School Mask Mandate
Several members of the Maryland Board of Education showed support for a statewide COVID-19 school mask mandate during a meeting Tuesday. Teacher Member of the Board Rachel McCusker made a… Read More
MCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. McKnight Reviews Back-To-School Plans
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight joined the county’s weekly COVID-19 virtual media briefing on Wednesday to lay out back-to-school plans. Dr. McKnight sheds more light… Read More
Dr. Gayles On Resignation: ‘Medical Decisions Are Not Based Upon What Are Politically Popular’
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles commented on his resignation during a virtual media briefing on Wednesday. Dr. Gayles alluded to political backlash as one of the factors that led… Read More
MCPS Teachers Prepare For Students’ Return
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) teachers returned to classrooms this week. During “Pre Service Week,” teachers, counselors, and staff get ready for the first day of school on Monday, Aug.… Read More
A Medida que se Acerca la Apertura de la Escuela, MCPS Busca Conductores de Autobús
Con el primer día de clases a menos de una semana, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS por sus siglas en inglés) todavía carecen de unos 100 conductores… Read More
Fall Parks and Recreation Programs Registration is Underway
The fall issue of the Montgomery County Guide for Recreation and Parks is now available and registration for programs and classes is underway. The Fall Guide offers a wide variety… Read More
Bizarre and Minor Amelia Earhart Theories, and How to Get Involved in the Real Scientific Search, Part 2
Last week we examined the major plausible theories for the disappearance in July 1937 of Amelia Earhart in her beautiful Lockheed Electra. But there are other, minor, theories, and some… Read More
Hyperthermia Alert Issued for Montgomery County Wednesday
Montgomery County Emergency Management has issued a Hyperthermia Alert for the jurisdiction Wednesday until 7 p.m. The alert goes out when temperatures/heat index are forecast to be at least 95… Read More
La Junta de Educación de Maryland Considerará la Política Estatal del Uso de las Mascarillas
Durante una reunión el martes, los miembros de la Junta de Educación de Maryland decidieron considerar una regulación de emergencia Covid-19, sobre un mandato del uso de las mascarillas en… Read More
County’s Shared Streets Program, Including Alcohol Sales, Extended Through Thanksgiving
A Montgomery County program that prohibits vehicular traffic on designated streets so bikers, diners and pedestrians could find safe outdoor spaces during the pandemic will continue until at least Nov.… Read More