MCPS Graduation Rate Increases but Gaps Persist
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) saw a rise in its graduation rate, with 91.8% of the Class of 2024 earning their diplomas in four years, according to the Maryland State… Read More
Kiliane Gateau
Kiliane Gateau is an intern at Montgomery Community Media, and is currently pursuing a master's degree in broadcast journalism at the University of Maryland.
Police Search for Suspect in Gaithersburg, Germantown Gas Robberies
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect linked to a series of armed robberies at gas stations in Gaithersburg… Read More
MCPS Students Earn Top Honors at SkillsUSA Regional Competition
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students earned top honors at the SkillsUSA regional competition, a national workforce development event aimed at preparing students for careers in technical and skilled fields.… Read More
Blair, Northwest Students Named Finalists for Student Member of Board of Education
Two Montgomery County high school students have been selected as finalists for the 48th Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB). Peter Boyko, a junior at Northwest High School,… Read More
Police Recover Stolen Vehicle, Arrest 2 on Drug Charges
Montgomery County police arrested two people Monday night after finding them in a stolen vehicle with illegal drugs. According to David Smith, commander of District 4, officers conducting a crime… Read More
Silver Spring Man Gets 30-Years for Fatal Shooting at Playground
A Silver Spring man was sentenced to 50 years in prison, with all but 30 years suspended, followed by five years of supervised probation, for his role in a fatal… Read More
Council Proposes Bill to Expand Homeowners’ Tax Credit Eligibility
The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations Committee introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at broadening eligibility for the Homeowners Property Tax Credit. The proposed legislation would expand access to the County’s… Read More
Bethesda German Shepherd Wins Westminster Herding Group
Mercedes, a German Shepherd from Bethesda and handled by Kent Boyles, won the Herding Group at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Tuesday. The win adds to her achievements, including… Read More
Council Passes Bill to Fight Human Trafficking
The Montgomery County Council passed a bill Tuesday aimed at strengthening protections against forced labor by allowing the county to terminate contracts with contractors and subcontractors found guilty of human… Read More
Former Derwood Church Teacher Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse Charges
A former teacher at a Derwood church pleaded guilty Tuesday to sexually abusing a minor and three counts of third-degree sexoffense, according to Montgomery County Circuit Court records. Ervin Alfaro-Lopez,… Read More
ICE Arrests Salvadoran Man Convicted of Handgun Possession in Silver Spring
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Salvadoran man on Feb. 4 in Silver Spring following his conviction for possessing a loaded handgun. German Ronal Del Cid, 33, is… Read More
Girls With Impact Spring Program Opens for Registration
Girls With Impact (GWI) has opened registration for its free, 10-week entrepreneurship program, which aims to equip Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high school students with critical business and leadership… Read More