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State hands out ‘draft plan’ for cell phone-free education
We now have a better idea of what the state is looking for from school districts, when it comes to building a ‘cell phone-free’ education. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released its draft guidance for districts late on Monday, Aug. 19, detailing both what they’ve heard from residents over the last month and what […] The post State hands out ‘draft plan’ for cell phone-free education appeared first on Farmville.
Multiple lane closures, traffic changes on Capital Beltway this week
ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. — A series of lane closures and traffic changes may affect commuters this week on Interstate 495. These changes were planned as a part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project. The project will extend the existing Beltway express lanes two and a half miles north from the Dulles Corridor interchange to the George Washington Memorial Parkway interchange.
7 Days Remaining Until Purdue Football: Salim Turner-Muhammad & Jahmal Edrine
One of the last holdouts from the longest-lived recruiting class in college football history (2019), Purdue desperately needed the former 4* defensive back and Stanford transfer last season. That didn’t happen after a preseason leg injury derailed his season before it made it off the tracks. I wasn’t sure...
Taylor Sentenced to Life in Prison for 1979 Cold Case Murder of Vickie Lynn Belk
LA PLATA, MD—Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, August 23, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge H. James West sentenced Andre Taylor, 63, to Life in prison for the First-Degree Murder of Vickie Lynn Belk. Taylor was convicted of the aforementioned charge by a Charles County jury on July 18, 2024.
Bowie Police add cameras to some stop signs for new school year
BOWIE, Md. — Bowie Police want to remind drivers to slow down and obey stop signs as the new school year begins in Prince George's County. The police department just launched a one-month demonstration program featuring stop sign cameras at key intersections in the city. For the next month, stop sign cameras will be operational at two or more of the following intersections:
International Competition Winners New Jazz Underground Perform at 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest
New Jazz Underground, the 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest's winning band, will be performing on Sunday, Sept. 1, and a special tribute to Donald Byrd and Kevin Toney has been added to the schedule. The post International Competition Winners New Jazz Underground Perform at 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Cubano’s closes in downtown Silver Spring
Cubano’s, a restaurant on Fidler Lane in downtown Silver Spring since 2001, is not reopening after closing for renovations. The restaurant’s Bethesda location, which opened in 2020, remains open. [Source of the Spring]. Students, families attend MCPS Back-to-School Fair. Students and families headed to the Westfield Wheaton Mall...
Men’s soccer wins first game of the season against Saint Peter’s
Men’s soccer (1-1) picked up their first win of the season in a 2-1 victory against Saint Peter’s University (0-1-1) after a 2-4 loss on Aug. 22 to Old Dominion (1-0) in their season opener earlier this week. With five new faces on the roster and the addition...
JMU Women’s Soccer gets a late goal to earn a draw at Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (JMU Athletics) – A late goal by senior Sophia Verrecchia evened a competitive duel with Maryland, 1-1, earning James Madison women’s soccer a draw on the road at Ludwig Field on Sunday afternoon. Both teams move to 1-1-2 in 2024 with the draw. Neither side...
Maryland men’s soccer falters in 2-0 loss to No. 16 Georgetown
After opening its season with a 1-1 draw against UMBC, Maryland men’s soccer entered its home opener Sunday night hungry for its first win. Ninety minutes later, the Terps were trudging off Ludwig Field following a 2-0 defeat at the hands of No. 16 Georgetown. Both goals came off the foot of freshman forward Mitchell Baker.
Terps Finish With A 1-1 Draw Against JMU
The Maryland women's soccer team (1-1-2) concluded their match with a 1-1 draw against James Madison (1-1-2) at Ludwig Field on August 25. Freshman Emily Lenhard broke the deadlock with her first career goal in the 83rd minute, but JMU’s Sophia Verrecchia leveled the game moments later. Maryland's senior goalkeeper Liz Beardsley led the Big Ten with 17 saves, showcasing a strong defensive game that limited JMU to just two shots on goal.
Student discounts to keep on your radar
Whether you’re a new Hoya or a campus veteran, here’s your ultimate guide for making the most of student life without breaking the bank. Maximize your experience at Georgetown by saving on movie tickets, fitness classes, and transportation in D.C.—all with just your student ID or email.
Boutier, Maguire Named to Europe Solheim Cup Squad
DURHAM, N.C. – For the ninth straight Solheim Cup, Duke women's golf will be well-represented as a pair of Blue Devils – Celine Boutier and Leona Maguire -- were named to the 2024 European Cup team on Sunday following the conclusion of the 2024 AIG Women's Open. Boutier...
Police arrest suspect in connection to Northeast burglary
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said officers arrested a man who burglarized a business in Northeast D.C. on Saturday morning. MPD said that at nearly 5 a.m., the suspect forcibly entered a business in the 1500 block of Benning Road. Once inside the establishment, the suspect tried to take property […]
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