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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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In: Boundary Study, Budget, City of Rockville, MCPS, MCPS Enrollment, Opinion, School Funding

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

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Moderately MOCO is launching Moderately Mic’d, a new conversation series focused on people making a real difference across Montgomery County. The show will feature in-depth conversations with community builders, business owners, nonprofit leaders, artists, athletes, educators, and students who are shaping what’s next in MoCo. Episodes will be available onlineContinue Reading