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Moratorium imposed on Middleton Elementary School zones
Through the second half of this school year, Charles County public school system will take measures to reduce overcrowding at Arthur Middleton Elementary School, which is over capacity by 264 students. Effective Jan. 2, 2025, the school system will implement a moratorium for two specific address blocks in the current Arthur Middleton Elementary School zone. Families moving to those addresses, which are zoned for Middleton Elementary, will not be allowed to transfer into the school. ...
Calvert school board, administrators discuss state test scores
When you look at the numbers it’s as much a cause for concern as it is for celebration. According to the Maryland Department of Education, the results from the comprehensive assessment program for the 2023-2024 school year showed modest increases statewide in English language arts and mathematics scores. In Calvert County, the public school system’s rank is fifth in the state in math proficiency. Just under 33% of students in...
Bovanti Cosmetics & Spa Opens in Bowie Town Center
Marquis Bohannon James and Anita Bohannaon, the second-generation owners of Bovanti Cosmetics, have opened the first Black-owned cosmetic shop in Bowie Town Center, carrying on the family legacy in Prince George's County. The post Bovanti Cosmetics & Spa Opens in Bowie Town Center appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Board makes last zoning ordinance tweaks
In opening Tuesday morning’s discussion of the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance update, Mary Beth Cook, planning and zoning director, said the revision process is “close to the finish line.” The collective aim of the county commissioners has been to reduce residential density while accommodating economic development. In their effort to hit the bull’s-eye, the board decided to revisit the touchy subject of planned unit developments. During a July meeting, without...
Domestic violence cases on rise in Prince George’s County, prompting panel discussion
LARGO, Md. (DC News Now) — An important meeting was held Tuesday night in Prince George’s County hoping to keep people in potentially dangerous relationships safe. The Prince George’s County Board of Health along with the Council hosted a panel discussion on domestic violence. One of the panel members, Dr. Elizabeth Aparicio, a University […]
St. Mary's board declines to vote on financial disclosure deadline change
The St. Mary’s County commissioners decided not to vote on proposed changes to the county’s ethics ordinance during their Tuesday in Leonardtown. Currently, the deadline for a candidate to file their financial disclosure in the year they file their certificate of candidacy is the same as the deadline for filing the certificate itself. When a candidate submits their financial disclosure to the local board of elections, the board has 30 days to forward that disclosure to the St. Mary’s County Ethics Commission. ...
City of Greenbelt mayor raises concerns about county emergency response times
GREENBELT, Md. (DC News Now) — In Prince George’s County, the Mayor of Greenbelt, Emmett Jordan, is concerned over emergency response times from the county’s fire and EMS departments. The issue comes after staffing changes were implemented due to a staffing shortage the county says it’s facing. Since the summer, the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department […]
Leonardtown field hockey upends Patuxent
In a contest that will likely serve as a preview of the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference Field Hockey Championship game later this month at Great Mills High School, the Leonardtown High squad upended visiting Patuxent High 4-0 on Tuesday afternoon thanks largely to a pair of Raiders with the same first name. Leonardtown (7-1 overall, 6-0 in SMAC) got a pair of goals from senior Lily Coombs and junior Lily Mitchell had a pair of assists and contributed the final goal as the Raiders continued...
Outgoing Alexandria and Arlington leaders to talk local political trends at GMU event on Wednesday
George Mason University is hosting a special discussion tomorrow night with Alexandria’s Mayor Justin Wilson and Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey about trends in local governance. The discussion is […]
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