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New bike lanes to make Montgomery County more bike-friendly

By Emma Markus | Jan. 25, 2018, 7:14 p.m. | In Local »

Montgomery County is piloting a new comprehensive bicycle lane network. According to the Montgomery County Bicycle Master Plan, the goals of the new network are to increase bicycling rates in Montgomery County, create a convenient and low-stress bicycling network, provide equal access to low-stress bicycling for all members of the community and improve bicycling safety.

Is your iPhone getting slower?

By Sneha Ojha | Jan. 24, 2018, 6:36 p.m. | In Technology »

Apple recently confirmed a long-held suspicion that they are slowing down older generations of iPhones in new software updates.

Confidentiality concerns arise with the new countywide counselor sign-up

By Arthi Thyagarajan | Jan. 19, 2018, 2:39 p.m. | In Local »

Students are now required to fill out a detailed online Google form each time they visit the counseling office, in compliance with a new Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) mandate.

North Korea news recap

By Sneha Ojha, Reethi Padmanabhan | Jan. 16, 2018, 2:49 p.m. | In International »

Blair student accidentally injures a teacher

By Nobline Yoo | Dec. 22, 2017, 1:58 p.m. | In Local »

On Monday, Nov. 27 during lunch, junior Blake threw a clay rock over the banister above Blair Boulevard, which fell on the head of teacher Elizabeth, who happened to be walking past the financial office on the first floor. The teacher ended up with a bleeding gash, a small lump on her head and headaches. Using Blair's security cameras, school administrators reviewed the incident in detail for evidence.

Refugees caught in the Libyan slave trade

By Arthi Thyagarajan | Dec. 15, 2017, 2:19 p.m. | In International »

In Africa, criminal gangs promising to help refugees flee safely to Europe are selling refugees into slavery in Libya. Migrants unable to pay their captors are killed or beaten.

D.C. high school under investigation after an allegation of falsifying records

By Neva Taylor | Dec. 15, 2017, 2:02 p.m. | In Local »

On Nov. 28, a report revealed that Ballou High School in Southeast D.C. was graduating students who had not met all graduation requirements.

Andrew Komo wins 2017 Siemens Competition, Robert Yang regional finalist

By Zoe Friedman | Dec. 15, 2017, 1:14 p.m. | In Local »

Seniors Andrew Komo and Robert Yang were chosen as regional finalists in the national Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology.

Former MCCPTA treasurer embezzled $39,015

By Nobline Yoo | Dec. 1, 2017, 8:04 a.m. | In News »

Former Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (MCCPTA) treasurer Lisa Betts, 47, was charged with embezzlement and misuse of MCCPTA funds. She pleaded guilty on Nov. 17 at the Montgomery County Circuit Court before Judge David Boynton in Rockville.

Montgomery County implements new opioid prevention plan

By Arthi Thyagarajan | Nov. 27, 2017, 2:59 p.m. | In News »

Since the start of the 2017-2018 school year, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have implemented an opioid-overdose prevention plan. The plan includes stocking all schools with naloxone, a drug to alleviate opioid overdose symptoms, as well as educating students about opioid addiction in health classes. The plan responds to a spike in opioid-related deaths in Maryland.

Montgomery County Council Members Discuss a Possible Soda Tax

By Nene Narh-Mensah | Nov. 27, 2017, 1:51 p.m. | In News »

Montgomery County Council Vice President Hans Riemer (D) and co-member Tom Hucker (D-20) have discussed the possibility of a tax on sweetened beverages.

Blair teachers ask students their preferred gender pronouns

By Rebecca Wessel | Nov. 14, 2017, 9:05 a.m. | In Local »

With the start of the 2017-2018 school year, multiple teachers have begun to ask for students' Preferred Gender Pronouns (PGP) on student information sheets.

Faster than the speed of light? Nope, but close

By Sneha Ojha | Oct. 24, 2017, 7:57 p.m. | In Technology »

The BFRs were initially proposed as a vehicle that could be used to make the journey to Mars. Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, proposes using these BFRs for travel at home as well as in space travel. BFRs are bigger than any rocket SpaceX has built.

International News Roundup

By Neva Taylor | Oct. 18, 2017, 1:34 p.m. | In International »

National News Roundup

By Ryan Handel | Oct. 18, 2017, 1:16 p.m. | In National »

Right to vote extended to undocumented immigrants in College Park

By Madeleine Tilley | Oct. 10, 2017, 2:21 p.m. | In Local »

The College Park City Council voted 4-3 on Tuesday Sept. 12, in favor of an amendment allowing non-US citizens to vote in local elections at the College Park City Hall.

MCPS Wi-Fi attacked

By Nobline Yoo | Oct. 7, 2017, 2:51 p.m. | In Local »

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Wi-Fi network was attacked on Wednesday, Sept. 27, resulting in widespread internet connectivity issues. MCPS identified but did not disclose the source of the attack.

MCPS employee arrested for sexual abuse of a minor

By Amy Forsbacka | Oct. 6, 2017, 5:07 p.m. | In Local »

Cory Boatman, long-term substitute teacher and assistant football coach for Montgomery Blair High School, has been arrested and charged with one count of sexual abuse of a minor.

DACA forum held at Montgomery College

By Rebecca Wessel | Oct. 4, 2017, 1:28 p.m. | In Local »

DACA was an immigration policy issued by former president Barack Obama, repealed by the Trump administration on Sept. 5. According to Trump's announcement, DACA participants have one month to renew their status and Congress has six months to devise a replacement for DACA.

"Rock-n-Relief" concert held at Strathmore

By Mahnaz Habib | Oct. 1, 2017, 1:21 p.m. | In Local »

Teens in Montgomery County partnered with the Montgomery County Department of Recreation (MCDR) to hold a charity concert at Strathmore on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 5-7 p.m. The proceeds, including ticket sales, t-shirt sales and online donations, benefitted victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Tickets cost $20.

Montgomery County officials aim to improve housing conditions

By Nene Narh-Mensah | Sept. 30, 2017, 3:55 p.m. | In Local »

On Sept. 7, during a public event at Pooks Hill Tower and Court apartments in Bethesda, Montgomery County Executive Isiah (Ike) Leggett announced a program that aims to educate lower-income tenants of their rights as renters.

MCPS updates the Student Code of Conduct

By Oreet Zimand | Sept. 28, 2017, 2:56 p.m. | In Local »

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has changed the "Academic Dishonesty" and "Bullying/Harassment" sections of the 2017-2018 MCPS Student Code of Conduct in response to new data from Montgomery County Public Schools, the state of Maryland and the wider MCPS community.

Trump backtracked on plan to partner with Putin on cyber security unit

By Absa Fall | Aug. 8, 2017, 4:25 p.m. | In International »

On July 9, Donald Trump tweeted about his exchange with Vladimir Putin regarding a cyber security unit at the G20 summit. Several hours after the tweets were posted Trump backed off the idea after being faced with ridicule from policymakers.

Trump addresses street gang violence and illegal immigration

By Madeleine Tilley | Aug. 4, 2017, 11:43 p.m. | In National »

President Donald Trump discussed his administration's national security plans to handle illegal immigration and street gangs on Friday, July 28, in Suffolk County, New York.

Students and staff devastated by death of Blair student

By Mehana Daftary, Amy Forsbacka | May 19, 2017, 12:35 p.m. | In Local »

Blair offered counseling services today for staff and students due to the death of freshman student Mark Jean-Louis yesterday. Jean-Louis passed away while in the hospital on Thursday.