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Maryland literacy policy in the works
(The Center Square) - Maryland’s venture to create and implement a statewide comprehensive literacy policy is underway, but State Board of Education President Joshua Michael says the board won’t consider adoption until at least September. Maryland’s journey with literacy policy has been long and winding, involving a patchwork application of the science of reading principles in some school districts and not others. But in January, the board passed a resolution calling for “statewide adoption and implementation of literacy instruction based on the Science of Reading...
Hagerstown embraces new professional baseball franchise, renowned sports marketing specialist says
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The Flying Boxcars are at the midpoint of its inaugural season and baseball fans in the county have been turning out to support the franchise. Nick Griffith is an international sports marketing consultant who evaluates entertainment venues and gives high marks to the city and fans who have embraced […]
Big Lots is closing dozens of stores, many near Delaware
Big-box retailer Big Lots recently announced the closure of dozens of locations by the end of the year, and while the lone Big Lots in Milford will remain open, four other Big Lots near Delaware are scheduled to close. Is Big Lots closing in Delaware? ...
News notes: Permanente official joins hospital rate-setting agency; a new public affairs firm
Brandon Wright, a former official in the administration of Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, is striking out on his own and opening Oak Grove Strategies, a new public affairs and government relations firm. “What I have found from my time working in Washington, D.C., at trade associations and public affairs firms,...
Van Hollen, Scott, FCC Chairwoman tout expanded internet access
(WBFF) — U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott were joined by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel at an event in West Baltimore to highlight recent efforts to expand internet access to Marylanders without reliable connections at home. The trio discussed the FCC's...
Nurse Charged After Hospital Patient Dies
(Franklin County, PA) -- A Franklin County nurse is being charged following the death of a patient at Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital earlier this year. Authorities said Sara Miller administered a substance into an agitated patient's morphine IV port on January 10th and did not document it. The patient died a short time later. Miller is facing misdemeanor charges.
Ashburn native, US women’s soccer defender Emily Fox ready to live out her childhood Olympic dream
Before heading to Olympic training camp with the U.S. women’s national soccer team, Emily Fox returned home to Ashburn, Virginia, for an extended stay for the first time since the pandemic. As the 26-year-old defender began to clean up her room, she went through some of her old childhood mementos.
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