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March 24, 2026 On Thursday, the Montgomery County Board of Education is set to vote on Superintendent Thomas Taylor’s school boundary redistricting recommendations. While his controversial proposal to close Wootton High School has received significant attention, another aspect of “Option H” has been largely overlooked – its impact on my Darnestown neighborhood.Continue Reading

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By CJ Jenkins of MoCo Hoops The 2025/2026 Regular Season in Montgomery County was loaded with great performances and stellar play! The players up for All-County were nominated by the 25 Montgomery County Head Coaches. Each coach was free to, but not obligated to, nominate 2 players from their rostersContinue Reading

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A statement from the Wheaton Woods Elementary PTA is raising concerns about proposed changes to high school assignments under the Woodward boundary process, citing limited community engagement and unresolved transportation impacts. The statement explains that Wheaton Woods families were not effectively reached during earlier phases of the boundary study, resultingContinue Reading

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BALTIMORE – Ballooning transmission costs are already significantly impacting the electric bills of Maryland customers, but much larger cost increases for transmission are on their way, according to a report released today by the Office of People’s Counsel. Regional rules governing transmission costs already have assigned Maryland customers responsibility for paying $7.1Continue Reading

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A growing coalition of Montgomery County parents, educators, and alumni is urging the Board of Education to delay or reject a proposed regional restructuring plan that would significantly alter some of the county’s most well-known academic programs. Ahead of a scheduled March 26 vote, the group, Save the Magnets Coalition,Continue Reading

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CLARKSBURG, Md. — Clarksburg resident and longtime fitness professional Monte Johnson has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Mr. Health & Fitness Contest, a national competition that celebrates strength, discipline, and leadership in the fitness community while raising funds for pediatric cancer support and research. You can vote to supportContinue Reading

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March 13, 2026 – by Rachel Migone Montgomery County’s community theater scene has been thriving for decades, and it deserves more attention. Did you know there are 15 volunteer theaters in down-county Montgomery County? Rockville Little Theatre, Bethesda Little Theatre, Kentland Community Players, Silver Spring Stage, and Damascus Theatre areContinue Reading