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Kennedy football falls to Yamhill-Carlton 12-7, records first loss of the season
Kennedy High School football recorded its first loss of the season on Thursday, Sept. 26, losing to Yamhill-Carlton 12-7 at home. The Trojans opened the night in vintage fashion, marching down the field on a 13-play, 58-yard scoring drive to take an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter. After Colby Rich recovered a fumble at the Tigers’ 21-yard line on the ensuing kickoff, it seemed Kennedy was well on its way to 5-0. ...
Montgomery College unveils new STEM building named after former county executive
TAKOMA PARK, Md. (DC New Now) — Montgomery College has officially opened the Catherine and Isiah Leggett Math and Science Building at its Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. The 108,000-square-foot facility, designed to enhance STEM education, was celebrated by college officials, local leaders, and state representatives as students began fall classes. The building features 20 advanced […]
Community Discussion on Social Media’s Impact on Children
Suzanne Youngkin, First Lady of Virginia, and Dr. Jonathan Haidt, an award-winning social psychologist and author, led a fireside chat recently at Old Bridge Elementary School. The chat, which focused on the impact of cellphones on children, was live streamed throughout Virginia. It gathered parents, educators, and community members to discuss the influence of social media and cellphone use on children’s well-being, drawing insights from Dr. Haidt’s book, “The Anxious Generation.”
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