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Student journalists from across Montgomery County Public Schools are challenging a March memo that they say could restrict student press freedom and give school administrators broad authority to review and potentially block student reporting before publication. Student Journalists From All 25 MCPS High Schools Send Open Letter According to aContinue Reading

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This post is part of the Moderately MOCO Candidate Introduction Series. Candidates who did not receive the questionnaire via email or need more information can get access through our contact form. The information in this post was submitted directly by the candidate and does not represent the views of ModeratelyContinue Reading

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As graduation season fills auditoriums across Montgomery County, one recent graduate wants students to remember the power of apprenticeships as pathways that let you earn, learn, and launch a career at the same time. A Second Chance Takes Shape A 20-year-old from Montgomery County who once defined himself by baseballContinue Reading

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This post is part of the Moderately MOCO Candidate Introduction Series. Candidates who did not receive the questionnaire via email or need more information can get access through our contact form. The information in this post was submitted directly by the candidate and does not represent the views of ModeratelyContinue Reading

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By Noah Ploff. Photos by Kingston Duhart. Kings Deny D.C. a Repeat Championship Back-to-back champions? Not quite. The Louisville Kings marched into hostile Defender territory and used a 20-point second half surge to defeat the D.C. Defenders 27-20 in their inaugural season. Louisville was backed by their head coach, aContinue Reading

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Moderately MOCO and The MoCo AI Company are looking for our next group of interns, contributors, and future leaders. Over the past few years, Moderately MOCO has grown into one of Montgomery County’s largest independent local media platforms, reaching more than 29,000 local followers and generating millions of annual views.Continue Reading

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Written by Noah Ploff. Pictures by Noah Ploff. It’s just about that time. We’re one day away from the third ever United Bowl. The two teams fighting for that coveted championship this year are the Louisville Kings, and the defending champions, the DC Defenders. DC Defenders Look to Finish aContinue Reading