Middle School Student Seriously Injured During Class
An Odessa Shannon Middle School student is in serious condition after being struck in the head by a metal object during a gym class Wednesday. “A student was struck by what… Read More
A Battle of Generations: ‘It’s Academic’ Returns to Walt Whitman High
In honor of their 55th class reunion, the 1970 “It’s Academic” team from Walt Whitman High School is challenging the school’s current team to “A Battle of Whits” Oct. 30… Read More
Purple Line Construction on Track for Completion in 2027, Director Says
The nearly decade-long Purple Line construction project is finally nearing completion. Senior Project Director Ray Biggs said the Purple Line is about one year of construction and another year of… Read More
County Considers Adding Solar Panels, Losing Spaces at 4 Silver Spring Garages
Montgomery County transportation officials want to install solar energy panels at four of its parking garages in Silver Spring, but the work would reduce the number of available parking spaces,… Read More
Rep. McClain Delaney Bemoans Nursing Shortage During College Visit
U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) toured Montgomery College‘s Health Sciences Center at the Takoma Park-Silver Spring campus and spoke with perspective nursing students Thursday. McClain Delaney expressed concern with… Read More
Crime Fighting Police Drone Temporarily Suspended by MCPD
Montgomery County Police announced Wednesday that they have temporarily suspended their first responder drone program in Silver Spring due to construction at the launch site. MCPD uses drones to assist… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 24, In Montgomery County
It’s Friday, Oct. 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. The Shutdown Continues: On day 22 of the federal government… Read More
Silver Spring Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Deondray Darnell Osborne, 33, of Silver Spring was arrested in connection with attempted murder in a domestic violence case in which he is alleged to have fired multiple shots toward… Read More
Democratic Candidate Iroha Drops Out of County Executive Race
Back in March, Celeste Iroha registered her candidacy with the state of Maryland in the race for County Executive. Last week, she withdrew that bid due to health problems. In… Read More
Ryan’s Place Opens in Gaithersburg to Serve Developmentally Disabled Individuals
Ryan’s Place, a medical care practice for those with disabilities and their families, opened Wednesday in Gaithersburg. A ribbon cutting was held at the facility on Beechcraft Avenue that uses… Read More
Superintendent Says It’s Time to Find a New Warehouse as Building Conditions Decline
The condition of Montgomery County Public Schools’ buildings is deteriorating, including the warehouse in Rockville, which was constructed using materials recycled from the World War II era, according to MCPS… Read More
Council Approves Bill that Delivers More Choice, Better Prices for Renewable Energy
In a unanimous vote for all present members, the Montgomery County Council approved a bill Tuesday designed to promote the use of competitively priced clean and renewable energy by residents… Read More