Five Things to Know for June 16 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Tuesday, June 16. 1. County council meeting: The county council will meet today. On the agenda: a COVID-19 update from… Read More
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Black Lives Matter Protesters March Down Rockville Pike
Black Lives Matter protesters took to Rockville on Friday to raise awareness and demand justice for the killings of George Floyd and other black people by police officers. The protest… Read More
Bethesda Protester: ‘I Don’t Think We Deserve to be Getting Killed’
Peaceful protestors gathered in front of the Connie Morella Library in Bethesda for a Black Lives Matter protest Tuesday afternoon. Protests, including this one, are happening nationwide in response to… Read More
‘More and More Likely’ Schools Will Be Closed for School Year, MCPS Superintendent Says
“Maryland has not closed all of its schools for the rest of the school year, but that seems more and more likely,” Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Jack… Read More
Blair’s Silver Chips Student Reporters Meet New Digital Deadlines
Montgomery Blair High School’s independently run student newspaper, Silver Chips, is currently operating exclusively for the web. Since Montgomery County Public Schools have moved to online learning, Blair senior Prayag… Read More
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Schoolers Start ‘Social Distance Television’
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School began Social Distance Television, or SDTV, to keep students engaged and connected while they’re out of school and feeling isolated. Students produce newscasts that air at… Read More
Sunflower Bakery is Serving the Community by Donating Muffins
Sunflower Bakery, a non-profit bakery in Rockville, is going above and beyond to help the community by providing muffins to food shelters, pantries and hospital staff in the Metro D.C.… Read More
UMD Says Student Crisis Fund Has Almost Run Out, Asks for Donations
The University of Maryland (UMD) is asking for donations to its Student Crisis Fund. The fund helps students who are hit with emergency financial needs, according to its page. The… Read More
MCPS Announces Plan in the Event Schools Close Due to Coronavirus
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is preparing to provide instructional activities for all students online in the event that schools must close due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. MCPS sent out… Read More
Board of Elections Recruiting 1,500 Students for ‘Future Vote’ Program
Middle and High School Students Needed for ‘Future Vote’ Program The Montgomery County Board of Elections seeks students from grades 6-12 to participate in the Future Vote program. Students may… Read More
MCPS Announces Two-Hour Delay Wednesday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials have announced a two-hour delay Wednedsay, Jan. 8 because of weather conditions affecting roads. According to the MCPS website, bus service will be provided… Read More
Elrich, County Leaders Discuss Kirwan Recommendations for MCPS
The Coalition for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future held a School Funding and Policy Community Forum Wednesday at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring. The forum was a space… Read More