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Watkins Mill High, Montgomery Village Middle, Watkins Mill Elementary Among 10 'Innovation Schools'
Three schools in Montgomery Village-Watkins Mill Elementary, Montgomery Village Middle, and Watkins Mill High-were picked to help pilot a new program from Montgomery County Public Schools that will provide an extra layer of central office support to underperforming schools.
Germantown's Clopper Mill Among 10 'Innovation Schools'
A Germantown elementary school was picked to help pilot a new program from Montgomery County Public Schools that will provide an extra layer of central office support to underperforming schools.
Gaithersburg Crime: 3 Residential Burglaries, Sex Assault and More
Montgomery County police released a crime summary for April 22 through April 30.
Top Headines: Backhoe Bandits, 'Pimp on the Pike' and Internet Sales Tax
Patch brings you news from across Montgomery County. Catch up on headlines you might have missed this week, including an SUV's fatal crash through an Aspen Hill bus stop, a family displaced by a fire in Montgomery Village, the latest on Wheaton redevelopment and more.
Montgomery police curbing crime in Montgomery Village
Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger and officers from the 6th District addressed about 60 members of the public at a community meeting in Montgomery Village Tuesday evening.
Bombing suspect buried out of state
The body of suspected marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried out of state, according to an official of Graham Putnam & Mahoney Funeral Parlors, where the body has languished for almost a week.
Upcounty Delegation Will Run as District 39 Slate
Maryland Sen. Nancy J. King and Dels. Charles Barkley, Kirill Reznik and Shane Robinson are running for re-election as the District 39 Team Slate, the candidates announced last week.
Gaithersburg Crime: Smash and Grab Burglary At Walnut Hill Exxon and More
Montgomery County police released a crime summary for April 15 through April 23.
Family of 6 Displaced By Town Home Fire in Montgomery Village
A family of six was unharmed but displaced from its home following a fire in their Montgomery Village town house early Tuesday, a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson told Patch.
Bomber's Mom Wants Body in Russia
An employee at the funeral home trying to find a burial site for the body of Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev tells Fox News that his mother has expressed interest in sending it back to Russia, as cemeteries are refusing to accept the remains.
Uncle arranging Boston bomb suspect's burial rites
Ruslan Tsarni of Montgomery Village, Md., and three other men met with Worcester funeral home director Peter Stefan .
PHOTOS: Montgomery Village Native Leads Peace Corps Program In Cambodia
A Montgomery Village native and Peace Corps volunteer working in Cambodia is working to organize a program providing educational workshops on sexual health, violence against women's bodies, and environmental issues to nearly 100 young women in that country.
18-month-old in van that flipped on I-270 Thursday
A 38-year-old woman and an 18-month-old child were taken to the hospital Thursday after the woman's van flipped over after crashing into a tractor-trailer on Interstate 270.
Boston bombing suspect's remains to be claimed tonight
Department of Public Safety spokesman Terrel Harris said authorities were informed someone would be claiming the 26-year-old's remains Thursday night.
Boston bombing suspect's remains to be claimed tonight
Massachusetts Department of Public Safety spokesman Terrel Harris says a funeral home retained by Tsarnaev's family picked up his body Thursday.
Susan Dormady Eisenberg: A Maryland Teacher Changes Lives By Creating Opera in the Classroom
Mary Ruth McGinn's class at Stedwick Elementary School in suburban Maryland has an intriguing second name and unique purpose.
After 40 years, Montgomery Village pharmacy closes its doors
A Montgomery Village pharmacy, the oldest business in the community, quietly closed last week after rumors emerged about the re-development of the area.
Lawmakers ponder a rain taxa adjustment
New, local stormwater management fees are set to take effect in several jurisdictions July 1, but some state lawmakers want to revisit those charges, which might be bigger than anticipated.
Report: Committee To Discuss Future Plans At Montgomery Village Golf Course
A committee of 12 people will will discuss future plans for the Montgomery Village Golf Course, The Gazette reported .
Report: MCPS Appoints New Principal At DuFief Elementary
Gaithersburg's DuFief Elementary School will have a new principal for the 2013-14 school year, according to a report by The Gazette .