MCPS Announces Graduation Schedule
Graduation season is underway in the county as more than 30 public schools schools prepare to commemorate their graduating seniors. Ceremonies start May 29 and continue through June 12 at… Read More
Council Looks to ‘Jumpstart the Economy’ with $20 Million Dollar Fund
Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously approved a $20 million allocation to “jumpstart the local economy,” explained Council Vice President Kate Stewart Tuesday. With 25,000 fewer jobs throughout Montgomery County than in… Read More
Political Writer McKay Coppins Featured at Gaithersburg Book Festival
New York Times best-selling author McKay Coppins will discuss his book “Romney: A Reckoning”with Maryland State Delegate Marc Korman on Saturday, May 18, at the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF). Coppins… Read More
Rockville Man Charged with Manslaughter
Jose Isaac Zelaya of Rockville faces manslaughter charges in connection with a pedestrian collision on Viers Mill Road in December of 2023. According to Montgomery County Police, Zelaya, 24, was… Read More
Evento Comunitario Promueve la Seguridad Vial para los Estudiantes
El condado de Montgomery se está preparando para el evento “Día de la Seguridad Comunitaria”, organizado por el Departamento de Transporte del condado de Montgomery (MCDOT). El evento está programado… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 7, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, May 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Purple Line: The Purple Line will host a virtual Community Advisory… Read More
Meet Romance Author Kennedy Ryan at Gaithersburg Book Festival
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Kennedy Ryan will present her latest book on Saturday, May 18 at the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF), where she joins over 130… Read More
Silver Chips’ Advisors Feted During Teacher Appreciation Week
The three Montgomery Blair High School teachers who guide their students’ work on the newspaper Silver Chips walked into the media center Monday prepared to lead class. The students who… Read More
Strathmore to Close Arts Venue ‘AMP’ at Pike & Rose
Strathmore will close its Pike & Rose venue “AMP” next month. The arts and cultural institution will close the venue after nine years when the lease ends June 30 because… Read More
Community Event Promotes Traffic Safety for Students
Montgomery County is preparing for the “Community Safety Day” event, hosted by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT). The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m.… Read More
Weekly Drum Circle Offers Hope, Community to Victims of Violence
Survivors of gun violence, sexual assault, and domestic violence can find support through a series of five weekly healing drum circles held at a Gaithersburg church in May. Hosted by… Read More
Gaithersburg Man Wins $500,000 with Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket
A Gaithersburg man won the $500,000 Crossword scratch-off lottery game. He recently picked up his $500,000 winnings at Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore, according to a news release. Maryland allows lottery… Read More