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State test results: 81.8 to 82 percent of Benjamin Banneker Middle School failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 18, 2018

About 18 to 18.2 percent of Benjamin Banneker Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 81.8 to 82 percent of students failed, according to a Montgomery News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

Waldstreicher committee reports nearly $49K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 18, 2018

Friends of Jeff Waldstreicher, a candidate committee, reported receiving $48,588.24 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

State test results: 90.3 percent of James Hubert Blake High School failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 17, 2018

About 9.7 percent of James Hubert Blake High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 90.3 percent of students failed, according to a Montgomery News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

Student attendance at Jackson Road Elementary was greater than 95 percent in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 17, 2018

Student attendance at Jackson Road Elementary during the 2016-2017 school year was greater than 95 percent, better than the state average of 93.6 percent, according to a Montgomery News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

Kramer committee reports nearly $3K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 17, 2018

Friends of Ben Kramer, a candidate committee, reported receiving $2,500 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

Student attendance at Broad Acres Elementary was 94.4 percent in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 17, 2018

Student attendance at Broad Acres Elementary during the 2016-2017 school year was 94.4 percent, slightly better than the state average of 93.6 percent, according to a Montgomery News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

CITY OF ROCKVILLE: FY 2018 Financial Reports Highlight City’s Finances

By Press release submission | Dec 17, 2018

Two annual reports that city staff delivered to the Mayor and Council on Monday give the public a closer look at Rockville’s financial health during the most recently completed fiscal year.

CITY OF GAITHERSBURG: The Brothers Grimm Excellent Adventure

By Press release submission | Dec 17, 2018

The Baughman brothers bring their wacky take on the Grimm's tales to the Arts Barn stage.

Maryland's top 100 school reading and writing scores: Where does your school rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 17, 2018

Schools in Potomac, Bethesda and North Potomac ranked among Maryland's highest for reading and writing aptitude, according to the Maryland State Department of Education.