Summer Pay Chaos: MCPS Employees Still Await Compensation as Unions Take Action
July 26, 2025 9:02pm – By Tomas Monticelli Updated 7/27/25 at 11:30am to include statement from MCEA and image with signs held up during recent BOE meeting Despite reassurances and recent communications from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), the payroll situation for summer employees remains unresolved for many, with mountingContinue Reading
MCPS Considers Major Overhaul of Special Academic Programs Amid Equity Push
July 23, 2025 – by Tomas Monticelli There is a lot of talk about the MCPS Boundary Studies but did you know that MCPS is also currently conducting a countywide review of its academic programs? This could bring major changes to magnets, language immersion, and the Down County Consortium (DCC).Continue Reading
M-83 Highway Fight Reignites: Equity, Environment, and the Future of Upcounty Mobility
July 22, 2025 – By Javier Rivas Ongoing M-83 Highway Debate Divides MoCo Residents For over 60 years, the Midcounty Highway Extended (M-83) has been an issue for the planning of maps in Montgomery County. The proposed 8.7-mile highway envisioned to connect Clarksburg with Gaithersburg, running parallel to Route 355,Continue Reading
More Than a Paycheck: MCPS Teens Turn Summer Jobs Into Real-World Experience
July 17, 2025 – By Javier Rivas MCPS students get more than just a paycheck at their summer jobs For many Montgomery County Public School students, summer isn’t just for getting rest and hanging out with friends, it’s also time to gain experience and earn a paycheck. Many teens takeContinue Reading
Riley’s Lock Jams: Music, Community, and Nature Come Together Every Sunday
Every Sunday, just a short drive from the heart of Poolesville, something truly special happens along the banks of the Potomac River. From noon until 4 PM, weather permitting, Riley’s Lock transforms into a vibrant gathering of musicians, music lovers, and kindred spirits for Riley’s Lock Jams. This is aContinue Reading
Families are Raving About Dory Fantasmagory at Imagination Stage
July 13, 2025 – By Avery Oram Cover image provided by Imagination Stage – photo by Margot Schulman The play Dory Fantasmagory is based on the book series of the same name by Abby Hanlon. It provides insight into the experience of being the youngest sibling in a family. Dory’sContinue Reading
Payroll delays leave MCPS Summer Employees In Limbo
MCPS summer employees report pay delays and payroll system failures July 11, 2025 5:30pm – By Tomas Monticelli On July 10, 2025, Moderately MOCO received several reports from trusted sources that MCPS summer staff members had not been paid as expected for work completed between June 28 and July 11,Continue Reading
Noise Relief or Overreach? County Moves Forward with Gas Leaf Blower Ban Effective Today July 1
July 1, 2025 By Justin Linn Montgomery County is moving forward with a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, citing strong environmental and public health benefits. While the primary goal of the ban is to reduce disruptive noise for residents and workers, county officials emphasize that the policy also brings majorContinue Reading
Comparative Analysis of Woodward High School Boundary Study Options
June 17, 2025 – Analysis Report conducted by The MoCo AI Company Overview Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is reviewing four proposed boundary configurations for the new Crown High School. This report provides a comparative summary of each scenario across three core evaluation areas: The dataset includes 303 school assignmentsContinue Reading
Comparative Analysis of Crown / Damascus High School Boundary Study Options
June 16, 2025 – Analysis Report conducted by The MoCo AI Company Overview Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is evaluating four proposed redistricting scenarios related to the re-opening of Woodward High School. This report summarizes the relative performance of each option across three primary evaluation categories: The study analyzes 169Continue Reading