Education

Kensington private school evacuated due to ‘major gas leak’

Kensington private school evacuated due to ‘major gas leak’

Leak was contained within 30 minutes of initial call, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service radio transmissions A Kensington private school was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to a major gas leak, according to Montgomery County...

Rabid fox on loose after attacking woman, dogs

Rabid fox on loose after attacking woman, dogs

Plus: Thunderbolts struggle with pitching amid new season; Crash blocks Rt. 355 on Tuesday June 10, 2026 6:00 a.m. 5:47 p.m. Since Saturday, a rabid fox is on the loose after attacking a woman and two dogs in Rockville. Police are urging residents...

From Bethesda Magazine: How to overcome chronic sleeplessness

From Bethesda Magazine: How to overcome chronic sleeplessness

A Potomac psychologist uses CBT-I therapy to treat patients June 9, 2026 3:00 p.m. 3:03 p.m. Before a D.C. lobbyist began working remotely, he considered himself a good sleeper. But his changing routines—going virtual then later back to...

5 things to know about the Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan

5 things to know about the Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan

Proposed master plan responds to impacts of upcoming Purple Line, expected investment in area With the Purple Line expected to open in late 2027, Montgomery County planners are developing a new master plan for a 2,100-acre, densely populated section...

Moore endorses Jawando for Montgomery County executive

Moore endorses Jawando for Montgomery County executive

Governor also supports two candidates for open County Council seats Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Friday afternoon endorsed Will Jawando in the race for Montgomery County executive along with a slew of other Democratic candidates for local and...

County school board appoints Woodward High School principal

County school board appoints Woodward High School principal

Positions also filled at Pyle Middle, Cloverly Elementary The Montgomery County school board unanimously approved several appointments at its Thursday meeting, including a principal for the newly built Charles W. Woodward High School in Rockville....

MCPS high school gymnastics gets another season

MCPS high school gymnastics gets another season

Plus: 16 development projects reshaping downtown Bethesda; ‘Haircuts for Becca’ supports Rockville student’s cancer fight June 5, 2026 6:00 a.m. 4:52 p.m. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has reversed its earlier decision to end gymnastics as...

As America turns 250, Rockville reflects on its history

As America turns 250, Rockville reflects on its history

Peerless Rockville’s latest exhibit connects centuries of local change to broader sweep of American history In honor of the 250th anniversary of American independence — and of Montgomery County itself — Peerless Rockville unveiled in mid-May a...