Upcoming Public Information Meetings on Public Schools Boundary Studies
March 17, 2025 Per MCPS, save the date for upcoming Boundary Study meetings: “Dear MCPS Community, We invite you to come and participate in multiple upcoming Public Information Meetings on boundary studies for the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School, the opening of Crown High School, and the expansion of Damascus High School. TheseContinue Reading
MCFRS March Madness 2025 – Predict the Busiest Station with MyDronePro
MCFRS March Madness 2025 🚒🔥🏆– Think you can predict the busiest station? Join our bracket challenge and choose the station you believe will handle the most calls during the NCAA Tournament dates! Brackets are now open at: challonge.com/au5896fk Stations are listed as (Station # | Station Name | (+ handicap)),Continue Reading
Audit Raises Questions of Grift as Zombie Non-Profit Gets $25 Million as MD Governor Slashes Disability Services
March 13, 2025 – Anonymous Contributor A newly released citizen audit is raising serious questions about the intersection of public funding, disability services, and extremist political influence in Maryland. According to the report, more than $25 million in state contracts have been awarded in 2024 alone to Center for Social Change (CSC) — a nonprofit organizationContinue Reading
Opinion: Don’t Ban Cell Phones Until You, MCPS and BOE, Can Keep Kids Safe and Out of Lockdown
February 21, 2025 Every metric shows that cell phones in school create a toxic learning environment. But what those studies don’t control for is student safety. And MCPS is not a safe school system. From the horrible images of a student being beaten and having his head curb-stomped in aContinue Reading
The Mendoza Siblings: Speed, Smarts & A Full-Throttle Schedule
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
‘Bethesda Dog Walkers’ Discounts for Federal Employees amid Return to Office
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
New Livestream Podcast and Local Ad Offerings
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
Prepare For Performance: Why Athletic Development and Injury Reduction Trumps More Sport Specific Training
January 30, 2024 – Sponsored post originally posted by Prepare For Performance In the world of sports, there’s a common misconception that more is always better. More teams, more training, more skill drills. But what if I told you that this approach might be hindering your athletic performance rather thanContinue Reading
Save the CASE Program: Ensuring a Bright Future for MCPS Students in Agriculture
January 15, 2025 Our Students Need Your Voice! The CASE program at Sherwood High School is shaping the next generation of leaders in agriculture, sustainability, and innovation—but it’s at risk. We need your help to ensure students have access to this vital education. According to MCPS, “CASE, the Curriculum forContinue Reading
Grassroots Maryland Group Advocates for Common Community Homeowners Governed by HOAs and Condo Associations: CHARM
January 24, 2024 GAITHERSBURG, MD, December 16, 2024 – Homeowners in Maryland common ownership communities governed by homeowner (HOAs) and condo associations now have an organization dedicated to fighting for their rights. CHARM Maryland, a civic organization recently established in Montgomery County, says current state law favors developers, boards of directors,Continue Reading