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Back-to-school brew: teachers, administrators can get a free cup of coffee from Wawa
Wawa is providing teachers and administrators in the Mid-Atlantic with the perfect post Labor Day back to school pick-me-up in the form of a free cup of coffee. Here's when and how teachers and admins can get their free cup of coffee this week. ...
Virginia school district expands to 200-day year
The hottest days of summer vacation are stopped cold in the capital of Virginia.While most schools nationwide are just starting the academic year, Richmond Public Schools opened the school year for some of its elementary schools on July 22. The city started to experiment with a longer school year in 2023 in an attempt to make up for learning loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.School officials said the first year was so successful that they expanded to more schools for the 2024-2025 school year.Student and parent reactionFairfield Court Elementary is one of the schools already in month two...
Gwen Walz at first campaign event in Virginia: 'Mr. Vance, how about you mind your own business'
MANASSAS, Va. — Gwen Walz may be new to the national political scene, but in her first event she headlined since her husband was selected as the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, the former educator wasn’t afraid to speak up against their Republican rivals. Gwen Walz appeared before elected officials...
Harvest season for ginseng, a highly-regulated plant in Virginia, is almost here
Ginseng harvest season in Virginia begins on Sept. 1. For those interested in collecting this valued plant, there's several regulations to be aware of -- because violating them could result in hefty fines, jail time or both.
A Federal Push for Offshore Wind Energy Could Impact Delmarva's Coast Once Again
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. -- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management(BOEM) now has it's eyes set on a massive area in the Atlantic Ocean. The feds are looking to open up more lease areas for potential projects. BOEM made the announcement earlier this month, highlighting it's efforts to meet the Biden-Harris administrations...
Starbucks is Taking Over Old Dress Barn Space
Starbucks is coming soon to the Aspen Hill shopping center. Permanent signage is up and construction is ongoing at 13677 Connecticut Ave, the former home of shuttered women’s clothing store Dress Barn. Starbucks recently opened its latest Montgomery County location in the redeveloped Westbard Square. The company also has...
Tree falls on Montgomery County home, causes significant damage
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – There is a major cleanup taking place in parts of Montgomery County after Thursday’s storm system brought gigantic hail, heavy wind and rain. A massive tree branch fell in front of the historic Edward U. Taylor school, and there was a similar situation down the road, where parts […]
Maryland doctor gives tips on how to prevent mosquito bites
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — If you’ve spent any time outdoors this summer you’ve likely been bitten by mosquitoes. Dr. Yolandra Hancock, a Prince George’s County pediatrician, said there are different types of bites. She said she classifies them into two categories: painful bug bites and itchy bug bites. Hancock sites painful bug bites usually from […]
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