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April 22, 2025 – 9:15pm Council member Evan Glass sent the following statement to Moderately MOCO when asked about the proposed 3.5 cent property tax increase: “Over the last few weeks I have heard from residents across Montgomery County who have expressed their thoughts about the county executive’s 3.5 centContinue Reading

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In: Arts and Theatre, Community Feedback, Community Reports, MCPS

March 25, 2025 – Anonymous Submission Two senior band and theater educators are being involuntarily transferred from Wootton High School, and the decision has sparked significant concern from the students and the community. These staff members are beyond influential to all parts of the music department, the school, and theContinue Reading

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In: Elections, Forward Party, House of Delegates, Maryland, Senate, Voting Reform

March 19, 2025 Introduction Montgomery County deserves a voting system as diverse and dynamic as its people—one that ensures every voice counts. The Maryland Forward Party, a new nonprofit political movement, is fighting for just that with HB 1094 in the 2025 legislative session. We’re a big-tent home for independent-minded Marylanders, breakingContinue Reading

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In: BOE, Boundary Study, Community Feedback, MCPS, Overcrowding

March 17, 2025 Per MCPS, save the date for upcoming Boundary Study meetings: “Dear MCPS Community, We invite you to come and participate in multiple upcoming Public Information Meetings on boundary studies for the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School, the opening of Crown High School, and the expansion of Damascus High School. TheseContinue Reading

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MCFRS March Madness 2025 🚒🔥🏆– Think you can predict the busiest station? Join our bracket challenge and choose the station you believe will handle the most calls during the NCAA Tournament dates! Brackets are now open at: challonge.com/au5896fk Stations are listed as (Station # | Station Name | (+ handicap)),Continue Reading

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March 13, 2025 – Anonymous Contributor A newly released citizen audit is raising serious questions about the intersection of public funding, disability services, and extremist political influence in Maryland. According to the report, more than $25 million in state contracts have been awarded in 2024 alone to Center for Social Change (CSC) — a nonprofit organizationContinue Reading

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In: BOE, CEOs, Incident Response, MCPS, Phones, Safety, SROs

February 21, 2025 Every metric shows that cell phones in school create a toxic learning environment. But what those studies don’t control for is student safety. And MCPS is not a safe school system. From the horrible images of a student being beaten and having his head curb-stomped in aContinue Reading

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Balancing academics, athletics, and high-speed racing, Brent and Sophia Mendoza are proving that being young doesn’t mean slowing down. These Maryland-based siblings are not only kart racers but also outstanding students and multi-talented kids who manage a packed schedule—all while excelling in school. From the Classroom to the Racetrack WhileContinue Reading