MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Jan 29 2026EDUCATION

Electric Bus Deal in Montgomery County Hits a Roadblock

The Maryland State Board of Education has made a final decision. It stuck to its earlier ruling. The board said a $168 million electric bus deal was not legal. The Montgomery County Public School District (MCPS) had awarded this contract to Highland Electric Fleets. The district tried to challenge t

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May 08 2025POLITICS

Montgomery County's College Commute Crisis

The transport network in Montgomery County is under threat. This is a big deal because it is home to 300, 000 students. These students need to get to 30 universities and colleges. This is where SEPTA comes in. SEPTA is the public transport system that keeps the county moving. It's not just abo

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