Balancing academics, athletics, and high-speed racing, Brent and Sophia Mendoza are proving that being young doesn’t mean slowing down. These Maryland-based siblings are not only kart racers but also outstanding students and multi-talented kids who manage a packed schedule—all while excelling in school. From the Classroom to the Racetrack WhileContinue Reading
The recent executive order for federal employees to return to in-person work has many local dog owners feeling uneasy. Many of us adopted emotional support pets during lockdown as a way to cope with loneliness and isolation, and are now having to turn their backs on the very pets that have comeContinue Reading
A quick update on what’s new for those that haven’t been following all of this on our social media pages (@ModeratelyMOCO on X/Twitter, Facebook, Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, Reddit, TikTok, Nextdoor). MoCo Mic Live Podcast We have created a new livestream Podcast “MoCo Mic Live”, the podcast discussing Montgomery CountyContinue Reading
ROCKVILLE, MD — Montgomery County’s parody and satire website, The Montgonion, is celebrating its second anniversary. From outlandish tales of African fauna taking over public green spaces to biting satire aimed at local officials, The Montgonion has attracted a loyal fan-base and more than a quarter million visitors. The MontgonionContinue Reading
“Doing It All” is the podcast for anyone determined to balance the many roles and responsibilities of modern life while staying true to themselves—and it’s proudly local to Montgomery County! One of the co-hosts even teaches for Montgomery County Public Schools. Co-hosted by Maya and Sarah—two dynamic working moms withContinue Reading
November 22, 2024 – By Robert Alex Stubblefield It goes without saying that this country is undergoing a severe housing crisis. Housing is one of the major concerns especially facing millennials and Generation Z. In response to this, state and local government agencies have taken responsibility to try to buildContinue Reading
October 29, 2024 To submit an opinion piece for consideration, contact us here. MCPS should use textbooks over Chromebooks especially in elementary school. Students are missing out on a vital skill of reading a book, taking notes, and answering questions at the end of each chapter. It is a criticalContinue Reading
October 7, 2024 – Anonymous submission To submit an opinion piece for consideration, contact us here. Documents obtained from the University of Maryland reveal UMD Students for Justice in Palestine applied to reserve McKeldin Mall for an invitation only event for 25-50 people on October 7th from 7am to 11pm.Continue Reading
September 27, 2024 – By Robert Passovoy To submit an opinion piece for consideration, contact us here. This Op. Ed. Is in response to the Attainable Housing Strategies Initiative that is being pushed by the Montgomery County Council in the attempt to address the problem of housing shortages in theContinue Reading
August 4, 2024 On Friday August 30, the Supreme Court of Maryland issued its decision in the case of Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition v. Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County. In its finding, the court acknowledges what BACC has been asserting for years: Moses African Cemetery “was a historic Black burialContinue Reading