The cost of doing the business of the people was the theme of a busy week in Rockville as the city and the county heard testimony about their respective operating budgets and federal workers braced for a potential government shutdown.
Patch put the wraps on the county high school hoops season with photos and game coverage from Sunday's and all-star games between Montgomery and Prince George's counties.
In the latest sign of the season, on Monday to warn parents and students about the dangers of unchaperoned "Beach Week" trips.
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Also Monday, calling on the county to better serve Latino youth through increased cultural awareness and changes to police and school policies.
The Rockville City Council heard testimony on Monday about .
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On Tuesday, members of the employees unions representing county teachers, administrators and supporting service workers on the steps of the Stella B. Werner Council Office Building in support of education funding.
Mental health advocates also weighed in on the county budget this week with of services for mental health.
On Friday, as Gov. Martin O'Malley for waging "ideological war" and Maryland officials worried about the effect of a work stoppage on the state's fiscal health.
Finally, Rockville Patch tried to provide some direction for your weekend with
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