Some MCPS Middle School Staff Will be Trained in Restorative Justice

Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously approved Feb. 23 spending $750,000 to train middle school teachers and staff in restorative justice with the goal of reducing disproportionate discipline and arrests. Councilmembers Will… Read More

Education February 24, 2021 Suzanne Pollak

Local College Student Wins Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival Poster Contest

A local college student was announced as the winner of the annual Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival poster earlier this week. Mirian Fuentes-Romero, a Takoma Park resident and student at… Read More

Arts/Entertainment February 24, 2021 Michael Hernández

Work on Purple Line Will Close Lanes to Relocate Utilities

Construction for the Purple Line at the intersection of Wayne Avenue and Cloverfield Road in Silver Spring is expected to close lanes beginning the evening of Feb. 25 and into… Read More

Transportation February 24, 2021 Rachel Clair

Raskin Launches Annual Congressional Art Competition

U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-MD, launched the annual 2021 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Maryland’s 8th District on Feb. 22. The winning submission will be displayed in… Read More

Arts/Entertainment February 24, 2021 Gracie Tanner

Council Denounces Storming of U.S. Capitol; Vows to Combat Hate

Montgomery County Council unanimously adopted a resolution Feb. 23 that reaffirms the county’s commitment to combat hate and extremism, especially in light of the storming of the U.S. Capitol on… Read More

Government February 24, 2021 Suzanne Pollak

¿Quién Sería Responsable de Limpiar la Nieve de Algunas Aceras en Montgomery?

Los residentes y dueños de negocios son responsables de limpiar la nieve y el hielo de sus aceras dentro de un periodo de 24 horas luego de una nevada. Un… Read More

Government February 24, 2021 Michael Hernández

Un Hombre es Arrestado Luego de Apuñalar a una Mujer en Wheaton

El Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD) arrestó a un hombre por apuñalar a una mujer en Wheaton, el 20 de febrero. Christian Norman, de 32 años y… Read More

Hola Montgomery February 24, 2021 Michael Hernández

McDonald’s Estrena 3 Nuevos Sándwiches de Pollo

A partir de este miércoles, McDonald’s ha entrado oficialmente en la guerra de los sándwiches de pollo de comida rápida lanzando tres nuevos sándwiches de pollo frito en todo el… Read More

Business February 24, 2021 Michael Hernández

Holy Cross and Suburban Ranked in Top 250 of U.S. Hospitals

Two Montgomery County hospitals were ranked in Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2021. Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring made it into the top 100 ranking and Suburban Hospital… Read More

Health Connect February 24, 2021 Rachel Clair

County Board of Education Declares March to be Observed as Women’s History Month

On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the Montgomery County Board of Education declared the month of March 2021 to be observed as Women’s History Month. “Throughout our country’s history, women have contributed… Read More

Education February 24, 2021 Abby Espiritu

Maryland Ranks Low Among Other States for Vaccine Rollout

The state of Maryland continues to rank low in regards to vaccine distribution in the United States. According to data presented by NPR on Feb. 24, Maryland currently ranks 41st… Read More

Health Connect February 24, 2021 Gracie Tanner

Trash Sent to County Dump Increases by 15% During Quarantine

It’s been almost a full year since Gov. Larry Hogan’s stay at home order went into effect March 30, 2020. Since then, Montgomery County residents apparently have been eating a… Read More

Weather/Environment February 24, 2021 Suzanne Pollak