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Trucker convoy continues to loop the Capital Beltway
By Kathereen Yang | March 10, 2022, 7:11 p.m. | In Local »
Protestors demand that all COVID-19 mandates be lifted
MCPS Board of Education voted to end mask mandate in schools
By Josey Merolli | March 8, 2022, 5:06 p.m. | In COVID-19 »
The decision was made by unanimous vote
Silver Spring organizations offer support for Ukraine
By Kathereen Yang | March 4, 2022, 11:10 p.m. | In News »
These groups appreciate any monetary, medical supplies and non-perishable food donations
Estallan explosión e incendio en los apartamentos de Friendly Garden en Silver Spring
By Myles Feingold-Black, Tharindi Jayatilake | March 4, 2022, 2:01 p.m. | In En Español »
Ha sido confirmado que una tubería de gas que fue equivocadamente cortado contribuyó al incendio.
Explosion and fire break out in Silver Spring apartments
By Kathereen Yang | March 3, 2022, 8:51 p.m. | In Local »
A cut gas pipe contributed to the fire but the source of ignition remains unknown
Color-coded hall passes to be implemented next week
By Josey Merolli, Kathereen Yang | March 2, 2022, 9:46 p.m. | In News »
The new passes will be color-coded by floor
Blair offers free SAT test for juniors on March 23
By Kathereen Yang | March 2, 2022, 2:14 p.m. | In News »
Students must register by March 4
Metro SmarTrip cards purchased before 2012 must be replaced by March 1
By Kathereen Yang | Feb. 28, 2022, 9:35 p.m. | In Local »
The Metro has installed new faregates that do not work with older SmarTrip cards
MCPS adjusts 2021-2022 school calendar for snow make-up days
By Kathereen Yang | Feb. 24, 2022, 7:30 p.m. | In News »
The last day of school for students is now Friday, June 17
Maryland State Department of Education lifts mask mandate
By Josey Merolli | Feb. 23, 2022, 8:41 p.m. | In News »
Masks still required in MCPS buildings, and county school board to meet Thursday to discuss the decision
MCPS community update for February discusses COVID-19 management, equity, and new superintendent
By Maya Britto | Feb. 14, 2022, 6:42 p.m. | In COVID-19 »
The latest community update provided details about initiatives to combat COVID-19 and inequity and information regarding the new permanent superintendent
MCPS and Blair have released their plans for virtual learning on inclement weather days
By Sachin Parikh | Feb. 13, 2022, 1:12 p.m. | In News »
2020-esque virtual learning now an option for future inclement weather days
Monifa McKnight selected as next superintendent of MCPS
By Maya Britto | Feb. 9, 2022, 2:20 p.m. | In Local »
Unanimous vote by the school board made McKnight MCPS’s first female superintendent.
17-year-old student charged with attempted murder in shooting at Magruder High School
By Sachin Parikh | Jan. 23, 2022, 4:15 p.m. | In Local »
Police say the student used a 'ghost gun' in the shooting that left a 15-year-old student in critical condition.
16 MCPS schools scheduled to transition to virtual learning this Thursday
By Maya Britto | Jan. 18, 2022, 10:17 p.m. | In COVID-19 »
Due to mounting COVID-19 concerns, the county has decided to allow certain schools to shift to remote learning.
Most recent MCPS community update provides new information on county plans to combat COVID-19 spread
By Maya Britto | Jan. 9, 2022, 4:47 p.m. | In COVID-19 »
Earlier today, MCPS released a community update detailing plans to secure the safety of students and staff despite the recent spike in COVID-19 cases throughout the county.
Dec. 17 Blair basketball games canceled due to COVID-19 cases
By Sachin Parikh | Dec. 19, 2021, 10:52 a.m. | In COVID-19 »
Multiple cases in the boys varsity basketball program canceled Friday night's games vs. Walter Johnson
Dec. 10 basketball games at Blair postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak at Paint Branch
By Sachin Parikh | Dec. 13, 2021, 8:20 p.m. | In News »
Multiple COVID-19 cases in the Paint Branch boys basketball program postponed JV and varsity games against Blair
Financial Literacy graduation requirement may be added
By Joy Song | Dec. 6, 2021, 2:52 p.m. | In News »
Financial Literacy may be an additional graduation requirement.
16-year-old Blair student charged as adult in stabbing of fellow student
By Myles Feingold-Black, Tharindi Jayatilake | Nov. 9, 2021, 10:24 p.m. | In News »
A relative of the stabbing suspect was also arrested for bringing a knife to school the following day
Francis Collins to step down as the director of the National Institutes of Health by end of the year
By Isabelle Yang | Oct. 28, 2021, 12:44 a.m. | In National »
A look into Collins' legacy and Blair's relationship with NIH
“Maryland, My Maryland” repealed as state song
By Gabe Prevots | Oct. 11, 2021, 10:16 p.m. | In Local »
Maryland legislature overwhelmingly voted to cast out the outdated and offensive poem
MCPS requires vaccination for all staff and winter and spring athletes
By Kathereen Yang | Oct. 11, 2021, 10:12 p.m. | In COVID-19 »
MCPS staff and winter and spring student athletes must submit verification of full vaccination in the upcoming weeks
51 Blazers announced as National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists
By Isabelle Yang | Oct. 11, 2021, 2:25 p.m. | In News »
Blair holds the largest number of semi-finalists in Montgomery County.
Off-duty police officer kills two in Takoma Park
By Andrew Gelman | April 10, 2021, 1:21 a.m. | In Local »
Suspect has been arrested and charged with murder
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