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Janitor Of 30 Years Breaks Down In Sobs Learning Students Raised $20K To Buy Him His Dream Car

Students at a Virginia high school came together with a heartwarming surprise for a custodian who worked tirelessly on behalf of the students who walked the halls every single day. Their surprise brought Francis Apraku, a janitor at James Madison High School in Vienna, to tears as he expressed his...

Vienna, VA · 2d
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High school football playoff picture: Who's in and who needs help

Six spots in the eight-team Class 6, Region B playoff football bracket are set heading into Friday’s final regular-season games. Colonial Forge, Brooke Point, Battlefield, Woodbridge, Gar-Field and Stafford are in win or lose. The only question for them is seeding. Gainesville, Patriot and Independence are vying for the final two spots with all three still in contention even with a loss. The playoffs begin Nov. 13 with the top four seeded teams hosting games. The final Class 6, Region B and Class 3, Region B power point ratings and first-round playoff pairings are scheduled to be posted Friday night after all the final scores are in. Winning the district title has no bearing on playoff positions. Power points determine seeding. Keep in mind this is all unofficial. But to get a sense of how the brackets might break down, let’s start at the top for Class 6, Region B. If current No. 1 Colonial Forge (8-1) beats Massaponax (4-5), it will clinch the region’s top seed as well as home-field advantage through the region playoffs. If Colonial Forge loses and No. 2 Brooke Point (8-1) defeats No. 6 Stafford (7-2) Friday, then the Black-Hawks will earn the top spot.

Gainesville, VA · 3d

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Maryland High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 3, 2026)

C.H. Flowers debuts in the Maryland Top 25 ahead of the MPSSAA playoffs, while St. Frances remains ahead of No. 2 DeMatha and No. 3 Archbishop Spalding at the top of the state rankings.

Maryland · 2d

CBS News

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The Boys' Latin School of Maryland is making private school more affordable for incoming families

Maryland · 4h

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MCPS Reminds Families of Snow Day Color Codes and Weather-Related Decision Times Ahead of Winter

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is reminding families of its weather-related operating procedures as the winter season approaches, including the six color codes used to communicate school closures, delayed openings, early dismissals, and virtual instruction days. In a message to the MCPS community, the school system encouraged families to familiarize...

Rockville, MD · 1d

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Paid state government internship opens applications for 2027

College students interested in public service have until Dec. 31 to apply for the Governor’s Summer Internship Program, a paid summer placement in Maryland state agencies that includes a $5,000 stipend. The program is coordinated by University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s (UMBC) Shriver Center in partnership with the Office...

Maryland · 23h

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MCPS Things to Know: November 5, 2026

Tell Us What You Think! Districtwide Culture & Climate Survey Opens Nov. 8 Families, staff and students are invited to share feedback by participating in the upcoming Districtwide Culture and Climate Survey....

Montgomery County, MD · 15h

The Money Overview

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Howard University retirees in its frozen pension plan could get permanent monthly increases and a lump sum under a $1.3 million settlement, pending a final-approval hearing expected on or after Dec. 18

Retirees and surviving spouses in Howard University’s frozen pension plan are in line for permanent monthly increases and a lump sum under a $1.3 million class settlement that won preliminary court approval on Sept. 18. The deal covers about 1,788 plan participants and beneficiaries. Final approval is still ahead, with a fairness hearing expected on […] The post Howard University retirees in its frozen pension plan could get permanent monthly increases and a lump sum under a $1.3 million settlement, pending a final-approval hearing expected on or after Dec. 18 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Washington, DC · 8h

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All In: Montgomery County football teams enter the state high school playoffs

Throw out the record books. Every team in Montgomery County, regardless of their regular season mark, qualifies for the state football playoffs in Maryland that start Thursday night. All 29 schools in the county participate in the post-season. The first round of the playoffs is set for Nov. 5-7. Teams...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Top 10 Arlington County public schools

Choosing a school starts with understanding your options. This guide to 10 Arlington County public schools covers elementary, middle and high school programs, with highlights of what each offers and practical tips for families exploring the schools. Key Takeaways. The big picture: There are a lot of amazing public schools...

