Brown Station Community Raises Segregation Concerns Over MCPS Boundary Proposal
March 24, 2026 – Submitted Opinion The Bait and Switch Planning Process A review of the 12 total proposals shared with our community reveals a startling statistical anomaly. Throughout the initial 1-4 and A-D boundary proposals, Brown Station was presented with geographically logical options, including Crown HS, Northwest HS, QuinceContinue Reading
MCPS Boundary Proposal Could Split Darnestown Students From Peers, Parents Say (Opinion)
March 24, 2026 On Thursday, the Montgomery County Board of Education is set to vote on Superintendent Thomas Taylor’s school boundary redistricting recommendations. While his controversial proposal to close Wootton High School has received significant attention, another aspect of “Option H” has been largely overlooked – its impact on my Darnestown neighborhood.Continue Reading
MoCo Hoops All County Breakdown
By CJ Jenkins of MoCo Hoops The 2025/2026 Regular Season in Montgomery County was loaded with great performances and stellar play! The players up for All-County were nominated by the 25 Montgomery County Head Coaches. Each coach was free to, but not obligated to, nominate 2 players from their rostersContinue Reading
Wheaton Woods Families Felt Left Out of MCPS Boundary Process
A statement from the Wheaton Woods Elementary PTA is raising concerns about proposed changes to high school assignments under the Woodward boundary process, citing limited community engagement and unresolved transportation impacts. The statement explains that Wheaton Woods families were not effectively reached during earlier phases of the boundary study, resultingContinue Reading
Community Flags Concerns in MCPS Program Study Before Key Vote
As the Board of Education prepares to vote on MCPS’s Program Study, a growing coalition of parents, teachers, and community members is raising concerns about the plan’s impact. In a letter signed by hundreds, the group highlights key “red flags” and is urging leaders to make changes before moving ahead:Continue Reading
Grit Meets Grace at “New Ways Barre” Studio
At New Ways Barre in Gaithersburg, strength takes many forms. Owner Susan Ways embodies all of them. Ways’ vision to open her own barre studio was born during one of the most difficult seasons of her life. After the passing of her husband, she searched for purpose and a pathContinue Reading
Riding Through the Cold: Inside the Freezing Saddles Phenomenon
Every year on January 1st, as most people are recovering from late-night celebrations and bracing for the coldest stretch of winter, a dedicated community of cyclists clip in, layer up, and roll out for one of the most unique cycling challenges in the United States: Freezing Saddles. The Challenge MostContinue Reading
Electric transmission costs have soared for Maryland customers and will grow much faster in coming years, new OPC report shows
BALTIMORE – Ballooning transmission costs are already significantly impacting the electric bills of Maryland customers, but much larger cost increases for transmission are on their way, according to a report released today by the Office of People’s Counsel. Regional rules governing transmission costs already have assigned Maryland customers responsibility for paying $7.1Continue Reading
Montgomery County Coalition Urges Delay of Proposed School Program Changes Ahead of Board Vote
A growing coalition of Montgomery County parents, educators, and alumni is urging the Board of Education to delay or reject a proposed regional restructuring plan that would significantly alter some of the county’s most well-known academic programs. Ahead of a scheduled March 26 vote, the group, Save the Magnets Coalition,Continue Reading
Clarksburg Fitness Professional Monte Johnson Advances to Quarterfinals of National Fitness Competition
CLARKSBURG, Md. — Clarksburg resident and longtime fitness professional Monte Johnson has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Mr. Health & Fitness Contest, a national competition that celebrates strength, discipline, and leadership in the fitness community while raising funds for pediatric cancer support and research. You can vote to supportContinue Reading