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MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor urged families to review safety procedures with students ahead of next school year, stressing the importance of emergency response training, secure firearm storage, mental health support, and a no cell phone policy — measures aimed at keeping schools safe.

Montgomery County Public Schools now allow sixth graders to join middle school sports for the 2026–2027 school year; registration opened on Monday, Aug.

10 for slow-pitch softball + cross country.

Maryland's community college system was ranked No. 1 in WalletHub's study comparing over 610 schools based on cost and quality factors.

Montgomery College, Prince George's Community College, Carroll Community College, and Howard Community College all received high marks (placing them among the best nationally).

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich expressed sorrow on Aug.

10 over the passing of Beryl L. Feinberg, a longtime public servant who dedicated nearly four decades to Montgomery County & Rockville. Her service shaped county programs and enriched civic leadership through roles in government and on the Rockville City Council.

Montgomery County released its Fiscal Year 2027 Vision Zero Work Plan to add five miles of sidewalks and launch 13 bikeway projects, with improvements along Bel Pre Road and Montgomery Village Avenue this fall (state projects on New Hampshire Ave and University Blvd West enhance pedestrian and bike links).

Adventist HealthCare’s Shady Grove and White Oak Medical Centers earned the American Heart Association’s 2026 Get With The Guidelines awards + extra honors for stroke and heart attack care, reaffirming their commitment to evidence-based treatment across Montgomery County.

Jersey Mike’s and Aspen Dental signed as the first tenants for the new 10,175 sqft retail strip under construction at 715 Progress Way between Chick-fil-A and Sheetz near Montgomery Village Avenue and MD-355.

Matan Companies said additional tenant announcements may come as one space remains available for lease.