Magruder Stuns Frederick in Overtime Thriller, 60–57
March 10, 2026 – by Andrew Einsmann Magruder outlasted Frederick in a dramatic overtime battle, pulling away late to secure a hard-fought 60–57 victory in a game that kept fans on edge from start to finish. Frederick controlled much of the early momentum, holding an 11–9 lead after the firstContinue Reading
Colonels Dominate Down the Stretch, Punch Ticket to State Semifinals
March 8, 2026 – By Andrew Einsmann The Magruder Colonels turned a tight playoff battle into a commanding victory Friday night, pulling away in the second half to defeat the Overlea Falcons 76–42 in a thrilling 3A boys basketball quarterfinal matchup. While the final score looked decisive, the first halfContinue Reading
Moderately MOCO Announces 2026 Campaign Coverage and Advertising Policy
As the 2026 election season begins, Moderately MOCO is outlining our approach to campaign coverage to ensure transparency, fairness, and better access to information for Montgomery County voters and candidates alike. 2026 Campaign Coverage – At a Glance Read on for more details. What to Expect This Election Season NoContinue Reading
Parking at Local High Schools: Stress, Cost, and Competition
February 25, 2026 – By Avery Oram For many students, getting a driver’s license feels like being granted a new level of freedom. But in MCPS, having a car doesn’t always mean having a place to park it. At many local high schools, student parking has become one of theContinue Reading
Local Braver Angels Chapter Hosts Workshop on Civil Political Dialogue: “Skills for Disagreeing Better” in Rockville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELocal Braver Angels Chapter Hosts Workshop on Civil Political DialogueIn an era of heightened political polarization, a local chapter of Braver Angels is offering area residents the tools to engage in respectful conversations across their differences. The Montgomery County Alliance (chapter) of Braver Angels will host a workshopContinue Reading
Montgomery County Artist Justin Valenti Featured in Maryland State House Exhibition, Artwork Already Sold
A Montgomery County artist is gaining statewide recognition as his work heads to one of Maryland’s most prominent public buildings. Justin Valenti’s fluid painting, Ocean of Blue and Green, has been selected for the special exhibition “Art In Full Spectrum”, currently on display at the Maryland State House complex inContinue Reading
Award-Winning Student Robotics Team Launches STEM Toy Donation Drive to Support Local Families
Steamcharged, an award-winning robotics team made up of elementary and middle school students, has launched a STEM toy donation drive to benefit children served by the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF). After discovering a passion for robotics, coding, and hands-on problem solving, the students behind Steamcharged wanted toContinue Reading
Governor Moore Releases Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
Maryland proposed budget press release from Governor Wes Moore: Published: 1/21/2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore this morning released the Moore-Miller Administration’s proposed FY 2027 budget. Like the governor’s legislative agenda, the proposed budget continues to reflect the Moore-Miller Administration’s core priorities: to protect our people; to lower costs forContinue Reading
Option H Is a Fiscal, Operational, and Planning Mistake (Opinion)
January 19, 2026 – By Adam Van Grack, a Councilmember for the City of Rockville who attended Montgomery County Public Schools graduating from Ritchie Park Elementary School, Frost Middle School, and Richard Montgomery High School. Editors Note: See the official MCPS boundary study pages here The Montgomery County Public School’sContinue Reading
MCPS Will Redraw Boundaries – Hopefully Along the Great Seneca Science Corridor (Opinion)
January 19, 2026 – Submitted by Debra D’Agostino (MCPS Parent) Editors Note: See the official MCPS boundary study pages here Change is hard, but MCPS has made it clear that it’s coming. The recent Board of Education (BOE) meetings underscore how emotional boundary changes can be. A parent from theContinue Reading













