Week in Review: April 30 - May 6

Check out these headlines from Wheaton Patch this week:

The Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent repudiated a recent article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that called into question the dramatic turnaround in test scores at Highland Elementary School.

Natithorn Bhusri was one of 15 winners announced by Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen in the 31st annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students on April 30 at VisArts in Rockville.

The Glenmont community will have the opportunity to learn more about Montgomery County planners' preliminary recommendations for the Glenmont Sector Plan Update at a May 23 meeting.

Did you see the moon Saturday night? It was the closest to Earth in nearly 20 years.

Find out who is now the owner of this popular Kemp Mill pizza restaurant.

Metro Bus Passenger Convicted in Stabbing of Bus Driver

A fire Tuesday afternoon at 12010 Valleywood Drive in Glenmont displaced three adults and three children, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services.

Jean Winegardner remembers the exact moment she knew she was done having children. Do you remember when you came to a similar decision?

Instead of pay raises, most Montgomery County employees could receive a one-time $2,000 payment next year, according to a compensation and benefits package reviewed by a council committee Tuesday.

...and don't forget to enter our contest for Mother's Day!

For a chance to win a $50 gift certificate, upload a photo of your mom and a note about why she rocks. We'll pick the winner May 11.