Montgomery County
Looking back at the best of the fall sports season: Sherwood runners were on a mission
From runners helping their coach accomplish a clean sweep to a Cinderella football story, here are some of the most memorable stories from the fall.
5 questions for the new hire charged with boosting the county’s growth
Jared Smith, who started Monday as Montgomery County’s new economic development leader, says the local economy will bounce back from this latest period of uncertainty.
Maryland public schools lost over 11,000 students this year
Enrollment for Maryland public schools saw a much steeper decline than early estimates showed.
Why a principal celebrated the 67th day of school
You can tell kids to stop shouting “6-7!” — or you can lean into it.
Washington Capitals to launch street hockey league in Germantown
The Washington Capitals announced on Tuesday that they are launching the Capitals Street Hockey League at three locations, including Germantown.
Tenants threatened with eviction just got more rights
Landlords must now give tenants two full weeks of notice before evicting them.
Blow past a Takoma Park stop sign? AI could catch you.
Takoma Park will begin ticketing drivers who speed past stop signs in school zones next month in a four-year pilot program that utilizes artificial intelligence.
Superintendent pushes for closure of county’s only charter school
The move comes after months of trouble for the beleaguered charter school.
Former school board president Shebra Evans to replace Albornoz on County Council
Former school board president Shebra Evans will fill the at-large Montgomery County Council seat vacated this month by Gabe Albornoz.
New Montgomery history center receives major financial pledges
The Kiplinger Family Foundation pledged $1 million at a Montgomery History fundraising event on Thursday.
It’s frigid and the ceiling drips, but Toys for Tots finally has what it needs to play Santa this year
Montgomery County’s Toys for Tots was in desperate need of a warehouse, and they finally got one.
Who will replace Gabe Albornoz?
The Montgomery County Council is poised to appoint a candidate to fill the seat left open by Gabe Albornoz, who resigned on Dec. 1.
County leaders expect ‘difficult conversations’ on funding
Montgomery County is expecting to see $854 million less than expected in revenue over the next six years. Local officials blame the Trump administration.
Many film and heckle ICE. Here are their rights — and limitations.
Many of Montgomery County's immigrants live in fear of ICE. Many county residents want to support them, but may not know their own legal rights when they protest or videotape arrests.
A TikTok-viral, Broadway-hopeful musical sets cast, dates for Olney world premiere
“Little Miss Perfect,” which started as a song on TikTok that went viral, will have its world premier at the Olney Theatre. Producers hope it's Broadway-bound.
Quince Orchard wins back-to-back state football championships
The Cougars beat Wise 26-21 in the 4A final.
What are the priorities for local leaders next year? Combatting Trump
At two breakfasts, Montgomery County and state leaders pledged to counter the Trump administration.
Montgomery County teachers union throws its weight behind Will Jawando
The influential Montgomery County Education Association has endorsed County Council member Will Jawando in the race for county executive.
Republican lawsuit challenges Maryland voter roll maintenance
The suit argues the state has failed to remove the names of deceased voters or people who have moved and are no longer eligible to vote in Maryland.
Northwood High School student charged with gun possession
A student at Northwood High School in Rockville was arrested and charged with gun possession. An altercation between students prompted a school lockdown.
