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March 12, 2021 | Abby Espiritu

A Guide to St. Patrick’s Day in Montgomery County

St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday where you could normally find Montgomery County residents celebrating at favorite local pubs such as McGinty’s or Flanagan’s Harp & Fiddle, will undoubtedly look very different this year. Luckily, the community can look forward to a range of both in-person and virtual events planned to celebrate with family and friends […]

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August 24, 2015 | Aline Barros

Memorial Service for Late Wootton High School Principal Michael Doran (VIDEO)

More than 2,000 people among them students, parents, educators, and county officials gathered at a memorial service to pay tribute to Wootton High School Principal Michael Doran. Doran died unexpectedly on Aug. 19. Former and current students sang songs to honor the principal’s Irish roots and shared memories of a man who they say cared deeply […]

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August 19, 2015 | Aline Barros and Sonya Burke

Wootton High School Principal Michael Doran Dies

UPDATED The Wootton High School community is mourning the loss of its beloved principal. Dr. Michael Doran passed away on Aug. 19, according to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) interim superintendent Larry Bowers. For the past 12 years, Dr. Doran served as the principal of Wootton High School. According to Bowers, Doran was found unresponsive in his […]

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July 17, 2015 | Staff Writer

D.C. United’s Conor Doyle Visits Rockville (VIDEO)

D.C. United soccer player Conor Doyle recently visited with some youth in Rockville. Rockville 11’s Dani Bozzini has the story. Visit our PEG partner Rockville11 to view more of its programming.

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March 17, 2015 | Krista Brick

SoberRide Offering Free Rides for St. Patrick’s Day Revelers

If your St. Patrick’s Day plan involves a visit to an Irish pub to celebrate, consider using the SoberRide program to get home safely. WRAP’s 2015 St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide program will be offered from 4  p.m. today until 4 a.m. March 18. To receive a free cab ride home (up to a $30 fare), please […]

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