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
A Capital Goodbye: T.J. Oshie Retires with a Legacy of Loyalty and Leadership
June 13, 2025 – By Justin Linn The Georgetown Waterfront was flooded with emotion Monday evening as hundreds of fans, teammates, family members, and friends gathered to celebrate the retirement of Capitals winger T.J. Oshie. Against the backdrop of the Potomac River, Oshie officially closed the chapter on a 17-yearContinue Reading
Stress, Scores, and Self-Discovery: A Student’s Journey Through AP Exam Season
June 11, 2025 – by Avery Oram Each May, many high school students across the United States and 75 other countries study for their Advanced Placement (AP) exams. The AP exams are the culmination of what students have learned in college-level classes that are offered at almost every high school. Continue Reading
Special Edition Art Auction Celebrates MCFRS and MCPD and Supports Local Artist
Since 2020, MyDrone.Pro has proudly provided photojournalism to Montgomery County — capturing both the beauty of our region and the heroic efforts of MCFRS and MCPD in action. In recent years, we’ve expanded our capabilities with the addition of a thermal drone, offering new perspectives and enhanced support — includingContinue Reading