Dual enrollment program with MCPS allows students to earn high school diploma, take college-level courses Ylealynn Datuin, a Montgomery County high school senior, will have two commencement ceremonies to attend this spring. She’ll be graduating...
Glass, Jawando both approaching public election fund distribution limit weeks out from June 23 primary election Democrat Andrew Friedson is spending big in his bid for Montgomery County executive, reporting nearly $1 million for advertising buys...
School board to discuss, take tentative action on policy Thursday May 21, 2026 12:02 p.m. 12:03 p.m. Ahead of a Thursday meeting where the school board will take tentative action on the Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) rules on whether...
Funding for MCPS is $36M short of district request; Taylor to propose cuts at Thursday school board meeting May 21, 2026 11:51 a.m. 11:52 a.m. The Montgomery County Council on Thursday officially voted to approve the county’s $7.9 billion operating...
Where to stay, what to do and where to go during the Charm City event On a typical weekday in downtown Baltimore, you might see a smattering of suited workers passing through War Memorial Plaza, a fountain-filled park bookended by the dome of City...
EatFree aims to help area diners safely navigate restaurant menus After years of frightening food-related allergic reactions that repeatedly sent him to the hospital, Bethesda native Kou Ashtary—then a senior at the University of Maryland—decided in...
Adding county executive representative would increase transparency, accountability in budgeting process Nearly half of Montgomery County’s budget goes to our public schools. For most families, that’s reassuring — it serves as proof that we...
No foul play suspected in Wednesday morning incident, police say May 20, 2026 10:40 a.m. 10:41 a.m. Montgomery County police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) crews responded Wednesday morning to Sherwood High School in Sandy...
Plus: Montgomery History announces creation of Connie Chung Oral History Studio; County department of transportation launched countywide campaign to fix crosswalk signals Four people were arrested Tuesday after allegedly crashing a stolen vehicle in...
County school board to vote June 4 on reconciled fiscal year 2027 budget Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas Taylor is expected to announce Thursday his recommendations for staffing cuts to close an anticipated $36 million...
This week brings a summer concert series, bike rides, blues and BBQ, and family-friendly events across Rockville, Silver Spring, Bethesda and beyond When it comes to things to do each week, there’s no place quite like Montgomery County. The region...
‘The Crossover’ writer discusses his career, engaging young readers and the virtues of poetry May 19, 2026 3:00 p.m. 1:37 p.m. The soulful sounds of a horn, accompanied by a stand-up bass, drums, maybe a piano, start flowing into Kwame Alexander’s...
Freedman’s State Park honors its former property owner who bought freedom from slavery for himself and his family May 19, 2026 11:32 a.m. 11:37 a.m. Brookeville is now home to Maryland’s newest state park — 1,000 acres dedicated to telling the story...
Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington hosts session with three of five Democratic candidates Three of the five Democrats running for Montgomery County executive were invited to a candidate forum hosted by the Jewish Community...
Initiative streamlines access to critical supports, according to Governor’s Office for Children New families in need of health insurance, parental leave and other resources can look up that information on a new state website launched Thursday....
A volunteer and a graduate student at the University of Maryland collect water and sediment samples from the Potomac River in mid-April 2026. (Photo courtesy Potomac Riverkeeper Network) ByTimothy B. WheelerandJeremy CoxThe Chesapeake Bay Journal...
A mural of jockeys riding horses painted on the City of Laurel's Main Street, part of the city's preparation for the Preakness Stakes coming to town. (Photo by Akira Kyles/Capital News Service) As passersby stroll down Laurel’s Main Street, signs...
Laurel Park will host a scaled-down version of the Preakness Stakes Saturday while Pimlico, the traditional home of the second leg of Triple Crown, is being rebuilt. (Photo by John Rydell/Maryland Matters) Ron Sargent is thrilled that his hometown...
Educator unions to meet with district to discuss potential personnel reductions The decision on whether to cut hundreds of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) positions is now in the hands of MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor and the county...
In 9-2 straw vote, council supported $7.9 B county operating budget with no property tax increase, progressive income tax structure May 15, 2026 12:00 p.m. 12:07 p.m. In an emotional straw vote Friday, the Montgomery County Council voted 9-2 to...
Debate about funding for MCPS continues; County Council to reconvene Friday, Fani-González says Afterpostponing a straw voteon the next year’s capital and operating budgets from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Montgomery County Council President...
Emergency radio transmissions describe teen being chased and attacked by group near Rockville school Thursday A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized Thursday after being assaulted near Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, according to Montgomery...
More than 120 authors, free workshops and family-friendly activities are set for Saturday at Bohrer Park May 14, 2026 11:33 a.m. 11:40 a.m. The Gaithersburg Book Festival returns Saturday to Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm with more than 120...
Educators warn of negative impacts on students Dozens of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employees and supporters stood outside the County Council building in Rockville Thursday morning, holding signs, waving to honking cars and urging the...