March 11, 2013

MAKING NEWS

He Goes When it Snows: Portrait of a County Plow Driver

Washington Post columnist John Kelly’s ride along with County snow plow/salt truck driver Mauricio “J.J.” Barbosa takes a look not only at plow Route 1523, but at the Department of Transportation veteran driver and Colombia native who “likes pushing snow.”


Local Team Honored for Accomplishments in South American Youth Soccer Tournament


County Executive Ike Leggett recently recognized members of the Alianza Lima de Maryland Soccer Team that competed in the South American Youth Soccer Tournament in Lima, Peru. As the only U.S. entry in the competition, the locals finished fourth against teams from around the world. Team members are middle and high school students in Montgomery County public schools