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New Superintendent Goes 1-on-1 with MCM on Virtual Academy, Transparency and School Safety
As Dr. Thomas Taylor takes the helm of Maryland’s largest school district, MCM sat down with the new superintendent to discuss topics including the virtual academy, budget process, transparency and school safety within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). A county native, Taylor had his entire K-12 experience in MCPS,...
Where to Get Your Wieners on National Hot Dog Day
National Hot Dog Day is on Wednesday, July 17, and we’ve compiled a list of some of the top dogs in town. Dog Haus Biergarten is giving all Dog Haus Rewards members a free Haus Dog on July 17. “We can’t think of a better way to celebrate National...
Alloy Personal Training to Open Second Maryland Location
Alloy Personal Training is opening its second Maryland location at 404 King Farm Blvd Suite 120 in Rockville. Construction has begun at the local franchise of the national personal training brand that has locations nationwide. Alloy celebrated its 250th franchise location earlier this year and will make its move further...
Ask Eli: Buyer agent commission changes coming next month
This regularly scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns. Video summaries of some articles can be found on YouTube on the Eli Residential channel. Enjoy!. Question: What is the status...
ECHS student to travel to D.C. for prestigious journalism conference
Bailey Todd, a student at East Clinton High School, has been selected to represent Sabina as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2024 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University. Todd joins a select group of students from all over the country for an intensive study of journalism...
Today’s Rental was chosen because it’s pretty posh and the exposed brick, obviously
This rental is located on G Street NE. The Craigslist ad says:. G St NE is where Form and Function converge. Ditch your twin beds for 4 full-size bedrooms. Reduce the clutter in your bathroom for 3.5 spacious bathrooms with abundant storage. You will no longer need to ask where you can fit your family or guests, or where you can store your clothes. Centrally located within walking distance of Lincoln Park & H St, it’s a quiet one-way block, until the quarterly block party.
Stephen Amoako Joins 2024 Football Coaching Staff
WASHINGTON – Georgetown University Football Head Coach Rob Sgarlata has announced on Wednesday that Stephen Amoako will be joining the 2024 coaching staff as the team's new wide receivers coach. "We are very excited to welcome Stephen Amoako and his family to the Hilltop. Stephen played at the highest level at Oregon and brings coaching experience on both sides of the ball to our wide receiver room. I am excited to see Stephen continue to develop as a detail oriented teacher and mentor to our student-athletes. He has a wealth of experience in two of our top national areas, California...
Bowie Baysox Manager Roberto Mercado Offers Updates On Top Prospects
It’s been an up-and-down season for the Bowie Baysox, who sit 9.5 games out of first place in the Eastern League Southwest with a 40-46 record. First-year manager Roberto Mercado, who spent the previous two seasons as the skipper for High-A Aberdeen, has had the opportunity to work with quite a few promising young players in the Orioles’ farm system the past few seasons.
DC Fire And EMS Platoon 2 responds to 637 calls.
On July 15th-16th, DC Fire And EMS Platoon 2 in Washington, DC responded to a total of 637 calls. Among these calls, there were 164 critical EMS dispatches and 321 non-critical ones. Additionally, the team handled 152 fire-related incidents and other types of emergencies during this time period. Source: DC...
'Hero Cat' alerts Maryland family to house fire, dies from smoke inhalation: officials
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - A cat named Prince is being credited with saving the lives of sleeping occupants of a home that caught fire in Maryland, giving its life to save its owners. The fire happened Sunday on Westside Drive in Gaithersburg, according to a spokesman for the Montgomery County...
Montgomery County Council passes bill requiring landlords to disclose fire safety, maintenance issues
ROCKVILLE, Md. - The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that requires landlords to disclose fire safety, insurance, and building maintenance issues. The bill, proposed by Council Vice President Kate Stewart, requires residential leases to include specific details about what insurance covers and whether there is an automatic sprinkler system.
D.C. ranks among the nation's worst heat islands
Data: Climate Central Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosD.C. is getting hotter faster, and city programs are underway to combat rising temperatures.Why it matters: D.C. suffers from the urban heat island effect — where cities experience higher temperatures than outlying areas and suburbs — and localized solutions are needed to protect the most vulnerable residents especially.See: this week, when we're breaking heat records, topping 101°F for three consecutive days. It's the first time since the 1930s Dust Bowl.The big picture: Urban heat islands (UHI) are caused by heat being trapped by impervious surfaces (e.g. roads, sidewalks, roofs), a lack of green space, and...
Bringing a taste of Korea to Maryland
Korean cuisine was on the menu at Waldorf West Library on July 8. The library hosted a Korean food workshop to help educate groups of all ages on how to make dishes like gimbap and yubuchobap. Gimbap is a Korean dish made from cooked rice, vegetables, fish and meat rolled in seaweed. Yubuchobap is a variation of gimbap, with contents stuffed into a fried tofu pocket. ...
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