Meet the MCR SGA Directors Funding and Training the Next Generation of Student Leaders
By Ian Chen. Part Two of the series “Shaping the Year Ahead” checking in with MCR SGA leaders for the 2025-2026 school year. See Part 1 on the directors in charge of legislative direction here. Montgomery County Regional (MCR) Student Government Association’s Executive Board is a group of student leaders,Continue Reading
Paint Branch Panthers Respond Big After QO Loss, Blank Einstein 55–0
September 14, 2025 – By Narjis Fatima. Image courtesy of NFHS Network. Last week was rough. Paint Branch fell 35–0 to Quince Orchard, and for a lot of us in the stands, it stung. The team looked drained, the energy wasn’t there, and you could feel the disappointment. Everyone wasContinue Reading
Sixx Cool Makers Market: A Monthly Showcase of Local Makers
Sixx Cool Makers Market, Presented by Olney Antique Village! We are thrilled to partner with Olney Antique Village to bring you the Sixx Cool Makers Market, a monthly event that showcases local Cool Moms, artists, crafters, and makers. Details for Sixx Cool Makers Market When: The last Sunday of eachContinue Reading
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