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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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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 · 1d
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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

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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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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 · 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 · 13h

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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

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Poly-Western Renovation Still Needs $110.7M

Frederick Douglass & Briscoe Schools — Combined Renovation Project. Renovating Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Western High School's shared campus still requires $110.7 million in funding. A substantial gap remains as construction planning moves forward. The funding need was reported by the. , which cited a $110.7 million gap for...

Baltimore, 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 · 21h

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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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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

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UMD Students Divided On Maryland’s Question 3

Over 60% of Marylanders took to the ballot box and voted “Yes” on Question 3, loosening restrictions on political gerrymandering in the state. The result from Tuesday’s election follows a trend in several other states in recent years: redrawing maps to increase political power. Maryland lawmakers are...

Maryland · 1d

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Rosters selected for 2026 Boys High School All-American Game

(Pictured Above: Class of 2027 Wake Forest commit Richard Sarpon will represent Connecticut’s Woodstock Academy as a forward on the East Team.) Rosters have been selected for the 2026 Boys High School All-American Game, which will be played on December 12 in Baltimore, MD. A group of the nation’s...

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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We Want More of Moore

Bel Air High School varsity quarterback Michael Moore has cemented himself as one of the Bobcats’ best players this season. His recent efforts earned him Harford County Player of the Week honor in a landslide vote while helping the BAHS football team to an strong start, posting a 5-2 record with two close losses.

Bel Air, MD · 2d

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Too Young to Vote, Mercy High School Students Serve as Election Judges

Three Mercy High School students who are not yet old enough to vote took an active role in the democratic process during Tuesday’s midterm elections by serving as election judges. Seniors Tess Brandenburg and Maria Chalkia and junior Khloe Stevenson joined election officials and community volunteers at polling locations, helping to ensure Election Day ran smoothly and that voters had a positive experience at the polls. Their responsibilities included assisting with operations, welcoming voters, and supporting the administration of the election in accordance with the State of Maryland’s procedures. Tess and Maria served at Leith Walk Elementary/Middle School in Ramblewood and Khloe was stationed at St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church in Little Italy.

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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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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Lake Braddock teachers ‘walk in’ to protest mandatory weapons detection duty

Educators at Lake Braddock Secondary School protested mandatory weapons detection duty with a “walk in” this morning (Nov. 5), as the local teachers’ unions await the Fairfax County School Board’s decision on a formal grievance filed against the policy. Around 18 members wearing their union t-shirts...

Burke, VA · 23h

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Cell tower proposed for grounds of McLean private school

A wireless tower developer is seeking a special exception from Fairfax County for a 175-foot monopole to be constructed on the grounds of a private girls’ school in McLean in hopes of remedying unreliable cell service on the property and along Georgetown Pike. The application from Milestone Towers, submitted...

Mclean, VA · 22h

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RM flag football builds success on and off the field

Since its introduction to Montgomery County high schools in 2024, girls flag football has quickly grown in popularity, giving female athletes a new opportunity to compete. Flag football is a fast-paced, noncontact version of traditional American football. By fall 2025, all 25 MCPS high schools had teams, with more than 600 girls signing up. The sport quickly drew attention and gained interest at Richard Montgomery. At RM, the team has already found success, winning a division championship and setting its sights on even bigger goals.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Lets say adiós to our limited language curriculum

At JDS, there are two language options available other than English: Hebrew and Spanish. Students are required to take Hebrew from the year they enroll at JDS until the end of their sophomore year, with the option to drop it in their junior year. Spanish is offered starting in middle school, and classes continue through high school as students progress through levels. JDS should offer more language options so students can have the opportunity to explore and learn about cultures and languages that interest them.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d