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Body-camera footage released following a fatal police-involved shooting on Lost Knife Road shows officers spending nearly 30 minutes trying to convince an armed man to put down his handgun before a second camera angle shows him raise and point the weapon immediately before officers open fire. The July 12, 2026Continue Reading

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Two Montgomery County Public Schools communications job postings generated significant backlash this week, with staff members, parents and students questioning why the district appeared to be creating highly paid communications positions shortly after eliminating hundreds of other jobs. MCPS has now responded, saying that although some titles and responsibilities areContinue Reading

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Green Party candidate for Governor Andy Ellis issued the following statement Tuesday after Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association announced a new national Thoroughbred Championship Series that excludes the Preakness Stakes. Ellis argues the decision, coming just days after Maryland finalized an $85 million purchase of the PreaknessContinue Reading

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Public schools occupy a difficult position in American life. They are government institutions serving families with profoundly different political, religious, scientific, and moral beliefs. That is why neutrality concerning social issues matters.  Public school focus on academic achievement is the service requested by families. The Montgomery County Board of EducationContinue Reading

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Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers transformed Strathmore Music Center into an intimate musical conversation, blending masterful improvisation, personal storytelling, and decades of musical artistry. Rather than simply recreating familiar hits, Hornsby invited the audience into his creative process, making for an evening that felt both deeply personal and uniquely unforgettable.
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Looking for your next role? Community theaters across Montgomery County are casting everything from leading roles to ensemble members. Visit the **Auditions** page on Community Theater in MoCo to find current opportunities—all in one convenient place.
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Families with students preparing for college are invited to attend a free college counseling event next week, where they’ll have the opportunity to get answers to their admissions questions from an experienced college admissions professional. Hosted by a College Bound counselor, the event will be led by Chloe Rothstein, whoContinue Reading

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Justin Valenti Featured in “A Closer Look” This summer, Justin Valenti will be one of the artists featured in a juried art exhibition called “A Closer Look” at the Kentlands Mansion in Gaithersburg, MD. Featured Artwork His piece is an abstract fluid painting called “Wild Adventures”. This art show isContinue Reading