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MCPS schools face closures as enrollment rates decline

“Too many schools, too few students,” a problem that MCPS is more than well aware of. For the first time in over 40 years, student enrollment in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is declining, leading the Board of Education (BOE) to determine which schools should be shut down and consolidated. Due to declining birth rates and changes in demographics across the county, more schools are experiencing low attendance rates and more vacant space. The conversation around closing and consolidating schools has been thoughtfully looked at over the past couple of months, although MCPS has recently brought attention to the public.

Montgomery County, MD · 15h

DC News Now

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2 arrested after gun recovered near elementary school in Prince George’s County

Police said a man and a woman were taken into custody after a gun was recovered near Rogers Heights Elementary School on Monday morning.

Prince George'S County, MD · 20h

Daily Voice

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From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future

A Maryland teenager who graduated at the top of her high school class and earned a full scholarship to college is now facing a future far different from the one she spent years working toward. Maria Flores Garcia, 19, was detained alongside her mother during a scheduled immigration check-in in Balti…

Prince George'S County, MD · 13h

Shore News Network

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DC Man Busted After Victim Fights for Gun During Violent Pistol-Whipping Attack

A confrontation on 14th Street turned violent when a gun was pulled and the victim...

Washington, DC · 16h

WJLA

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Woman hospitalized after being struck in Seven Corners crash

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va (7News) — A pedestrian is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the Seven Corners area, police said. Officers responded to the crash at Leesburg Pike and Rio Drive. The woman was taken to a hospital in life-threatening condition. The driver of...

Seven Corners, VA · 17h

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Alexandria Unveils $117 Million Sports Complex Plan to Boost Economy and Expand Youth Opportunities

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A $117 million proposal could transform Cameron Run Regional Park into a year-round sports and entertainment destination. City leaders envision an economic engine that would support local businesses, expand youth athletics and improve neighborhood recreation. Mayor Alyia Gaskins, the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) and Alexandria...

Alexandria, VA · 7h

Country Herald

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Maryland Weather: Temperatures Could Drop to 26 Degrees Tuesday

Parts of Maryland, northern Virginia and the Washington region could experience freezing temperatures

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» Scheduling Conflicts Lead to Homicide Trial Being Rescheduled for 2028

Parties set a new trial date for a 2022 homicide before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Nov. 9. Chrsitian Wilkerson, 22, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of Rashawn Phifer, 20, on Nov. 11, 2022, at the 500 block of Riggs Road, NE. Phifer died from four stab wounds in the torso, neck, chest, and back.

Washington, DC · 1d

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D.C. college students camp out for more affordable housing

When Lydia Lovering, a senior at George Washington University, transferred to college in D.C. from the University of Connecticut, she was surprised at the large jump in housing prices. “It should not be normal for undergraduate students to have to work one to three jobs just to maintain rent,” Lovering...

Washington, DC · 1d

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How Many Of These 4 Maryland Pancake Houses Have You Visited Since Childhood?

Some breakfast spots become part of the family story, right alongside beach trips and Sunday drives. In Maryland, a handful of pancake houses have fed kids who later came back with kids of their own. This list covers four of them, two near the Ocean City boardwalk crowd and two...

Ocean City, MD · 1d

dcwitness.org

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» ‘I’m Aggressive for a Reason,’ Defendant Tells Police Hours After He Allegedly Committed Murder

A jury saw body-worn camera footage that captured an agitated homicide defendant’s interaction with police in a trial before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Nov. 9. Thomas Fields Jr., 42, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, kidnapping while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, and three counts of tampering with physical evidence. The charges stem from Fields’ alleged involvement in the Aug. 17, 2019 fatal stabbing of Marquita Lucas, 24, on the 3700 block of Horner Place, SE. Lucas’ body was found later the same day in a fire in Bowie, Maryland.

Bowie, MD · 13h

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Payne lands head coaching job for Blair

Coach Irvin Payne, girls’ JV basketball head coach, varsity assistant coach and JV flag football coach, has accepted the girls’ varsity basketball head coaching position at Blair High School. Payne has been a part of the WJ community for six years, coaching under girls’ varsity basketball head coach Christopher Donlon the whole time.

Silver Spring, MD · 1d

DC News Now

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DC closures, service changes for Veterans Day

The Veterans Day holiday brings a number of changes for people who live in D.C., including closures and service adjustments.

Washington, DC · 14h

WTOP

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Deals and freebies for Veterans Day

Veterans Day is Wednesday, and businesses are showing their appreciation for the men and women who have served our country with free meals, special discounts and other freebies. From complimentary restaurant meals and free coffee to savings on shopping, services and more, there are plenty of ways for veterans and...

Washington, DC · 1d

DC News Now

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Thief broke into DC elementary school and stole violins: Police

Police in D.C. are looking for someone who they said broke into an elementary school to steal some violins.

Washington, DC · 8h

WJLA

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Maryland Attorney General declines to charge deputies in fatal Brandywine crash

BRANDYWINE, Md. — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown will not pursue criminal charges against two Charles County sheriff's deputies involved in a police pursuit that ended in a deadly crash in August. The Attorney General's Office said an investigation found the deputies did not commit a crime under Maryland...

Brandywine, MD · 8h

Washington Examiner

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Two people arrested after vehicle crashes into sidewalk near White House

A vehicle crashed onto the sidewalk near the White House on Monday morning, prompting a response from the Secret Service and National Guard and the closure of roads surrounding the presidential residence. Secret Service Police and National Guard personnel responded just before 10 a.m. to the north side of Lafayette...

White House, TN · 1d

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» Defendant Sentenced for Firing Handgun Into The Air

A defendant apologized to the court for his involvement in a shooting before DC Superior Court Judge Hertzfeld sentenced him on Nov. 5. Antonio Applewhite, 37, pleaded guilty on Aug. 27 to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than one year. The charges stem from his involvement in a shooting on April 22, on the 5400 block of Bass Place, SE.

Washington, DC · 11h

MoCo Feed

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Suspect Wanted in Elkin Street Homicide – Mocofeed

Gaithersburg, MD: Montgomery County Department of Police, Major Crimes Division, Homicide Unit detectives are looking for a 34-year-old man wanted in connection with the November 2, 2026, stabbing death of Christopher Schuler...

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