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February 10, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Bocce Ball Division 2 Championships in Montgomery County (VIDEO)

The Division 2 Bocce Ball championships were recently held at Clarksburg High School. Six Montgomery County Public Schools – Damascus, Clarksburg, Northwest, Quince Orchard, Seneca Valley and Watkins Mill – participated on this day. County Cable Montgomery’s Photographer Mike Springirth has the story: You can also watch this report on The Bottom Line. Visit our […]

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February 9, 2015 | Aline Barros

photo of MCPS Sleep In protest Feb. 9

“Sleep in Protest” For Later School Start Times (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

Montgomery County students, parents and their supporters held a “sleep in” protest in front of the school system’s headquarters in Rockville on Feb. 9. “Save Our Sleep” supporters gathered with blankets, sleeping bags and together they shouted, “What do we want?” and they replied, “more sleep.” The Board of Education is considering a change in […]

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February 8, 2015 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Launches “Young Montgomery” TV Show (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Office of Public Information (PIO) has launched “Young Montgomery,” a half-hour cable television show geared to highlight the accomplishments and activities of the County’s youth population. “Young people represent our County’s future and they have a lot they want to say. I’m pleased that ‘Young Montgomery’ will be an outlet for hearing […]

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February 8, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Katie Ledecky Sets New Record in 500 Free in Germantown (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky set a new American record in the girls 500 free by resetting her own record by more than two seconds on Friday night at the DC Metro Championships at the Germantown Indoor Swim Center. Her time: 4:26:58. The Stone Ridge senior was swimming in her last high school meet this […]

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February 7, 2015 | Krista Brick

Fine Tuning Music in Montgomery Village (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

For the fifth time, the Montgomery Philharmonic and local Montgomery County Public School students in the Watkins Mill cluster are making beautiful music together. Watkins Mill High School hosted a benefit concert Monday night to raise funds for the instrumental music program. And they are getting help with fundraising and fine tuning their skills thanks […]

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February 5, 2015 | Krista Brick

MCPS Students React to Starr’s Resignation (VIDEO)

Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr has just days left in his role heading up one of the state’s largest school districts but some students say they are confused about why his contract was not renewed. MyMCMedia spoke with two student leaders at Richard Montgomery High School Thursday about the decision. “I think a lot of people […]

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February 3, 2015 | Aline Barros

Music, Arts and Essay Contest to Celebrate African American History Month

In celebration of African American History Month, Gaithersburg will host a reception Feb. 18 at the Activitiy Center at Bohrer Park. Winners of a student essay contest will be recognized.

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January 30, 2015 | Krista Brick

Georgetown Prep Over Landon (PHOTOS)

It was a high-scoring game between Georgetown Prep and the Landon School Friday night, but in the end it was Prep that took the win before a crowd of alunni who were inducted into that school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. The Hoyas took the lead early on and never gave it up outscoring the Bears […]

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January 30, 2015 | Krista Brick

Students Win Art Contest at Johns Hopkins University Montgomery Campus (PHOTOS)

For the ninth year, Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus hosted an art show featuring the work of young artists and photographers.

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January 29, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Government Lessons on Location (PHOTOS)

More than 40 Montgomery County students on Jan. 29 participated in a mentoring day at the Montgomery County Council office building in Rockville, sponsored by the Task Force on Mentoring. The mentors are students from Springbrook High School and Julius West Middle School. The students who are mentored throughout the year attend Broad Acres Elementary […]

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