Moderately MOCO provides news, discussion, and analysis for Montgomery County, Maryland – without negativity, hate, or extremism. We focus on the issues that matter most to our community, including local schools, local government, sports, the environment, and community support.
Our mission is simple: to inform and connect Montgomery County residents with accurate, balanced, and constructive local reporting. We believe in creating a less divided, more respectful county, where people can engage with news and with each other in good faith.
Editorial Standards & Ethics
Moderately MOCO adheres to the principles of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics, which emphasizes:
- Seek truth and report it: We strive for accuracy, fairness, and context in every story.
- Minimize harm: We report responsibly, treating all people with dignity and respect.
- Act independently: Our editorial decisions are made without outside influence.
- Be accountable and transparent: We acknowledge mistakes and correct them promptly.
We maintain a clear Corrections Policy: if you spot an error in our reporting, please contact us. Verified corrections will be made quickly and noted publicly.
Independence & Funding
Moderately MOCO is independently operated. We do not receive any private or public funding beyond reader donations and advertising revenue.
We do not accept donations from politicians, political campaigns, or political organizations.
Any political advertising that appears on this site will be clearly labeled as paid advertising and does not influence our editorial decisions. Editorial coverage is not for sale.
Community Engagement
We encourage readers to engage respectfully. Differing views are welcome, but we ask all participants to be polite, constructive, and mindful of our shared goal: to make Montgomery County a better, more informed, and more connected place.
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Relationship to Moderately MOCO
Moderately MOCO is a news and community outlet, while The MoCo AI Company is a business consultancy. The two operate separately. Editorial content on Moderately MOCO is completely independent and is never influenced by the activities of The MoCo AI Company.