Five Things to Know Today, Jan. 14, in Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Jan. 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. State Press Conference: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is holding a press conference today at… Read More
MCPS Hopeful Vaccines Will Instill Confidence for Students’ and Teachers’ Return to School
Montgomery County Public Schools delayed the return to in-person instruction until March 15, 2021 because specific health metrics have not been met. MCPS Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith held a virtual media briefing… Read More
Board of Education Seeks More Community Input on School Resource Officer Program
The Montgomery County Board of Education voted unanimously for MCPS officials to go back into the community to seek additional input regarding the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program. During a… Read More
Teaching Artist Ayesis Clay Shares Her Journey as a Theater Professional
In this inaugural episode of ArtsEnPower, youth host Karina G interviews education and theater professional Ayesis Clay. Ayesis Clay is a multi-disciplinary artist and playwright based in Prince George’s County,… Read More
Metro to Close 13 Stations Ahead of Inauguration Day
Metro announced service adjustments, including the closure of 13 rail stations, inside the expanded Inauguration security perimeter ahead of the event next Wednesday. The following rail stations will be closed… Read More
Trump Acusado por Incitación a la Insurrección
El miércoles, el presidente Donald Trump fue acusado por la Cámara de Representantes, una semana después de que una turba de sus partidarios atacara el Capitolio de Estados Unidos, convirtiéndolo… Read More
Trump Impeached for Incitement of Insurrection
President Donald Trump was impeached by the House on Wednesday, a week after a mob of his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol, making him the first president in history to… Read More
County Libraries to Discontinue Sunday Hours
Montgomery County Public Libraries will no longer be open to pick up books on hold on Sundays, and all branches only will be open 48 hours a week beginning Jan.… Read More
Most Popular Montgomery County Public Library Books of 2020
Montgomery County Public Libraries has announced its most popular adult fiction and nonfiction books that were borrowed in 2020. Among the most borrowed fiction books are Celest Ng’s “Little Fires… Read More
Council Supports Impeachment of President Trump
The Montgomery County Council supports impeaching President Donald Trump, councilmembers said in a statement Tuesday. “Instead of preserving, protecting, and defending the U.S. Constitution, President Trump and his surrogates fomented… Read More
After 23 Years on the Air, ‘The Kojo Nnamdi Show’ Will End in April
“The Kojo Nnamdi Show,” hosted by the eponymous Washington radio legend, is ending production this spring after 23 years. The last show will air April 1, WAMU announced Wednesday. Despite… Read More
Officer Cleared, Back on Active Duty Following Shooting of Potomac Man
The Montgomery County Police Department SWAT team officer who was not charged in the fatal shooting of a Potomac man March 12, 2020 has returned to fulltime duty. Following a… Read More