Rockville High School in action against Walt Whitman High School during a girls high school basketball match on Dec. 6, 2019. Video by Nina Ignacio/The Sentinel Newspapers…
County SAT scores drop, participation rises following national trends
ROCKVILLE – Results of SATs from the Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) class of 2019 showed a drop in scores for the first time since the SAT was redesigned in 2016. The class earned an average…
In a scathing report, House Democrats outline basis for possible Trump impeachment
By Dan Novak and Gabrielle Wanneh Capital News Service WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump abused his power by withholding military aid to Ukraine and a White House meeting to get that nation to probe…
County Council unanimously passes Policing Advisory Commission bill
By Brian Gilliland Special to The Sentinel ROCKVILLE – Though discussions involving the nomination process for board members and the issue of compensation were lengthy and involved, neither side reall…
Swastika drawn on student desk at MoCo middle school
SILVER SPRING – For the second time in about six months, a drawing of a swastika was found at Silver Creek Middle School in Kensington on Nov. 25. “I am extremely disappointed to report to you that a …
Walter Johnson’s Jones overcomes adversity for explosive season
BETHESDA – When running back Aaron Jones prepares for a game, he likes to sit by himself so that he can get in the right mindset to produce on the field and make a difference for his team. Sometimes, …
County aims for zero waste and increased recycling
SILVER SPRING – Montgomery County spends about $12 million a year picking up trash, much of which could be recycled and reused if properly sorted, said Adam Ortiz, director of Montgomery County’s Depa…
Two little crossovers that make a bid for your heart
Some cars look great on paper. They are inexpensive, have tons of cargo space and get great gas mileage. Other cars can charm you once you see them in person, winning you over with cleverly executed f…
Promises of more housing inventory
If you have been following the housing market, you know that housing experts have been declaring a home sale inventory shortage since 2013. In National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Nov. 27 Pe…
Running backs Guice and Peterson shine as Redskins beat Panthers
ROCKVILLE – After the Washington Redskins’ defense gave up two touchdowns on the first two drives of the game against the Carolina Panthers on Dec. 1, it could have been easy to write them off. But sl…
