Montgomery News

Friends of George Zokle, a candidate committee, reported receiving $14,761.60 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

Dropout rate at James Hubert Blake High was less than 3 percent in 2016-17

James Hubert Blake 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.

Moon committee reports nearly $20K in contributions during second quarter

Friends of David Moon, a candidate committee, reported receiving $19,699.99 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

Smith committee reports nearly $20K in contributions during second quarter

Will Smith - for Maryland, a candidate committee, reported receiving $19,714 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

At Walter Johnson High, more than 95 percent of students graduate high school

About 90.51 percent of Walter Johnson High ninth through 11th graders advanced to the next grade level in 2017 and more than 95 percent of seniors graduated on time, according to the latest schools report card by the Maryland State Department of Education.

Meiklejohn committee reports nearly $5K in contributions during second quarter

Barbara Meiklejohn - for Clerk, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,361.73 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

Montgomery County reading and writing scores: Where does your school rank?

Cold Spring Elementary, Bannockburn Elementary and Travilah Elementary ranked highest in Montgomery County for reading and writing aptitude, according to the Maryland State Department of Education.

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG: Delve into “Interior Spaces” Exhibit at Arts Barn

The Arts Barn's professional art gallery exhibits the region’s most accomplished artists, including painters, printmakers, sculptors, ceramic artists, photographers, and more. Artwork is original and available for purchase.

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG: Burn Off Thanksgiving Calories with Free Zumba & Dance Fitness Party on Nov 24

The City invites you and your family to burn off Thanksgiving calories while having fun with a free Zumba & dance fitness class.

CITY OF ROCKVILLE: Wanted: Budget Ideas and Suggestions

Opportunities for the community to help the city prioritize what matters most continue this month as the Mayor and Council continue work on the Fiscal Year 2020 budget.

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG: Holiday Favorite A Christmas Story Opens at Arts Barn from November 24 - December 9

Arts on the Green presents A Christmas Story, adapted by Philip Grecian and based on the holiday classic film written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown & Bob Clark.

TOWN OF WASHINGTON GROVE: Informational Meeting on Restoration of the East and West Woods

on Tuesday, November 13th at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall to provide updates on our 3-pronged approach to restoring the health of the East and West Woods.

TOWN OF CHEVY CHASE: Conversations with Councilmembers

You are invited to join Councilmembers informal conversations about the Town and issues affecting it.

CITY OF TAKOMA PARK: Why Now?: Regulating Small Cell Antennas in Takoma Park

I am writing to follow up and provide more background on what the City is doing regarding “small cell antennas” and why I am encouraging the City Council to proceed with amending its regulations regarding telecommunications equipment in the City rights of way.

Dropout rate at Paint Branch High was less than 3 percent in 2016-17

Paint Branch 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.

Phillips committee reports $200 in contributions during second quarter

Al Phillips - for Delegate D39, a candidate committee, reported receiving $200 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

Brannigan committee reports nearly $17K in contributions during second quarter

Friends of Ariana Kelly, a candidate committee, reported receiving $17,281 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

Fraser-Hidalgo committee reports nearly $20K in contributions during second quarter

Fraser-Hidalgo, (David) for 15, a candidate committee, reported receiving $20,125 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

Smondrowski committee reports nearly $5K in contributions during second quarter

Friends of Rebecca Smondrowski, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,200 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

At Bethesda-Chevy Chase High, 94.42 percent of students graduate high school