Thomas Taylor, Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools, sat down for the first episode of Moderately Mic’d to address the decisions and pressures shaping one of the largest school districts in the country. The January 23 conversation covered the ongoing boundary studies that have drawn intense attention from families acrossContinue Reading

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

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

Moderately MOCO and The MoCo AI Company are looking for our next group of interns, contributors, and future leaders. Over the past few years, Moderately MOCO has grown into one of Montgomery County’s largest independent local media platforms, reaching more than 29,000 local followers and generating millions of annual views.Continue Reading

Strathmore’s Summer 2026 season features an impressive lineup of Grammy-winning musicians, acclaimed comedians, family-friendly performances, free outdoor concerts, and art exhibitions. Highlights include Andrew Bird with the National Philharmonic, Patton Oswalt, Chris Botti, Bruce Hornsby, Ledisi, and a full schedule of summer events in North Bethesda.
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