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Laurel Citizens University: Learn About Your Local Government
Laurel, MD - [July 24, 2024) Are you a resident or business owner within the City limits of Laurel? Would you like to gain a better understanding of how your local government functions?. Mayor Keith R. Sydnor is excited to open applications for the 2024 Fall Laurel Citizens University. This...
Changes coming to Prince George’s County Board of Education ahead of the school year
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Public School Board has undergone some major changes in leadership. In July, officials announced that Lolita Walker would be the new chair of the board, and Dr. Kenneth Harris would serve as vice chair. The decision followed a Maryland state law that just […]
HBCU alumni react to new survey that shows Vice President Kamala Harris could secure Democratic nomination
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) –A new survey from the Associated Press shows Kamala Harris will have a fairly uncontested run to secure the Democratic nomination. Some alumni from Harris’s alma mater, Howard University, say they support her becoming the new nominee. “The district 22 team [are] all in for Kamala Harris,” said Del. Ashanti Martinez, […]
B-CC High teacher’s lawsuit alleging false accusations of racism to continue
A Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School teacher’s lawsuit alleging he was falsely accused of racism is moving forward after a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge denied a motion to dismiss the case against B-CC Principal Shelton Mooney and the county school board. Now B-CC teacher Daniel Engler and his attorneys...
Braxton L. Hunt of Rowland Earns Degree from University of Maryland Global Campus
ADELPHI, MD (07/24/2024)– Braxton L. Hunt of Rowland, earned a(n) Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity from University of Maryland Global Campus in spring 2024. Hunt was one of more than 14,000 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the 2023-24. Graduates came from all 50...
Impact Of A Scholarship: Al Carey
Al Carey embodies the spirit of Maryland Athletics. He’s a distinguished leader who continues to make a difference at the University of Maryland. The Long Island native was a track and field distance runner in College Park from 1969-74 before becoming a board member and CEO of several major United States companies. Most importantly, his attention stayed within the track and his alma mater. Carey is a member of the University of Maryland Board of Trustees and has pledged millions of dollars to the university.
County Board approves the return of Kinhaven School to original home in Ballston
Kinhaven School is set to return to its original home on Fairfax Drive following the Arlington County Board’s approval of a childcare center permit. Formerly housed within Central United Methodist Church in Ballston, Kinhaven moved in 2017 to St. George’s Episcopal Church at 915 N. Oakland Street in Ashton Heights after its original site was redeveloped into a 144-unit affordable housing complex. That complex, at 4201 Fairfax Drive in Ballston, officially opened earlier this year and includes a new space for the church and room for a childcare center.
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