Elrich’s Public Safety Task Force Meets Thursday
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s public safety task force is scheduled to meet Thursday at 6 p.m. The virtual meeting will be streamed live via Facebook and will be broadcast… Read More
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About 2,000 MCPS Students Did Not Log Into Online Platforms Last Week
About 2,000 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students did not log into myMCPS Classroom or Zoom last week. Most students have successfully logged into virtual classes, Chief Technology Officer Pete… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Sept. 3, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Sept. 3 and here are five things for you to know today: 1. Free Coronavirus Testing: Montgomery County’s free coronavirus testing clinic runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.… Read More
Elrich Wants Montgomery County Police to Avoid Thin Blue Line Mentality
Montgomery County’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force met for the first time Monday to introduce goals for the group. 73 members were on the virtual meeting and Montgomery County Executive… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Sept. 2, in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Sept. 2 and here are five things for you to know today: 1. Virtual Briefing: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Emergency Management… Read More
School Board Committee Will Meet Thursday to Discuss Special Education This Fall
The Montgomery County Board of Education Special Populations Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday to discuss special education in the fall semester. Residents can submit questions before the… Read More
State Board of Education Tables Discussion About Live Instruction Requirement Until Sept. 1
The Maryland State Board of Education is tabling a discussion about live instruction requirements for the fall semester until Sept. 1, one day after the first day of school for… Read More
Gaithersburg Approves One-Year Halt on Lakeforest Mall Development
The Gaithersburg City Council approved a one-year maximum suspension of development on Lakeforest Mall property in order for the city to reassess redevelopment priorities. Last week, city staff recommended that… Read More
In New Draft Plan, MCPS Students Would Have Three Ways to Get Attendance Credit
In a new potential plan presented at a school board meeting Thursday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students would have three options to virtually fulfill their attendance requirement. Students can… Read More
Five Things to Know for July 1 in Montgomery County
July is here! Yes, we’re serious, even though it is International Joke Day. 1. Minimum Wage Increase: The minimum wage in Montgomery County increases today to $14 for large employers,… Read More
‘I Feel Sick’: MCPS Officials Express Disgust About Sexual Assault, Harassment and Racism Allegations
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials expressed their disgust at a board meeting Monday toward recent allegations of sexual assault, harassment and racism made by current and former students. “When… Read More
School Board and Officials Discuss Two Options for Fall: Hybrid and Fully Remote Learning
The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) school board and other officials discussed two options for back-to-school at a meeting Monday evening. The first is a hybrid option based on school… Read More