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The last day of school for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students was June 20th but 33,496 students did not go to class that half day, according to information obtained by MyMCMedia. You may remember that the last day of school was pushed back from June 17 to June 20th because of the number of […]

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited with students at Montgomery Blair High School on June 1st to discuss ocean protection and other environmental issues. MCPS-TV reports. The group of students who met with Secretary Kerry included the Chesapeake Bay Regional Champions of the Ocean Science Bowl and the winners of the National Science Bowl. […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) interim superintendent Larry Bowers has decided to allow some Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (B-CC) students who reportedly consumed alcohol during prom activities to participate in the school’s graduation ceremonies. His decision overrules the principal’s decision on this matter. Bowers announced his decision in a letter to B-CC senior families dated […]

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2017 budget. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Dozens of members of the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCAAR) turned out for a Montgomery County Council public hearing on bill 15-16 on Tuesday. The bill would increase the recordation tax in the County. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, GCAAR members discuss why they oppose the bill. Related Posts: 

Police Announce Charges in Shopping Center Shootings Montgomery County police officers have charged the suspect in the shopping center shootings, Eulalio Tordil, with two counts of first degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and four counts of the use of a handgun in the commission of a felony. LIVE on #Periscope: May 7 Press […]

Rockville ranks number one on Livability.com’s “10 Best Cities for Families, 2016” list. According to a news release, editors from the website determined the list by crunching data about quality of schools, crime rate, measures of health quality, and economic factors as well. Cities also received points based on a communities walkability, diverse and have […]

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen introduced legislation to increase the recordation tax to help raise funds for additional school construction and affordable housing. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

The principal of Northwest High School announced this week that she is taking a new job within the school district. “It is with mixed emotions that I announce that I will be leaving Northwest High School,” Lance Dempsey wrote in an April 19th email to parents, staff and students. “I will be the new Associate […]

UPDATED Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen introduced legislation this week to change the rate of the recordation tax paid when properties are sold or refinanced. According to a Council news release, the tax premium only applies to sales and refinancing above $500,000 and the move will stimulate funding for additional school construction and affordable […]