When people gather in the parking lot of Rachel Carson Elementary School Nov. 30 with cars full of unwanted treasures, they won’t just be exchanging goods; they will be building relationships.
The school system unveiled multiple proposals for the new attendance zones earlier this month. Parents say the new boundaries backstep on promises.
The former headquarters rests on 26 acres. Montgomery County officials are discussing the possible future of the site, taking residents’ voices into consideration.
The Montgomery County Planning Department called out the need for a dedicated recreation center back in 2017. There’s been little progress.
The lawsuit says Montgomery County Renter’s Alliance and Montgomery Community Media violated rules that govern their tax-exempt status by getting involved in political campaigns.
The county’s first Pride center opens in Bethesda to uplift the LGBTQ+ community with supportive programs.
Judge gives latest ruling in an eight-year court battle, but developers say claims of human remains beneath construction are unfounded.
“I let out the biggest scream. This day, Dominica got its first-ever Olympic medal, and it just so happens to be gold.”
Investigators have ruled the fatality accidental with damage to the home estimated to be around $300,000.
Across the country, school officials grapple with what the educational landscape may look like under President Trump's second term.
If the bill passes, it will also raise the current tax on paper bags from five to ten cents.
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