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The Montgomery County Board of Education has asked Gov. Larry Hogan to take another look at his executive order mandating when school systems can start and end classes. In August, the governor issued the order, which would require school to start after Labor Day and end on June 15, 2018, a move he said would give […]

The Purple Line, the 16-mile Bethesda-to-New Carrollton light rail connection, has fended off community opposition and small shrimp-like creatures. Now it has to fend off a new president’s budget plan. President Donald Trump’s budget has a provision saying the federal government would not pay for any projects unless a full funding agreement was in hand. […]

Maryland troopers are stepping up patrols on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. According to a Maryland State Police Department news release, police will be focusing on impaired, aggressive and distracted drivers. “If alcohol is part of your celebration, then driving should not be,” said Colonel William Pallozzi. “We will accept no excuses and will have zero […]

Montgomery County Council members Tuesday called County Executive Ike Leggett’s proposed budget a good start. They said they were sure the spending plan would go through changes as it passes through council committees before its adoption. “It’s a solid template that we will modify as we do, but it’s a good starting point for our […]

Here are five things to know today, March 16, in Montgomery County: 1. Small business owners are expected to gather at MCM’s studios this morning for the Small Business Network. The featured speakers are County Council President Roger Berliner and Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) Director Marla Bilonick. If you can’t attend, watch the live […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett’s proposed fiscal 2018 budget calls for the county to contribute $136.8 million toward its $309.3 million budget, a $2 million increase over last year’s contribution. The college, however, sought a $7.4 million increase. In a statement released Wednesday, college President DeRionne Pollard said the college would ask the County Council for […]

Northwest High School in Germantown was on lockdown for a time last week while Montgomery County police searched for a teenager riding a skateboard and carrying what appeared to be an M-16 style rifle, according to Twitter posts from police and the school’s principal. Police were told that a male teenager with the gun was […]

Hold onto your hat! The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Montgomery County, effective from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. today. According to the advisory, the highest wind gusts are expected late this morning into the afternoon. Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees and power lines. Scattered power outages may also […]

Bundle up! It’s cold outside and the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory. Here are five more things to know today, March 15, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County public schools are opening two hours late today. 2. Executive Ike Leggett unveiled his proposed $5.4 billion budget this week. 3. Got a question for […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials have announced that the district’s schools will open two hours late tomorrow. Bus service will be provided on a two hour delayed schedule on March 15th, according to an announcement posted on the school district’s website. Morning prekindergarten, morning half-day Head Start and other morning half-day programs are canceled. […]