Arlington County, VA · 3d

The Herald-Mail

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The football playoffs are here! Opening matchups, 60 players to watch

The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association released the official football playoff brackets on Monday, Nov. 2. Smithsburg (7-2) is the lone Washington County team to get a first-round bye. The Leopards are the No. 2 seed in 1A West and will host the winner of a first-round matchup between Mountain Ridge and Northern Garrett next week. Clear Spring (1-8) has withdrawn from the 1A West bracket and ended its season. The four first-round matchups involving Washington County teams are: 4A-3A West: No. 7 South Hagerstown (2-7) at No. 2 Urbana (5-4), Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. 3A West: No. 5 Northwood (4-5) at No. 4 North Hagerstown (4-5), Nov. 5, 6 p.m. 2A-1A West: No. 6 Liberty (5-4) at No. 3 Williamsport (7-2), Nov. 6, 6 p.m. 1A North: No. 7 Brunswick (1-8) at No. 2 Boonsboro (6-3), Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Here are 60 Washington County football players to watch during the MPSSAA playoffs: Jeremiah Ballard, Williamsport -- Ballard has made 49 tackles, including 12 TFLs and 3.5 sacks. Mykai Bostic, North Hagerstown -- Bostic has rushed for 262 yards and a TD. On defense, he has made 80 tackles. Xavier Bowie, Williamsport -- Bowie has made 82 tackles,

Washington County, MD · 2d

New York Post

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Special education teacher calls for moms to ‘stop giving birth’ to boys to escape ‘patriarchal hell’

A Maryland special education teacher called on women to “stop giving birth” to boys and “start aborting male fetuses” in a deranged series of social media posts, according to reports. Dana L. Zentgraf — a teacher at Montgomery County’s Clopper Mill Elementary School — advocated the mass culling of newborn boys in a series of October Facebook posts, arguing their extermination was the only way to free America from “patriarchal hell,” the Free Beacon reported . “I think we should start aborting male fetuses (or not having kids at all right now) and put an end to female oppression once and for all,” Zentgraf reportedly wrote in one post. Dana L. Zentgraf, a special education teacher at Clopper Mill Elementary School in Germantown, Md., called on women to abort male fetuses in a series of social media posts, according to a report. Google Maps “They are all menace to society and we need to stop giving birth to them,” she wrote in another. “If it’s too late to abort, raise him like your life depends on it because it does. All of our lives depend on it.” The posts were made by a Facebook user named “Da Graf,” which the

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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RM’s Chinese program suffers from lack of staffing

At Richard Montgomery High School, three spoken world language programs are offered: Spanish, French and Chinese. Three teachers support the French program and eight teachers support Spanish, yet only one teacher, Ms. Hai Lan Wei, manages all six levels of Chinese. Despite offering students the same opportunity to learn a new language and explore a new culture, the Chinese program receives significantly fewer resources. This disparity raises the concern: why is one teacher managing the entire department’s demand?

Rockville, MD · 2d

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Prince George’s Schools Project $75 Million to $100 Million Shortfall for Fiscal 2028

Prince George's County Public Schools projects a $75 million to $100 million gap for fiscal 2028 after $150 million in earlier cuts and promises public forums. The post Prince George’s Schools Project $75 Million to $100 Million Shortfall for Fiscal 2028 appeared first on TANTV .

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d

DC Sports King

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It’s Deja Vu for Wise High School Football Team Facing a Playoff Nightmare From Forfeits

An ineligible player forces the Wise High School football team to forfeit four wins, upending the Maryland Class 4A playoffs. Discover how the scandal impacts the bracket and why a sports attorney is calling for an urgent compliance overhaul. The post It’s Deja Vu for Wise High School Football Team Facing a Playoff Nightmare From Forfeits appeared first on DC Sports King .

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d

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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball stepping down to become Baltimore City Community College interim president

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will leave his post later this month to serve as interim president of Baltimore City Community College. Ball, who is in his second and final term as Howard County’s leader, announced Monday afternoon that he will step down Nov. 16. Before becoming the county’s...

Howard County, MD · 3d

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The Big Blue Button: Loudoun County Installs Emergency Buttons in Rock Ridge

At the start of the 2026-27 school year, Loudoun County Public Schools installed a new security system in classrooms to replace the original system of reporting an emergency with a more efficient system. Previously, if a classroom had a medical or violent emergency, the teacher would have to manually call the front office using a telephone that was attached to a classroom wall.

Loudoun County, VA · 2d

WJLA

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Chantilly High School student struck by classmate's vehicle while leaving school

CHANTILLY, Va. (7News) — A Fairfax County, Virginia, high school student was struck by a vehicle while leaving school, and the vehicle's driver was reportedly a classmate, according to county school leaders and police officials. Police shared on social media at around 4:16 p.m. that they were called to...

Chantilly, VA · 1d

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Gaithersburg to Test Stop Sign Cameras Near Schools Nov. 9-23 With No Tickets

Gaithersburg will test stop sign cameras near schools Nov. 9 to 23 for data only, with no warnings or citations, under a new state pilot law. The post Gaithersburg to Test Stop Sign Cameras Near Schools Nov. 9-23 With No Tickets appeared first on TANTV .

Gaithersburg, MD · 9h

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Several Prince George's County schools face increased student, staff absences due to illnesses

Several Prince George's County schools are seeing increased absences due to illnesses. School and Health Department officials created a task force to address concerns and plan for similar situations in the future. It comes after an elementary school closed for a week due to respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses. PRINCE GEORGE’S...

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d