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August 6, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

State Champion ‘MoCo LoCo’ Team One Step Closer to Little League World Series

Montgomery County’s Little League team “MoCo LoCo” won this year’s state championship and is two wins away from the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. This is the first time a Montgomery County team has claimed the title. “It was spectacular,” Head Coach Craig Dober told MyMCM at North Chevy Chase Local Park, where […]

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August 5, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Council Votes to Require Masks Indoors; New Regulation Effective Midnight Friday

Face masks will be required indoors again, and County leaders say it’s due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases. On Thursday afternoon, Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health Regulation, which requires face coverings in public indoor areas when the county reached “substantial” COVID-19 transmission. The regulation goes into effect on August […]

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August 5, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

MCPS Ofrece Recursos para que los Estudiantes se Preparen para el Regreso a Clases

Debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, el año pasado ha sido un torbellino, especialmente para los estudiantes. A medida que se acerca el comienzo del año escolar, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) prepararon algunos recursos de matemáticas, alfabetización e idiomas en línea para estudiantes y familias. Estos recursos permiten que los estudiantes […]

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August 5, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Maryland Tax-Free Week Starts Sunday: Here’s What Qualifies

Marylander shoppers will save six-percent on many purchases next week. Sunday kicks off Maryland’s Tax Free Week when certain items are exempt from the state sales tax. Clothing and footwear costing $100 or less, per item, are not subject to Maryland six-percent sales tax, according to a news release. The first $40 of a backpack […]

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August 5, 2021 | Staff Writer

MCPS Offers Resources For Students To Get Ready for Back to School

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the past year has been a whirlwind, especially for students. As the beginning of the school year approaches, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) prepared some math, literacy, and languages resources online for students and families. They allow students to review and practice their skills so they are ready to go […]

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August 3, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Ex Maestro de MCPS es Arrestado por Posesión de Pornografía Infantil

Richard W. Scherer, de 70 años, quien fue maestro durante aproximadamente 25 años en las escuelas públicas del condado de Montgomery (MCPS), fue arrestado y acusado de incitación a un menor y posesión de pornografía infantil. Según la Oficina del Fiscal de los Estados Unidos de Nueva York del Departamento de Justicia, Scherer renunció a […]

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August 3, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Recreation Department Extends Summer Camps at Six Community Centers 

The Montgomery County Recreation (MCR) Department extended summer camp programs at select recreation centers to serve families that benefit from the department’s financial assistance program. Per a release from the county, the following centers will extend camps, to begin Monday, Aug. 9 and Aug. 16: East County Community Center (Silver Spring) Good Hope Community Center […]

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August 3, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Former MCPS Teacher Arrested for Child Pornography Possession

Richard W. Scherer, 70, who was a teacher for approximately 25 years in Montgomery County Public Schools, was arrested and charged with enticement of a minor and possession of child pornography. According to the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office of New York, Scherer resigned from his position as an English for Speakers of Other […]

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August 2, 2021 | Joshua Casazza

Potomac Boy Scout Gives Back to Veterans

Potomac Boy Scout Joel Berinstein gathered a group of fellow scouts and volunteers to put together 304 care packages for veterans staying in VA Hospitals. Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, combs, tissues, toothpaste, lotion and deodorant can be found inside the boxes. For veterans with a longer stay, the gifts include activity and puzzle booklets. Each […]

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August 2, 2021 | Joshua Casazza

Local All-Stars Advance to Little League World Series Regional Tournament

The  MoCoLoco 12U All-Stars won the state championship July 23, earning a spot in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Little League World Series regional tournament. They defeated Berlin Little League convincingly 11-3. The team will pack their bags and head to Bristol, Connecticut for the playoffs August 8-14. The road to Bristol wasn’t smooth.  MoCoLoco […]

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