By Adam Pagnucco. Montgomery County government hires the vast majority of its employees through its merit system, which is insulated from direct participation by elected officials. However, a relative handful…
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By Adam Pagnucco. In the wake of Democratic county executive nominee Will Jawando’s refusal to debate his Republican opponent, Esther Wells, the Montgomery County Republican Party has written the president…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Governor Wes Moore and his Republican opponent, former Delegate Dan Cox, held their only debate of the cycle on Tuesday. Banner reporter Pamela Wood asked two of…
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Six Months to School Closure Decision
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By Adam Pagnucco. At today’s school board meeting, the board will discuss MCPS’s process for deciding upcoming closures of elementary and/or middle schools. The staff’s presentation to the board is…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Part One described a bill by Council Member Kate Stewart that would impose substantial governance requirements on the county’s main community media organization, Montgomery Community Media (MCM). …
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Top Stories, September 2026
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By Adam Pagnucco. Below are the top ten stories on Montgomery Perspective in September 2026, ranked by page views. 1. MCPS Announces Engagement Calendar for School Closures 2. Inspector General…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Part One described a bill by Council Member Kate Stewart that would impose substantial governance requirements on the county’s main community media organization, Montgomery Community Media (MCM). …
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Teacher-Funded Super PAC Attacks Diaz
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By Adam Pagnucco. Last month, I printed a column asking if school board candidate Brenda Diaz was on track to winning her race for an at-large seat. Diaz’s general election…
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Should the County Fund Local Media? Part Two
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By Adam Pagnucco. Part One described a bill by Council Member Kate Stewart that would impose substantial governance requirements on the county’s main community media organization, Montgomery Community Media (MCM). …
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Parrott Endorses Wells
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By Adam Pagnucco. Esther Wells, the Republican nominee for Montgomery County executive, has announced her endorsement by former Delegate and current Washington County Commissioner Neil Parrott. Her Facebook video, in…
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