Two Montgomery County public elementary schools have received national honors for academic excellence and teaching innovation. Bells Mill Elementary School in Potomac and Woodfield Elementary School in Gaithersburg have been named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona. [Montgomery Community Media]
Historic Black neighborhood in Chevy Chase honored with marker
A Black neighborhood in the Chevy Chase area that was shut down before it could reach its full potential was honored with a historical marker on Saturday. The planned neighborhood, Belmont, was shut down three years into construction due to racist threats. [WTOP]
Takoma Park to enforce red light violations
Takoma Park police are implementing a new program to enforce red light violations. Drivers who are caught running a red light within city limits will receive a warning in the mail. After 30 days, police will start issuing citations. [NBC 4]
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