NEW: MOCO News Aggregator
July 12, 2024 Introduced today, the new MOCO News Aggregator page will automatically be updated hourly with all of the most recent posts from a variety of local Montgomery County sources. Contact us to request a site be added or removed from the aggregator. You can find the MOCO NewsContinue Reading
2023 Migration Trends: Maryland Sees Northern Influx, Southern Outflow
October 17, 2024 The U.S. Census today released their state to state migration flows data. We’re going to take a look at the in-flow and out-flow of people (over 1 year old) in Maryland. To see the MOE (Margin of Error) for each statistic, view the full data chart. MarylandContinue Reading
2024 BOE Finalist Candidate Questionnaire – Natalie Zimmerman (District 2)
October 17, 2024 We sent the following questionnaire to all 6 BOE finalist candidates and will be posting each of them individually (in the order received) as well as a comparison between them on another page. These are the responses by Natalie Zimmerman who is running for District 2 (everyoneContinue Reading
2024 BOE Finalist Candidate Questionnaire – Lynne Harris (At-Large)
October 17, 2024 We sent the following questionnaire to all 6 BOE finalist candidates and will be posting each of them individually (in the order received) as well as a comparison between them on another page. These are the responses by Lynne Harris who is running for At-Large (everyone inContinue Reading
2024 BOE Finalist Candidate Questionnaire – Rita Montoya (At-Large)
October 14, 2024 We sent the following questionnaire to all 6 BOE finalist candidates and will be posting each of them individually (in the order received) as well as a comparison between them on another page. These are the responses by Rita Montoya who is running for At-Large (everyone inContinue Reading
2024 BOE Finalist Candidate Questionnaire – Brenda Diaz (District 2)
October 14, 2024 We sent the following questionnaire to all 6 BOE finalist candidates and will be posting each of them individually (in the order received) as well as a comparison between them on another page. These are the responses by Brenda Diaz who is running for District 2 (everyoneContinue Reading
MCPS Once Among the Best, Now 8th Grade Math Hits Last Place and Many Subjects Outside Top 5
October 14, 2024 Background MCPS student proficiency on the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments was compared to other public school districts in Maryland for 2024 (the 2023-2024 school year). MCAP tests are administered in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, and Social Studies. According to the Maryland State DepartmentContinue Reading
SEEC Hosts “Take Your Legislator to Work Day” in Montgomery County as part of Maryland’s statewide event
Montgomery County, MD, [October 8, 2024] – As we celebrate October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), SEEC (Seeking Employment, Equality, and Community for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) continues to lead the way in advancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Montgomery County, MD. SEEC is proud toContinue Reading
Maryland Highlight: US Census School Funding Report
October 8 2024 The US Census released their report today on school funding. Take a look at how Maryland stacks up to other states as well as Maryland trends over the past 10 years. Maryland is above the reporting states average but has a similar trend line. Maryland typically hasContinue Reading
Opinion: Confessions of an EV Charging Nomad
October 8, 2024 – By AJ Campbell To submit an opinion piece for consideration, contact us here. Electric vehicle ownership is growing because of the big subsidies that help people buy new or used electric cars. But your experience as an EV owner can be very different depending on whetherContinue Reading
Breakthrough MCPS Middle School Singer-Songwriter Releases Powerful Single About Perseverance
October 7, 2024 Saanvi Purohit, a 14-year old singer-songwriter from Hallie Wells Middle School, has just released her first single on all major streaming platforms. Saanvi has been singing for as long as she can remember, and after a summer of dedication and hard work, she produced and released “Did youContinue Reading