Stolen Virgin Mary Statue Found at Bethesda Church
The Virgin Mary statue that has been missing from the yard of Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church in Darnestown is back there once again. The two-foot-high statue was… Read More
February 2023
Council Meeting Reveals Gaps in Youth Drug Crisis Solutions
The County Council Committee on Health and Human Services (HHS) met to address the current fentanyl fueled youth drug crisis on Monday. Committee Chair Will Jawando brought many members of… Read More
Gaithersburg High School Presenta Programas de Carreras Técnicas y Profesionales
El “Mes de CTE” se reconoce cada febrero para destacar los programas de Educación Técnica y Profesional (CTE). Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) ofrecen dichos programas, que… Read More
3 Residents Appointed to County Planning Board
James Hedrick, Mitra Pedoeem and Shawn Bartley were chosen Tuesday to sit on the Montgomery County Planning Board. Only Pedoeem received the full support of council. In October 2021, councilmembers… Read More
Gaithersburg High School Showcases Programs Including Automotive Tech, Child Development
“CTE Month” is recognized every February to highlight Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) offers such programs, which provide technical skill education and career-related experiences.… Read More
8 Schools Added to Free Lunch Program Bringing Total to 23
Students at eight Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will be eating lunch for free starting Wednesday, bringing the total number of schools offering free lunches to 23. The program is… Read More
Glass Presenta una Resolución para Ayudar a 17,000 Familias de Maryland a Evitar Desalojos
Los residentes del condado de Montgomery se enfrentan al final de la asistencia de alquiler, además de las reducciones en los beneficios de SNAP. Durante la sesión del Concejo del… Read More
Gaithersburg Announces Storm Drain Art Contest
Gaithersburg’s Storm Drain Art Contest, which culminates in a paint-out in June, is designed to show the importance of protecting the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The contest is sponsored by Gaithersburg… Read More
At Olney Library Drag Story Hour, Community Volunteers Shield Families from Protestors
A Drag Story Hour held at Olney Library on Feb. 26 ran smoothly under the protection of the Parasol Patrol — a community volunteer organization that shields children at LGBTQ+ events.… Read More
Glass Introduces Resolution to Help 17,000 Maryland Families Avoid Eviction
Montgomery County residents are facing an end to local rental assistance, in addition to reductions in SNAP benefits. During Council’s Tuesday session, President Evan Glass introduced a resolution calling on… Read More
Department of Transportation Announces ‘Heads Up Phones Down’ Video Contest
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced their ‘Heads Up Phones Down’ video contest for high school students. Students are challenged to create a video, maximum of 30 seconds,… Read More
Delegate Kelly Now Senator Kelly
Ariana Kelly, who has been a delegate since Jan. 12, 2011, was sworn in Monday as District 16’s senator. She replaces Sen. Susan Lee, who Gov. Wes Moore appointed as… Read More