Montgomery County Adds Deer to “Vision Zero” Initiative as Newest Traffic-Calming Measure

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — After years of speed cameras, reduced speed limits, road diets, traffic studies, and millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements, Montgomery County officials have reportedly discovered the most effective traffic-calming device yet: deer. Under a new expansion of the county’s “Vision Zero” initiative, deer will be strategically stationed along roads throughout Montgomery … Read more

MCPS Unveils 37 Specialized Regional and Countywide High School Programs to Match County’s 37% Math Proficiency Rate

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Montgomery County Public Schools has unveiled an ambitious new plan to expand specialized high school programming, reportedly settling on 37 different options in honor of the district’s 36.9% math proficiency rate. According to MCPS’s own 2025–26 MCAP results, just 36.9% of students met proficiency across district math assessments. “We wanted a … Read more

MCPS Kicks Off Fundraiser Asking Families to Donate Organs for Black Market Sales

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Montgomery County Public Schools has announced its most ambitious fundraising drive yet, asking families to consider donating unwanted internal organs that can be sold on the black market to help close the school system’s budget gap. Officials say the new “Give From the Heart – And Kidneys” campaign will replace traditional … Read more

BREAKING: MCPS Halting Crown High School Plans, County to Airlift Wootton High School to Crown Farm

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ROCKVILLE, MD — Facing continued complaints from Wootton parents unhappy about plans to relocate the school to Crown Farm, Montgomery County officials announced a compromise Sunday: Wootton students aren’t moving to Crown; MCPS is going to move Wootton to Crown. Under the new plan, MCPS will physically pick up Thomas S. Wootton High School and … Read more

Montgomery County Restaurant Week Returns, Giving Residents a Chance to Pay $42 for Lunch, Plus All the Tips, Taxes, and Fees County Restaurants Now Add On

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — Montgomery County Restaurant Week is officially underway, giving residents the rare opportunity to enjoy a delicious three-course lunch for just $42. Plus tax. And tip. And a 4% service fee. And a 3% credit card fee. And apparently something called a “kitchen appreciation fee.” “It’s really an incredible value,” said Bethesda … Read more

Facing More Budget Cuts, MCPS Announces Next Round of “Layoffs” Will Target Students

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — After years of trimming administrative expenses, eliminating positions, and searching for efficiencies, Montgomery County Public Schools announced Wednesday that future budget cuts will finally address the biggest remaining cost center in the school system: the students. “We’ve cut staff. We’ve consolidated positions. We’ve reviewed contracts,” an MCPS official said. “At some … Read more

Local Potomac and North Potomac Residents Gather to Reenact Civil War Battle Over Who Gets to Call Themselves “Potomac”

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POTOMAC, MD — Residents of Potomac and North Potomac gathered this past weekend for the annual reenactment of one of Montgomery County’s darkest and most unnecessary conflicts: The Great Potomac Civil War. The conflict was fought over the fundamental question that has divided Montgomery County for generations: Is North Potomac actually Potomac, or is it … Read more

Montgomery County Council Unveils New Coffee Bean Control Board

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ROCKVILLE, MD — Montgomery County officials announced Friday, the creation of the Montgomery County Coffee Bean Control Board, a new government agency that will oversee the distribution, sale, taxation, and general enjoyment of coffee throughout the county. Officials say the idea was inspired by the county’s successful monopolistic model of controlling alcohol distribution and concluded … Read more

Lack of School Resource Officer Leads to “Back to School Night” Brawl: MoCo Moms Hold Cage Fight For “Home Room Helper” Role

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POTOMAC, MD — What began as a routine Back to School Night, descended into chaos Tuesday evening, when two local Montgomery County, MD mothers allegedly got into a physical altercation over who would serve as the classroom’s “Home Room Helper.” Witnesses say the dispute began when one mother casually mentioned that she had “already volunteered” … Read more

MoCo Driver of the Week: Dave

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GAITHERSBURG, MD — Montgomery County officials have named a local man MoCo Driver of the Week after he successfully traveled 3.7 miles on I-270, in a lane that was clearly marked to end. Witnesses say the driver, identified only as Dave, had nearly a mile to merge but chose to remain in his lane until … Read more

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