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3rd graders who don't meet reading standards may not move on to 4th grade unless parents intervene, per new Maryland policy
MARYLAND, USA — With the start of the 2026-2027 school year, third graders who do not meet reading level standards could be held back unless parents intervene, according to a new policy from the Maryland Board of Education. The policy comes as literacy rates in the state have continued to decline.
Police: Man arrested for assaulting girl, multiple women in Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it arrested a man who they believe assaulted multiple women while walking in Northwest D.C. Just before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, a woman told officers she was assaulted in the 1300 block of Irving Street NW. Officers noticed 33-year-old Ayotomiwa Babalola trying to run […]
Judge finds Virginia man accused of killing mother, sister not guilty; report says
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A man charged with killing his mother and sister in Burke, Va. in 2021 was found not guilty, the Washington Post reported Wednesday. According to the Washington Post’s report, 37-year-old Bradley Lister submitted a not-guilty plea that a Fairfax County judge accepted by reason of insanity. Court records […]
National Weather Service Issues Alert for Virginia and Surrounding
The National Weather Service in Washington DC has issued a special weather statement for portions of Virginia and surrounding areas. Elevated fire danger is expected Thursday, October 24, 2024.Elevated fire conditions are expected due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Relative humidity values around 20 to 30 percent are expected along with sustained westerly winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts 20 to 25 mph. This will result in the rapid drying of fine fuels.
Search Is On For Shooter After Man Found Dead In Gaithersburg Apartment: Police
The death of a 37-year-old Montgomery County man remains under investigation weeks after his death was ruled a homicide when his body was found inside an area apartment, police say. A new alert was issued on Tuesday, Oct. 22 as they continue to search for a suspect connected to the...
Beye Beignets Brings a New Orleans Favorite to Maryland
When you think of beignets, most tourists think of Cafe du Monde in New Orleans, where many of us tried them for the first time. But did you know that beignets in Maryland are a thing? These pastries, known as donuts without holes, can now be found in The Crab State thanks to Beye Beignets. Pastry chefs Yassmeen Haskins-Jackson of Baltimore and Amber Croom, originally from Birmingham, Alabama, joined forces to bring an artisanal twist to the sweet treat. “When you think of beignets, it’s that classic dough with powdered sugar,” notes Croom. “But we take that up a notch. Right...
Virginia voter guide: Here are all the candidates that will be on 2024 Virginia ballots
VIRGINIA, USA — On Nov. 5, voters across the country will head to the polls to make their voices heard in races that will decide the political agenda of our country, from the next president of the United States to senators, representatives and myriad local seats as well as constitutional amendments and ballot initiatives/questions.
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