School board to vote Thursday on final fiscal year 2027 budget In a late afternoon Tuesday email, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas Taylor announced to district staff that he has revised his list of proposed position cuts...
If MoCo school board cuts psychologists, children like my son will pay the price My 14-year-old son Joseph is not a budget line. He is a child with autism who deserves safety, dignity, emotional support, and access to an education. Yet over the past...
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) introduces Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando (D) before he speaks at a campaign event Monday at Zinnia Restaurant in Silver Spring. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters) The primary must be getting...
Downtown location to serve as regional hub after nonprofit closed Washington, D.C., space Emma’s Torch, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that provides refugees with culinary training and career support, will open a café and training center in downtown...
The Harford County Circuit Court building in Bel Air. (File photo Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters) A member of the Harford County Council says she will not challenge her removal so that her predecessor can return to his position. Alison Imhoff, 39,...
ICE Out, Unmask ICE, Vehicle Recovery and County Values acts became law with county executive’s signature Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich (D) reiterated his support Monday for four immigration-related bills that the County Council passed...
Former first lady offers advice in video message during Monday’s ceremony For months, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School seniors publicly begged former first lady Michelle Obama to speak at their June graduation ceremony. While Obama did not make an...
MoCo Council president had said she would not weigh in on the Democratic primary involving three colleagues After previously saying she would not weigh in on the race involving her three colleagues, Montgomery County Council President Natali...
Issei eyes expansion of products to embrace textures and flavors from around the world A cherry-flavored gummy covered in a layer of dark chocolate – a signature product fromBethesda candy brand Issei Mochi Gummies– received national recognition and...
Complaint argues new plans do not adhere to initial 1998 development requirements June 2, 2026 8:00 a.m. 10:08 p.m. The Village of Friendship Heights filed a lawsuit May 13 asking a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge to decide whether updated...
Shawn Joseph, interim superintendent of Prince George's County public schools, with County Executive Aisha Braveboy, left, at the news conference last year announcing his appointment. Braveboy nominated Joseph to the job permanently Monday. (File...
Some suspects arrested, County Councilmember Kate Stewart says A Montgomery County Councilmember said a recent string of car break-ins in her district is being carried out by several different groups. Over the past week, multiple vehicles have been...
Vehicles left with 'broken driver's side windows on the side of the street,' MoCo official says June 1, 2026 2:41 p.m. 2:42 p.m. Whenever you leave your house, tell your wife, girlfriend, uncle, mother or father the roads you’re going to take. That...
Vendor error potentially impacted more than 447K voters statewide; officials still encourage use of replacement ballot Following avendor errorthat potentially impacted ballots sent to more than 447,000 voters across Maryland, state elections...
Schools offer frontline mental health systems during time of increasing need Some decisions are larger than budgets — they reflect our priorities and our values. As Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) considers eliminating school social workers,...
Md. League of Conservation Voters joins Sierra Club in backing challenger Amar Mukunda A second Maryland environmental group has snubbed veteran District 39 Sen. Nancy King (D-Montgomery Village) in favor of her primary challenger,...
Parents group argues 2025 decision was irresponsible, lacked transparency Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will evaluate its options after the County Council didn’t approve funding in its budget to pay for a 10-year leasing contract for a...
Plus: State Supreme Court overturns MoCo resident’s firearm conviction; Royal Farms to open Monday near downtown Silver Spring June 1, 2026 6:00 a.m. 8:55 p.m. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews responding Sunday to a report of an...
Sometimes it’s easy to tell when a car has been abandoned after an ICE arrest. Activists say broken windows on the driver’s side are often their first sign. (Graphic by Haley Parsley/Capital News Service) ByHaley ParsleyHoward Center for...
President Donald Trump looks on during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund has attracted...
Former Harford County Council member Aaron Penman (R) is in court fighting to get his old council job back. (File photo by Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters) Former Harford County Council member Aaron Penman inched closer Friday to potentially being...
Some measures include kindergarten assessment, college and career readiness Two state education boards approved additional metrics Thursday to improve student achievement that includes a focus on kindergarten and 10th grade students, which is...
Former Harford County Council member Aaron Penman (R) is in court fighting to get his old council job back. (File photo by Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters) Former Harford County Council member Aaron Penman inched closer Friday to potentially being...
Four incumbents, one challenger face off for four seats in June 23 primary During Wednesday night’s forum at Leisure World in Silver Spring, the five candidates running for the four seats on the Montgomery County Circuit Court in the June 23 primary...