Opinion: Commentary: MoCo Residents Deserved Input Before Closing Schools
As mothers and grandmothers, the 400 members of the Montgomery County Federation of Republican Women (MCFRW) applaud Governor Larry Hogan for overturning the Montgomery County Health Officer’s directive to keep nonpublic schools closed.
Clean Energy or Farmland? Or Both? in Montgomery County: Solar Could Supplant Agricultural Reserve
Council moves forward with zoning amendment to allow solar fields, an industrial use, in the agricultural reserve.
Andrew Friedson was the lone dissenting voice, advocating for the Agricultural Reserve, land preserved 40 years ago by zoning laws to remain farmland forever.
Private Schools Face See-Saw on Opening in Montgomery County
Governor overrules Montgomery County health officer after he says private schools must not hold in-person classes.
School always includes tests. Educators, administrators, parents and students are being tested this week concerning how and when their schools might open.
‘We’ve Seen an Awakening’ in Montgomery County
Council passes use of force policy that prohibits a police officer from using deadly force unless as a last resort.
Craig Rice beamed and Will Jawando teared as a unanimous roll call of Montgomery County’s Council effected change and policy hundreds of years in the making.
Airplane Noise Virtual Community Conversation and AIrcraft Noise Mitigation Study Kickoff Meeting
Airplane Noise
Opinion: Column: Safeguarding My Future
Whether or not I'm certain about my attitude toward being a dual cancer threat (non small cell lung and papillary thyroid, cancer), only my subconscious knows for sure.
Back-to-School Vaccinations Required, Even with Distance Learning
Free vaccine clinics are designed to help ensure that all children are vaccinated.
While there’s a cloud of uncertainty over what the back-to school season will look like this year, one thing is certain: children still need to be vaccinated.
Senior Year Unlike Any Other
Recent high school grads, Class of 2021 face college uncertainty amid pandemic.
Senior year, 2020 T.C. Williams graduate Mikaela Pozo applied to 17 colleges.
Max Scherzer Signs Baseball for Women’s Education Fundraiser
There is an opportunity to own a baseball signed by Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer with “2019 World Series Champs!” and at the same time support women’s and girl’s education.
Opinion: Commentary: The Path to Marijuana Legalization
The prohibition of marijuana in America has clearly failed.
‘Ugly Consequences’ in Montgomery County
West Montgomery seeks to stem incidents of illegal deforestation that some say is on the rise.
A member of West Montgomery County Citizens Association noticed forest clearing on a lot in the Glen Hills area of Potomac, and reported the incident to County regulators.
Bees, Birds, Photographers Flock to Fields of Sunflowers
Fields of sunflowers will be in full bloom this week off River Road in Poolesville.