Walter Johnson Graduates Organize BLM Protest for Saturday
For weeks Matt Garfinkel and Nat Tilahun wanted to find a way to support the Black Lives Matter movement in Montgomery County. “We felt like we couldn’t not do something,”… Read More
MCPS Investigating Multiple Incidents of Alleged Sexual Assault
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith sent out a community message Friday acknowledging that an investigation has begun concerning multiple incidents of alleged sexual assault involving students.… Read More
Metro Will Extend Service for 10 Stations on July 4th
Metro will extend service at 10 stations after 4th of July fireworks on the National Mall. The affected stations are: L’Enfant Plaza, Smithsonian, Federal Triangle, Metro Center, McPherson Sq, Farragut… Read More
MCPS Hosting ‘A Courageous Conversation on the Impact of Racism on Mental Health’
Montgomery County Public Schools will host a two-part virtual event to discuss the impact of racism on mental health. The event will be held on June 30 and July 7.… Read More
Hogan Creates $30 Million Fund to Curb Evictions
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday that he is committing $30 million in new funding to help prevent evictions and to assist Maryland residents affected by the global pandemic. Montgomery County… Read More
Shark Tank Contender ‘Cinnaholic’ Opens in Gaithersburg
The vegan bakery ‘Cinnaholic’ opened in Crown Gaithersburg on June 19. The founders introduced the franchise on the television show ‘Shark Tank’ in 2014.
Montgomery County Officials Urge Leaders to Resolve Purple Line Disputes
County Council President Sidney Katz and Council Vice President Tom Hucker urged Maryland officials to resolve ongoing conflicts with purple line contractors in a statement released Thursday. The announcement comes… Read More
Islamic Center of Maryland Hosting Drive Thru Food Distribution Saturday
The Islamic Center of Maryland (ICM) is hosting a drive-thru food distribution on Saturday from 4 to 5 p.m. for those members of the community in need. Despite the start… Read More
Race-Based Vandalism Discovered at Elementary School in Clarksburg
Race-based words of hate were spray painted on a sidewalk and the roof by Wilson Wims Elementary School in Clarksburg, according to Montgomery County Police Department. According to Detectives from… Read More
Judge Rules That Former Damascus School Officials Can’t Be Sued
A civil lawsuit against four Damascus High School officials and coaches concerning sexual assaults in their football locker rooms was dismissed June 23. Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Jeannie Eun… Read More
MLK Indoor Swim Center Will Remain Closed Through the Summer
Martin Luther King Jr. Indoor Swim Center in Silver Spring will remain closed through September 2020. Over the next few months, the aquatic center will experience several renovations, including: ADA… Read More
Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream Opening Second Location in Bethesda
Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream will open at a second location in Bethesda. The locally-sourced ice cream shop is planned to open in the Wildwood Shopping Center between Le Pain Quotidien… Read More