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Charles school board approves new grading policy
In a split vote, new grading changes have been approved for the 2025-2026 school year, moving the goalposts for an “A” and other grades slightly down. At the Sept. 23 Charles County Board of Education meeting, board of education members had plentiful questions and discussion surrounding the change, especially the establishment of a “50% rule.” The rule would provide for a minimum grade of 50% if a student shows “good...
‘Small and underfunded’ hospital in Prince George’s County looking for financial assistance
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. (DC News Now) — A struggling Prince George’s County hospital is hoping to get a big financial boost from county and state leaders. Maryland’s Gov. Wes Moore and county leaders toured the Fort Washington Medical Center earlier this month to see what can be done. Eunmee Shim, president of Adventist Healthcare […]
Cats and dogs from flood-ravaged North Carolina find hope in Fairfax
FAIRFAX, Va. — Homeward Trails Animal Rescue (HT) in Fairfax Station will open its doors Tuesday to some very special guests — up to 50 cats, dogs, puppies and kittens, all rescued from the flood-devastated counties of Yancey and Mitchell in North Carolina. These animals, many of whom were stranded in shelters without running water, electricity, or basic resources, are being brought to safety thanks to the efforts of HT and its partners, including the Bissell Pet Foundation.
Town of La Plata reveals new ward map
Some La Plata residents may belong to a new ward after the town’s first redistricting in over a decade. The town of La Plata adopted revised ward boundaries in anticipation of the upcoming municipal election at their town council meeting on Sept. 24. Town code requires the board of supervisors of elections to review the Council Ward Map every two years to ensure that the map aligns with the town’s...
Northern Virginia rescue crews help dozens in Southwest Virginia after Helene
DAMASCUS, Va. (DC News Now) — Water rescue teams from a few Northern Virginia fire departments are returning home after spending days performing heroic rescue efforts in Southwest Virginia. Crews from several departments made the long trip to the hardest-hit parts of the commonwealth after Helene. While many departments started in different locations, a few […]
Northern Virginia's worst areas for near-miss crashes identified by traffic safety group
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A new report by a regional advocacy group found traffic near-miss incidents at the same location are happening more frequently in parts of northern Virginia. In its inaugural “Near Miss/Dangerous Location” summary report, Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) said out of the 2,500...
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