By:
On:
In: Demographics, ELA, English Learners, Maryland, MCPS, School, Testing, Virtual

Just recently, MCPS highlighted some performance data showing improvements over the downturns from 2020 with pandemic school closures. Unbeknownst to most, today the state of Maryland also released their state spring 2022 MCAP assessment data for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, so let’s take a look at that. FullContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: 2022 Elections, Community Feedback, Election Results, Elections, Esther Wells Tweets, Government, Local Government, Maryland, MCDCC

This article is based on the live tweets from Esther Wells with permission and some parts are paraphrased or incomplete based on that limitation. The forum took place tonight 12/21/2022. District 14 Vacancy Governor Elect Wes Moore selected Eric Luedtke to join his inner circle as his chief legislative affairsContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: County Council, Government, Information, Local Government, Maryland, Parks and Planning, Planning Board

Last week Partap Verma testified in a state public hearing about planning board reform with some shocking accusations that the previous chair Casey Anderson improperly held inspector general investigations open. Yesterday (12/19/2022), the Inspector General responded to those public comments with a letter of clarification of testimony denying Verma’s accusations.Continue Reading

By:
On:
In: Community Feedback, Imagination Stage, Information, Maryland, MOCO Discord, Non Profits, Other news, Small Businesses, Sports, Visuals, Youth Sports

We wanted to make it easier to support local businesses and keep more of your money in the community while also helping out local small businesses so collected information to do free ads for local small businesses and crafters. The response was amazing but we have finally gotten through most.Continue Reading

By:
On:
In: Government, Information, Local Government, Maryland, MoCo Rec

Starting in 2023, Montgomery County Recreation department will be offering free passes to all Montgomery County Residents. This is huge for those who can get to county recreation centers as they have tons of options and programs for all different ages, types of activities, and times. One such program isContinue Reading

By:
On:
In: City of Gaithersburg, MCPS, MCPS Athletics

Thanks to Mayor Jud Ashman for permission to use the videos. Follow him on twitter here for more of this content next week when the Cougars go for back to back State Championships. 1st Quarter 1st play from scrimmage. @IversonHoward2 takes it to the HOUSE, 58 yds QO 7 –Continue Reading

By:
On:
In: Events, Imagination Stage, Information, Non Profits, Small Businesses

Imagination Stage invited me with press passes to take my kids to see the Opening Night for the play “Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience” and it was definitely quite an experience! Right from the start, there was lots of excitement and music. The actors were phenomenal withContinue Reading