The Cougars Top the Panthers in a Dominant Performance
September 8, 2025 – by Mason Holstein. Images by Elijah Goodman. The excitement that built up over the offseason was finally fulfilled in week one of the 2025 high school football season. The former one and two overall seeds in Quince Orchard and Paint Branch faced off in Burtonsville, MDContinue Reading
How Much Do We Pay Our Elected Officials?
9/2/2025 – By Glenn Fellman. Originally posted by The Montgonion as part of their expanding non-satire news coverage. From the U.S. Senate Chamber in Washington, DC to the Town Council meeting room in Kensington, officials elected by Montgomery County citizens represent their constituents in matters large and small. Not onlyContinue Reading
Shaping the year ahead: Meet the MCR SGA Directors in charge of next year’s legislative direction
By Ian Chen Montgomery County Regional (MCR) Student Government Association’s Executive Board is a group of student leaders, advocates and changemakers working to represent the over 50,000 high school students across the county. Every year, directors are appointed through an application process open to all MCPS high school students. ApplicantsContinue Reading
Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Takes Effect in Montgomery County, Prompting Pushback and Practical Concerns
July 27, 2025 by: Justin Linn Montgomery County’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers officially went into effect July 1. The ban on gas-powered leaf blowers is aiming to reduce noise pollution and improve air quality. While county officials highlight the environmental and health benefits, some residents are pushing back, arguingContinue Reading
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









