November, 2018 Stories | Montgomery News

TOWN OF KENSINGTON: Fall 2018 Leaf Collection Schedule

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2018

Town of Kensington issued the following announcement on Nov. 20.Leaf Collection Schedule The Town will begin our annual leaf collection the week of November 5th and run through the week of December 10th.

TOWN OF GARRETT PARK: If your car is vandalized

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2018

If your car is vandalized, be sure to call the non emergency police number to report it asap: 301-279-8000.

CITY OF TAKOMA PARK: Public Hearing and Schedule for Addressing Regulation of Small Cell Antennas in the Right of Way

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2018

On December 5, the City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed City Code amendments to regulate installation of telecommunications equipment in City rights of way.

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG: Farmers Markets December 8, 2018

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2018

The City of Gaithersburg presents two Farmers Markets, providing residents with locally grown produce throughout the growing season.

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG: Jingle Jubilee & Tree Lighting

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2018

Welcome the holidays with a traditional tree lighting ceremony, holiday music and a special visit from Santa at Jingle Jubilee.

CHEVY CHASE VILLAGE: Status of Village Leaf Collection Operations

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2018

The Village’s yearly leaf collection operations are continuing, although collection has been slowed due to various factors.

CHEVY CHASE VILLAGE: Multiple Unlocked Cars Entered This Morning on Grafton Street

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2018

Just before 6:00 a.m. today (Monday, November 19, 2018), a resident called police to report debris in the roadway on Grafton Street.

Oriadha committee reports nearly $21K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 23, 2018

Oriadha, Krystal Campaign, a candidate committee, reported receiving $21,002.44 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

State test results: 37.9 percent of Northwest High School failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 23, 2018

About 62.1 percent of Northwest High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 37.9 percent of students failed, according to a Montgomery News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

At Northwood High School, 79.36 percent of students graduate high school

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 23, 2018

About 79.26 percent of Northwood High School ninth through 11th graders advanced to the next grade level in 2017 and 79.36 percent of seniors graduated on time, according to the latest schools report card by the Maryland State Department of Education.

Dropout rate at Montgomery Blair High was less than 3 percent in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 23, 2018

Montgomery Blair High in the Montgomery County Public Schools reported a dropout rate of less than 3 percent during the 2016-2017 school year, according to a Montgomery News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

State test results: 36.2 to 38.1 percent of John H. Poole Middle School failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 23, 2018

About 61.9 to 63.8 percent of John H. Poole Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 36.2 to 38.1 percent of students failed, according to a Montgomery News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.