Inspector General Finds Weak Financial Controls at Montgomery County’s Recreation Department
Montgomery County’s Department of Recreation paid more than $5.8 million in invoices without adequate supporting documentation, according to a performance audit by the county’s Office of the Inspector General. The full report, Performance Audit of Recreation Activity (OIG Publication #27-04), is at https://assets.montgomerycountymd.gov/files/2026-10/Performance_Audit_of_Recreation_Activity.pdf. The audit also found that the departmentContinue Reading
What’s Behind MCPS’s 4,083-Student Drop
This is Part 4 of Moderately MOCO’s investigation into MCPS enrollment. Part 1 found that every MCPS enrollment forecast since 2020 has come in too high. Part 2 found that about 15% of Montgomery students are in private school or homeschool, about the same share since 2010. Part 3 lookedContinue Reading
A Voter’s Guide to Super PACs in Montgomery County: County Place PAC
This is Part 2 of a series on Super PACs in Montgomery County. Part 1 looked at CASA in Action PAC. Maryland Super PAC | Filer ID #16019113 | 2023–2026 Election Cycle PAC: County Place PAC, Co.Filer ID: 16019113Chairman: Jeremy EpsteinTreasurer: Brett FineCash received: $25,000, from Brett FineIn-kind contribution: $2,500Continue Reading
Tenant Rights in Takoma Park vs. Montgomery County
A detailed comparison of existing landlord-tenant laws | October 15, 2026 At its Wednesday, October 14, City Council meeting, Takoma Park provided an update on its ongoing review of the City’s tenant rights and protections ordinance, a process that has been underway for roughly a year. We’ve been hearing quiteContinue Reading
Early Voting in Montgomery County Runs October 22-29 at 14 Centers
Early voting for the November 3 general election starts Thursday, October 22, at 14 early voting centers across Montgomery County, according to the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County. Centers are open every day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Thursday, October 29, including the weekend. Voters canContinue Reading
MCPS Projects Three Middle Schools About Half Full After the March Boundary Vote
No decision has been made to close any school. MCPS has not published a list of schools it is considering for closure, and the Board of Education is not scheduled to vote on closures until April 15, 2027. This story analyzes MCPS’s own projections from the high school boundary changesContinue Reading
About 15% of Montgomery Students Are in Private School or Homeschool, About the Same Since 2010
This story is part of Moderately MOCO’s investigation into MCPS enrollment. Part 1 found that every MCPS enrollment forecast since 2020 has come in too high. Part 3 looks at three middle schools MCPS projects to be about half full after the March boundary vote. Part 4 looks at whatContinue Reading
Every MCPS Enrollment Forecast Since 2020 Has Come In Too High
This is Part 1 of Moderately MOCO’s investigation into MCPS enrollment. Part 2 looks at private school and homeschool enrollment. Part 3 looks at three middle schools MCPS projects to be about half full after the March boundary vote. Part 4 looks at what is behind this fall’s 4,083-student drop.Continue Reading
Gravity & Other Myths: Ten Thousand Hours at Strathmore – A Breathtaking Review
Nine acrobats, astonishing human towers, breathtaking flips, and unexpected humor. Gravity & Other Myths brought an unforgettable evening of athleticism and teamwork to Strathmore.Continue Reading
Opinion: Pro-Union Doesn’t Mean Don’t Ask Questions. A Member on the SEIU Local 500 Treasurer Rerun.
An anonymous SEIU Local 500 member argues for Oriole Saah in the treasurer rerun. Moderately MOCO does not endorse either candidate.Continue Reading













