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September 22, 2015 | Staff Writer

Holy Redeemer in Kensington Walks With Francis (VIDEO)

Holy Redeemer in Kensington has produced a video showcasing how the students and staff are pledging to “walk with Frances.” So far, over 2,100 people have watched the video. Take a look: Well this is a pretty phenomenal #WalkwithFrancis video! Well done Holy Redeemer in Kensington! http://t.co/Dhj66BIpVj — 270Catholic (@270Catholic) September 17, 2015 You can […]

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September 22, 2015 | Staff Writer

Northwest Over Blair, 58-23 (PHOTOS)

Our coverage of Friday night under the lights continues in Silver Spring where the Montgomery Blair Blazers take on the Northwest Jaguars. The Jaguars took an early lead and finished the game with a win over the Blazers with a score of 58 to 23. Great game tonight! Northwest takes home the win 58-23 🏈💕 […]

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September 20, 2015 | Staff Writer

Quince Orchard Cougars Over Wootton Patriots, 41-0 (VIDEO)

The Quince Orchard Cougars won their football game Friday night, 41-0, against the Wootton Patriots in the third week of the season.   Videographer Paul Flickinger captured game highlights from the sideline. Take a look:

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September 18, 2015 | Aline Barros

photo of 2014 Maker Faire

Silver Spring Maker Faire Set for September 20

County residents get ready for lots of making, creating and inventing. Montgomery County officials and the Kids International Discovery (KID) Museum are scheduled to host the Silver Spring Maker Faire on Sept. 20 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building. County Executive Isiah Leggett and County Council President George Leventhal are […]

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September 15, 2015 | Aline Barros

“He Was So Loving” Says Friend of Teen Struck and Killed by an Amtrak Train

UPDATED: Sept. 16, 9:46 a.m. — They met through Instagram and were friends for more than three years. Evelynn Santos, a Damascus High School student, said John Martin DeReggi Jr- the teen struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Boyds on Monday afternoon- was a loving and affectionate person. “We ended up dating, and […]

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September 10, 2015 | Aline Barros

Annual Hispanic Gala Celebrates 77 Students in Silver Spring (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Seventy-seven Maryland students were the recipients of the 2015 Maryland Hispanic Achievement Scholarships presented at the Montgomery County Executive’s Hispanic Gala on Sept. 10 at The Fillmore in Silver Spring. It was a night of celebration where students received a one-time $2,000 scholarship award. One by one, they crossed the stage to accept this scholarship that […]

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September 9, 2015 | Staff Writer

Ingleside at King Farm Launches Certified Nursing Assistant Program (PHOTOS)

Sixteen students from Gaithersburg High School have been selected to participate in a career-launching training program that will provide them with the skills to become certified nursing assistants. The program is sponsored by Ingleside at King Farm, a senior living community in Rockville, and a local foundation created by Dr. William Leahy, a physician who […]

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September 4, 2015 | Staff Writer

Damascus Over Quince Orchard, 39-17 (PHOTOS)

High school football is back. Our coverage of Friday night under the lights begins in Damascus where the Hornets took on the Cougars. It was the Hornets who took an early 14-0 lead but the Cougars were on the board soon after that. At halftime, the score was 27-14, Damascus. Damascus Senior Jake Funk had […]

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September 3, 2015 | Staff Writer

Gaithersburg Indoor Aquatic Center Remains Closed for Maintenance

The Gaithersburg Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 2 Teachers Way next to Gaithersburg Middle School, remains closed for annual cleaning and maintenance. The annual maintenance includes draining and refilling of the pool, gutter polishing, top to bottom cleaning, touch-up painting, and washer/dryer, HVAC, and door inspections. Plumbing and floor repairs in the women’s locker room […]

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September 3, 2015 | Staff Writer

High School Athletes Use Smokeless Tobacco More Than Non-Athletes

High school athletes who play on sports teams smoke tobacco products at a lower rate than non-athletes, but use smokeless tobacco at a higher rate, according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Data from national Youth Risk Behavior Surveys (YRBS) show […]

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