Twenty-two Montgomery County Public School students across eight schools have each earned $2,500 scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corp.
Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring pulled in the most awardees with six. The National Merit awards were created to encourage academic excellence and are given annually to high school seniors. (MoCoShow)
Enclave residents worried by conditions, upcoming sale
Tenants at the Enclave housing complex in Silver Spring have faced years of landlord disinvestment, leading to issues including vermin and mold, and now are preparing for a contracted sale of the property.
Some tenants have rallied for better living conditions or future support from the county. (GreaterGreaterWashington)
Silver Spring man sentenced to 55 years
A Silver Spring resident will serve 55 years in prison for his role in the 2022 murder of Jose Osvaldo Genao Romero.
A co-defendant was sentenced in March to life in prison suspended all but 60 years. (WUSA9)
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