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Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) has reintroduced legislation aimed at expanding access to federal financial aid for college students with disabilities who need to take reduced course loads as an accommodation.

Van Hollen reintroduces bill to expand federal financial aid access for students with disabilities Van Hollen reintroduced legislation aimed at expanding access to federal financial aid for college students with disabilities.

Poolesville High School earned #1 status in the state for 2027 on Wednesday. Niche, a firm that evaluates and ranks schools to help students and families find the right placement, gave the award.

Poolesville named best public high school in Maryland Poolesville High School was given #1 status in the state on Wednesday by Niche. The firm evaluates and ranks schools.

Long Branch residents could soon find job training, childcare and health care in one building. That plan is part of nearly $1.8 million in state grants headed to three Montgomery County communities.

3 Montgomery County groups receive $1.8 million to tackle child poverty 480 Club, CHEER and Identity Inc. win state ENOUGH grants to fight child poverty in Montgomery Village, Silver Spring and Gaithersburg.

A 62-year-old woman died in a hit-and-run accident in Aspen Hill on Wednesday night, according to the Montgomery County Police Department.

Pedestrian killed in Aspen Hill hit-and-run Someone saw the crash and gave police a description of the vehicle and license plate. Police are investigating.

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October is National Bullying Prevention Month, bringing attention to the impact of bullying and the importance of prevention, awareness and support.

Throughout the month, MCM will share stories, expert perspectives and resources from our special edition of The Pulse, Circle of Trauma: The Pulse on Bullying in Our Schools.

The special brings together students, parents, medical experts, community leaders and school system officials to examine the physical and emotional impact of bullying, warning signs, reporting and potential solutions.

Watch the full special on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4z9Q8rr

Follow MCM throughout October for clips, resources and continued coverage.

Montgomery County traffic signals and pedestrian beacons are targeting the county’s most dangerous crossings. Four new signals and two beacons have gone in over the past year.

Montgomery County adds traffic signals and pedestrian beacons at dangerous intersections Montgomery County traffic signals and pedestrian beacons are going up at the county's most dangerous intersections.

WorkSource Montgomery launches a new website aimed at helping entrepreneurs, small business and employers on Thursday, Oct. 1.

New website debuts for entrepreneurs, startups in Montgomery County WorkSource Montgomery (WSM) launches a new website aimed at helping entrepreneurs, small business and employers on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Montgomery Parks will celebrate the opening of its first 18-hole disc golf course. The event will take place October 9, from 4–6 p.m. at Northwest Branch Recreational Park.

Disc golf takes flight at new 18-hole course in Montgomery County Montgomery Parks will celebrate the opening of its first 18-hole disc golf course on October 9 at Northwest Park.