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Germantown Man Arrested Following Alleged Indecent Exposure Incident and Assaulting an Officer - ...

Germantown Man Arrested Following Alleged Indecent Exposure Incident and Assaulting an Officer - ...

The MoCoShow — A 26-year-old Germantown man, Oliver H. Gregg, was arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly exposing himself at the Rockville Library and then assaulting a police officer who attempted to place him [...]

Twinbrook Pool celebrates 75th anniversary

Twinbrook Pool celebrates 75th anniversary

thermtide.com — Those driving past the neat green lawns and charming colonial houses of Atlantic Avenue usually don't notice the small blue and white sign that declares "OPENS MEMORIAL WEEK END: MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE." But regulars know that if you turn right and drive down the winding asphalt path that the sign heads, you can start to hear...

A Taste of Home

A Taste of Home

thermtide.com — Just a few minutes away from the busiest part of Rockville, New York Mart stands in a little corner of Rockville, attracting both immigrants longing for the comforting taste of home, and those who want to explore the vibrant flavors of Chinese cuisine.

Chen takes final curtain call at spring coffeehouse

Chen takes final curtain call at spring coffeehouse

thermtide.com — "Are you here, dead mom?" senior Jasmine Chen sang. To start out the evening, she belted out the lyrics of the song "Dead Mom" from the movie "Beetlejuice" in an impromptu karaoke. Technical difficulties-more so a Fine Lines coffeehouse tradition than even the off-pitch "Let It Go" singalongs-meant the audience needed distraction.

The 30 year reign of Laura Goetz

The 30 year reign of Laura Goetz

thermtide.com — "All strippers take cash!" Laura Goetz grinned. Her class burst into laughter-in the awkward sort of way you do when you're too stunned to respond with words. "I mean calculus. They need it 'cause they're always spinning around those poles."

Karaoke Club helps students find their voice

Karaoke Club helps students find their voice

thermtide.com — The piercing voices of excited and passionate amateur singers belt out from the auditorium every Thursday during Karaoke Club's weekly meeting, accompanied by backing tracks and lyric videos projected on the screen.

Table Tennis Club cultivates low-pressure, relaxing environment for both beginners and national c...

Table Tennis Club cultivates low-pressure, relaxing environment for both beginners and national c...

thermtide.com — "Five serving three!" A player yelled out his game's score through the din of friendly banter and the sharp click-clacking of ping pong balls furiously bouncing from rackets to tables. Every other Wednesday at the beginning of lunch, Table Tennis Club members convert the tiny weight gym in RM's basement into a far more crowded...

Black culture flourishes during African Diaspora Night

Black culture flourishes during African Diaspora Night

thermtide.com — RM families gathered in the school for a joyous celebration of the delicious food, flamboyant fashion and creative talent that is Black culture during Black Student Union's African Diaspora Night Friday, Feb. 21.

Roses are red, violets are blue, Fine Lines brings romance to the school

Roses are red, violets are blue, Fine Lines brings romance to the school

thermtide.com — On Valentine's Day morning, hundreds of students were delighted to receive a surprise delivery of fresh roses and an intimate note from their friends and lovers during Fine Lines' beloved annual rose sale.

RM hosts second annual international night

RM hosts second annual international night

thermtide.com — On Monday, Feb. 16, during Richard Montgomery's International Night, the halls echoed with the sound of a large bustling crowd that hurried from table to table to sample the delicious cuisines of the diverse cultures that make up the school.

Southeast Asian Club, Asian American Club, NCHS slither into the Year of the Snake

Southeast Asian Club, Asian American Club, NCHS slither into the Year of the Snake

thermtide.com — As Wednesday Jan. 29 marked the Lunar New Year, multiple clubs at RM held celebrations that week-filled with food, history and a strong sense of community-to honor the culture and traditions that surround the more than 2000-year-old holiday.

Tea Club, Asian American Club partner to fundraise for typhoon victims

Tea Club, Asian American Club partner to fundraise for typhoon victims

thermtide.com — From Oct. 14 to Oct. 22, RM's Tea Club and Asian American Club partnered together to hold a fundraiser in support of victims of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam.

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