What’s hiding down the hill from Meadowside Nature Center? A hidden gem with deep familial ties, the Prather Family Cemetery. Johnathan Prather planted roots in Maryland in 1658 and started a family that eventually moved to what became Montgomery County when his great grandson, Aaron Prather, bought a 100-acre plantation known as Plain Dealing for 25 pounds in 1760. Over the years, the Prathers expanded the acreage for Plain Dealing and established a large farm, a mill, orchards, and buildings l

Montgomery County Public Schools have announced a 2-hour delay for Tuesday. This come more than a week after the snow and ice storm the #dmv region saw. Many people have reached out with concerns about sidewalks and bus stops being covered with ice and how it can be a hazard to kids trying to get to school. Meanwhile others say it’s time to have students go back to the classroom. #md #moco #maryland #update #dmv #news | Alexis Wainwright