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January 29, 2015 | Aline Barros

Students in Silver Spring Learn About Suicide Prevention (VIDEO)

The school day started with games, sharing fun memories from the holidays, and favorite foods just before a more serious talk about one of the leading causes of death among teenagers: suicide. To help in the efforts of preventing suicide among teens, the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Montgomery County in partnership with Umttr– […]

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January 26, 2015 | Krista Brick

School Start Times on Table for MCPS School Board (VIDEO)

If you have an opinion on whether Montgomery County Public Schools should change the times schools start and end, you have just one more week to let the school board know about it. The MCPS Board of Education recently held two public hearings on the topic of changing school start times. MyMCMedia’s Krista Brick has […]

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January 22, 2015 | Staff Writer

Adventure Theatre MTC Presents Petite Rouge, A Cajun Red Riding Hood (Photos)

Petite Rouge, A Cajun Red Riding Hood runs now through March 8 at Adventure Theatre (ATMTC) in Glen Echo Park. The production was adapted from the book by Mike Artell and Jim Harris by D.C. native Joan Cushing. Petite Rouge is directed and choreographed by ATMTC Producing Artistic Director Michael J. Bobbitt with musical direction […]

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January 20, 2015 | Sonya Burke

photo of Quince Orchard vs Poolesville boys basketball game 1/20/15

QO Cougars Over Poolesville Falcons, 51-35 (PHOTOS)

It was the Quince Orchard Cougars boys basketball team over the Poolesville Falcons, 51-35, on Jan. 20. The Cougars took the lead early and never turned back. PHOTOS | Phil Fabrizio Boys Basketball: Quince Orchard 51 #Poolesville 35 (final) #allmets #mdpreps — PHS ATHLETICS (@PHSathletics) January 21, 2015 Final QO 51 Poolesville 35 pic.twitter.com/OhDb24oZnK — […]

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January 19, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Summer Camp Registration Opens on Jan. 20

Registration for Montgomery County Recreation’s summer camps and programs opens on Tuesday, January 20. Hundreds of affordably priced offerings, including arts, nature, science and sports are featured, among many other options. Camps and summer programs are available for tots to teens and all skill levels at hundreds of locations throughout Montgomery County. Early registration is […]

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January 17, 2015 | Staff Writer

Magruder Colonels Win Against QO Cougars in Gaithersburg, 50-44 (PHOTOS)

It’s high school basketball season and one of the games last night in Montgomery County featured the Magruder Colonels against the Quince Orchard Cougars. The Colonels came out on top, 50-44. Below are some photos, courtesy of photographer Phil Fabrizio, who was also tweeting live throughout the game. Final: Magruder over QO. 50-44. pic.twitter.com/z9whQif3Fr — […]

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January 6, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Inside MCPS’ Closure Decision and What About Tomorrow?

UPDATED Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students enjoyed their first snow day of the new year on Jan. 6. But the decision to close the county’s school district came after an earlier morning announcement of a two hour delay. We wanted to know how those decisions were made, so we turned to Dana Tofig, who […]

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January 5, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Local Irish Dancers Make Their Mark at Competition in Orlando (PHOTOS)

Some local dancers are moving on to world and national competitions after qualifying at the 2014 Southern Region Oireachtas in Orlando last month. According to a news release, 35 dancers from Scoil Rince Ni Dubhthaigh (SRND, also known as the Duffy School of Irish Dance) took part in the dance competition which featured dancers from […]

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December 22, 2014 | Krista Brick

Rockville Holds Off Watkins Mill For the Win (PHOTOS)

The Rockville High School varsity boys basketball team topped Watkins Mill in a low-scoring game on Rams home court Monday night. Rockville outscored Watkins Mills by 10 points, with a 42-32 final score. Rockville notched its second win of the season so far. Rams made the most of their efficient offense to hold back the […]

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December 9, 2014 | Krista Brick

Northwest Wins Maryland 4A Championship Game (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

It was a shoot-out at the M&T Bank Stadium Friday night but in the end it was the Northwest Jags over Old Mill of Millersville to take the 4A state championship title.   This makes back-to-back championship titles for the Germantown team. The final score was 34-31. Both teams struck quickly to start the game […]

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