Former Fairfax elementary teacher arrested for sexual battery of a minor Police urge anyone who may have had a concerning interaction with suspect Roger McKay to contact the Major Crimes Bureau. M ColkittDecember 11, 2021
MoCo public schools experience dramatic spike in student violence County leaders are pushing for better mental health support in 2022. Meanwhile, students’ needs grow “more intense by the day.” M ColkittDecember 7, 2021
Thrive Montgomery 2050 reimagines MoCo’s suburbia The county’s ambitious land-use proposal ignites community division. M ColkittNovember 16, 2021
Veteran suicide prevention efforts ramp up to combat ‘public health and national security crisis’ New ad campaign from the VA hopes to de-stigmatize veterans proactively seeking help with mental health. M ColkittMegan RugglesNovember 11, 2021
Increased community scrutiny makes recruiting new officers difficult in Montgomery County Police officials point to a “negative campaign against police,” while local activists suggest the issue might be internal. M ColkittNovember 2, 2021
MoCo’s 50+ residents show unique resilience in the face of ongoing pandemic restrictions NIH expert shares key findings on older adults’ mental health during this month’s episode of the freshly-rebranded “50+ in Montgomery County.” M ColkittOctober 19, 2021
New bill would freeze rent raises in Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando and others push for proactivity in housing security efforts. M ColkittOctober 5, 2021