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Charles school board hears potential grading changes
Charles students may have a slightly easier time getting an “A” in the future. The Charles County Board of Education met on Aug. 13 to discuss new grading scales that will be implemented, with some scales varying on what grade level a child is in. Kevin Lowndes, the chief of teaching and learning for the school system, gave a presentation that discussed adding elementary school guidance to the grading policy,...
Whittin Laser Eye Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Waldorf, Maryland Location
Waldorf, MD – August 13, 2024 – Whittin Laser Eye, a leading provider of advanced vision correction services, proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art facility in Waldorf, Maryland, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Monday. The event marks a significant expansion for the practice, which has been at the forefront of laser eye surgery and vision care in the region.
DC launches teacher apprenticeship program
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Fifty paraprofessionals are now on their way to getting a bachelor’s degree, thanks to a new program in the District. On Wednesday, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) officially welcomed its first cohort into the Apprenticeship in Teaching Program. The new program helps train paraprofessionals to become […]
Crab-crackin’ Maryland kid: Wood enjoys return to Camden Yards
BALTIMORE – Like most Maryland kids, James Wood grew up going to Orioles games at Camden Yards. And like most Maryland kids, he also grew up picking steamed blue crabs. On Tuesday night, the Olney, Md., native got to relive both childhood memories in the Nationals’ 9-3 rout of the Orioles in Baltimore.
Suspect identified in break-in at Trump's Virginia campaign office
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has issued an arrest warrant for Toby Shane Kessler after the 39-year-old was allegedly seen breaking into the Ashburn building that houses Virginia's Trump for President campaign.
Peeping Tom Took Unauthorized Photos Of Teen In Virginia Gap Outlet Store Dressing Room: Police
A Peeping Tom is at large after taking unauthorized photos of a minor inside the dressing room of a Virginia clothing store, police say.An investigation has been launched in Loudoun County after a teenager reported that they were filmed while at the Gap retail store at the Leesburg Premium Outlets …
The B1G Man On Campus: Out East
When someone walks the hallways of Lewis Cass, they meet a lot of friendly faces. From teacher to teacher each one has their own hobbies and interests that influence their classroom and attitude for the students who take the course. The most notable of these rooms is the cream and crimson decorated walls of Mr. Gibson’s classroom. Throughout the year, the college basketball passion spills out, especially during the conference schedule section of the season. To Mr. Gibson, not all conferences are the same, and the Midwest-based Big Ten Conference trumps all others. With this love for Big Ten basketball, Mr. Gibson decided to take his passions to the next level by road-tripping all of the fourteen current schools. Filling out the Lilly Grant form, Gibson’s eye-catching writing skills helped him win the grant and the opportunity of a lifetime. With his winning, he started months’ worth of planning for this trip and worked day and night on his website and Instagram page so his students could follow along his journey. As soon as the final school bell rang on the 2023-2024 school year, Gibson was out the door and ready to begin his dream road trip through the institutions he grew up watching.
75th County Fair Underway in Gaithersburg
The 75th county fair is underway in Gaithersburg. MCM stopped by Monday to talk to fairgoers and others participating in the week-long event. The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair runs through Saturday at 501 Perry Parkway. See admission and parking information here.
Wood leads Nationals against the Orioles after 4-hit game
Washington Nationals (55-65, fourth in the NL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (70-50, second in the AL East) PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: DJ Herz (2-4, 4.41 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 63 strikeouts); Orioles: Dean Kremer (4-9, 4.70 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 81 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Orioles -181, Nationals +150; over/under is 9 runs.
First Baptist Church of Highland Park Prioritizes Engaging Local Youth
First Baptist Church of Highland Park is committed to providing safe spaces for young people to learn about and praise God, through a variety of ministries and a recent merger with First Baptist Church of Glenarden to create a new school, Prince George's Christian Academy. The post First Baptist Church of Highland Park Prioritizes Engaging Local Youth appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Capital House Music Festival – The Official Summer Closer – Free Event – August 31 – Silver Spring
Do you love to dance? Don’t miss #CapHouseFest – The Official Summer Closer on August 31st, 2024 at Marian Fryer Town Plaza 2424 Reedie Drive, Silver Spring. The Capital House Music Festival – World Music Event officially opens and closes summer every year. Put #CapHouseFest on your calendar EVERY YEAR – Memorial Day Saturday and Labor Day Saturday, all day free outdoor event!
Menhaden fishery to get another look
New study to check if over-harvesting could be starving Va. ospreys. The saga of the future of Virginia’s menhaden reduction fishery on Chesapeake Bay continues to unfold as the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Menhaden Management Board approved a motion on Tuesday, Aug. 6, that could lead to further regulations of the fishery.
Maryland Weather: Hot Friday, risk of weekend showers & storms
BALTIMORE -- Heat continues through Friday. Showers & storms possible Friday night and chances continue through the weekend. Thursday turned out to be another nice day, but hotter than recent days. High temperatures climbed into the upper 80s to near 90°. Luckily, humidity levels stayed manageable throughout the day. Expect a very nice evening ahead with a mainly clear sky. Temperatures will be in the 80s much of the early evening hours. Friday will be another hot day with a mixture of sunshine and building clouds. Winds will be out of the south at 5 to 10 mph. Highs will top...
Going retail: Larry Hogan talks prescription drug costs in race for Senate in Maryland
The race for Maryland's opening U.S. Senate seat is going retail. While Democratic nominee Angela Alsobrooks has been highlighting the issue of abortion and control of Congress in her messaging to voters, Republican nominee Larry Hogan spoke Wednesday about health care and the cost of prescription drugs. Hogan stopped Wednesday...
State and local leaders in Ocean City for annual summer conference
Many state and local government leaders from across Maryland are in Ocean City this week for political fundraising. It is the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is expected to attend the convention Thursday through Saturday, where he’ll addresses the conference’s closing session. The...
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