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Supreme Court agrees to hear Montgomery parents’ challenge to LGBTQ+ book rules
The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal from a group of Montgomery County parents challenging a school system policy that does not let them opt their lower elementary school children out of classes that use LGBTQ+ books.
Supreme Court takes up Maryland parents' bid to opt kids out of lessons with LGBTQ books
The case involves whether parents' religious rights were violated when a Maryland school district declined to allow them to opt their children out of gender and sexuality instruction.
Supreme Court takes on parent rights dispute over LGBTQ+ storybooks in Maryland schools
A group of religious parents had sued the Montgomery County school board, arguing they had a duty to protect their children from instruction with LGBTQ+ themes.
Supreme Court to hear case on opting out of lessons with LGBTQ+ books
Parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, want to be able to opt out of instruction on gender and sexuality that they say goes against their religious convictions.
Supreme Court takes up case over LGBTQ books in Maryland schools
The case involves whether parents' religious rights were violated when a Maryland school district declined to allow them to opt their children out of gender and sexuality instruction.
Supreme Court to weigh parental objections to LGBT books in classrooms
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a case from parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, who argue their religious rights are being violated by a public school policy that prohibits them from opting their children out of lessons featuring fictional LGBT books and characters.
Man and woman murdered by same suspect Friday morning in Montgomery County, police say
The Montgomery County Police Department arrested a suspect after discovering a man and a woman shot in the early hours of ...
Are Montgomery County’s speed cameras working properly?
A new report suggests Montgomery County, Maryland, is running its traffic camera program in a sloppy way. The police ...
Montgomery County considers plastic-bag ban, doubling tax on paper bags
An inspector general’s report said the county’s current bag policy has been inefficient, leading to millions of dollars in ...
Person found dead inside vehicle on Shady Grove Road in Montgomery County
A person was found dead inside of a car along Shady Grove Road early Friday morning in Montgomery County, authorities said.
‘One of the best’: Montgomery Co. firefighters mourn death of colleague who died battling house fire
Montgomery County fire and rescue officials said a firefighter died after responding to a house fire in neighboring Prince ...
Montgomery County firefighter dies in the line of duty
A Montgomery County firefighter died Saturday in the line of duty, officials confirmed. The 46-year-old firefighter was ...
Man kills friend with AR-15 after argument in Maryland basement, police say
Montgomery County’s first homicide of 2025 occurred in a neighborhood filled with million-dollar homes. Authorities say the weapon used was illegal in Maryland.
Montgomery County overpaid $2.5M for speed cameras, new OIG report shows
The new 17-page report from OIG claims the Montgomery County Department of Police was not confirming the accuracy of invoices ...
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Procession for fallen Montgomery County firefighter heads from Baltimore to Pasadena funeral home
A procession accompanying fallen Montgomery County Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins began its journey from Baltimore to ...
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DUI Driver Strikes Police Car In Maryland: Cops
A drunk driver’s dangerous decision ended with a police cruiser smashed and a night behind bars after a collision in ...