Local Dungeons & Dragons group wins awards at Gen Con
A local Dungeons & Dragons group, the Legends of Avantris, won several ENNIE awards last weekend at the 23rd annual gamers convention, Game Con. The annual awards are fan-based honors… Read More
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Silver Spring’s Montgomery Blair High School English teacher named Teacher of the Year
A Montgomery Blair High School educator has been named the 2026 Teacher of the Year. “I’m elated, speechless,” said Michelle Elie, an English teacher at Montgomery Blair, after being named… Read More
Raskin honored at MLKing Jr. International Salute Breakfast
During Sunday’s Martin Luther King Jr. International Salute breakfast, U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) and Jason Wingard, president of the Potomac Community Foundation, were honored. Raskin received the King Legacy… Read More
Gov. Moore honors County Police autism unit
Gov. Wes Moore recognized the Montgomery County Police Department’s autism and disability-focused unit Monday with the Ethan Saylor Alliance Award honoring two decades of work to improve interactions between law… Read More
75 Officers and Several Civilians Honored for Valor at County Police Awards
Seventy-five police officers, along with a few civilians, were honored Wednesday during the second Montgomery County Police awards for 2025. Many were recognized for saving lives, solving crimes and keeping… Read More
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hosts The Hispanic Leadership Awards Gala
The Hispanic Leadership Awards Gala, hosted by The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County, is a “momentous occasion where we come together to honor outstanding Hispanic leaders in our… Read More
Silver Spring Chamber Honors Those Who Make Area Shine
Decked out in their best Oscar wardrobes, members of the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce awarded those who helped improve the area during its 32nd annual Awards and Installation… Read More
Student Recycling Leaders Awarded
As part of the county’s Recycling Awareness Week, residents and teams who are committed to waste reduction were honored during the 26th annual Recycling Achievement Recognition Awards on Tuesday in… Read More
Outstanding Teachers, Staff Honored at Education Awards Celebration
Megan Campbell, instrumental music teacher at Parkland Middle School in Rockville, was named the 2025 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Teacher of the Year during Tuesday night’s Distinguished Service to… Read More
Police Officers Honored During Awards Ceremony
Officers were honored Wednesday during a Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) awards ceremony at Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg. Awardees included Sgt. Patrick Kepp, who received the Medal of Valor,… Read More
Silver Spring Chamber Celebrates 31 Years
The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 31 years of service Wednesday night at the AFI Silver Theatre by honoring its members and installing its new board. “This… Read More
Public Safety Responders Honored for Their Service in the Community
Public safety professionals were recognized for their life-saving actions and contributions to ensuring safety in the community. The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce hosted its 29th Annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast… Read More