Montgomery Community Media

Superintendent Jack Smith held his monthly media briefing on Thursday. Topics of discussion included efforts to combat hate and bias in schools, vaping awareness, and pedestrian safety. Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight also shared details on what plans MCPS continues to have in place to make sure there is inclusion and acceptance for all students.

All full-time Montgomery County Public Schools employees officially have free and unlimited access to all county recreation and aquatics facilities. Councilmember Gabe Albornoz will hold a press conference Saturday morning at the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center in Rockville to make the announcement formally. He’ll be joined by Recreation Director Robin Riley, […]

Montgomery County Public School Superintendent Jack Smith held a press conference Tuesday, where Smith answered questions about the letter mailed to the Damascus community detailing an update into MCPS’s internal investigation into the alleged locker room rapes. (Video courtesy of Facebook/Fox 5 DC) Athletic Director, JV Football Coach Out at Damascus MCPS is making major […]

Since moving to Boyds in 2016, the Warrior Canine Connection has continued helping military veterans and their families heal their wounds, both visible and invisible. The nonprofit organization breeds yellow and black labs, as well as golden retrievers. Immediately from birth, every puppy undergoes extensive training, preparing to work as a service dog for veterans. […]

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith said at a press conference Tuesday that, as of now, the last day of school is still June 14. Last Wednesday, schools were closed because of inclement weather for the fourth time during the academic calendar. Because MCPS has already used its three free snow days, the […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will allocate $68 million dollars into the pension fund, and he will not fully fund education in the state of Maryland. Hogan said he was elected to “provide the fiscal discipline that Maryland taxpayers expect” on a news conference in Annapolis on May 14. “Here are the facts,” Hogan said adding […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal held a briefing on Monday where he discussed the Large County Caucus, the Pepco merger and the vote on the Silver Spring Transit Center. Watch the full news conference here.

Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice will meet with members of the media on Monday, May 5, to discuss key items that will be facing the County Council and its respective committees in the near future. At the briefing, he will provide an update on Council committee recommendations regarding County Executive Isiah Leggett’s proposed Fiscal […]

Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice will meet with members of the media on March 10, to discuss key items that will be facing the County Council and its respective committees in the near future. Among the issues Rice is expected to talk about is the possibility of the Maryland General Assembly providing additional funding […]

Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice will meet with members of the media on Monday, Feb. 24, to discuss key items that will be facing the County Council and its respective committees in the near future. Among the issues he will talk about are the Council’s priorities during the ongoing Maryland General Assembly session. Members […]