Maryland Board of Education Raises Health Credit Requirement From .5 to Full Credit, Makes Change to World Language Requirement
The Maryland Board of Education voted to raise the health credit requirement from half of a credit to a full credit.
Zao Stamina Ramen to Open on Wednesday, May 26th
Zao Stamina Ramen is opening on May 26th at 7345 Wisconsin Avenue Unit B, in the former Yuzu Japanese Dining location in Bethesda.
26 Northwood High School Students Earn Associates Degrees from Montgomery College Prior to High School Graduation
The Montgomery College Middle College program at Northwood High School began in 2014. In 2018, there were five graduates who earned their Associates Degrees in General Studies with a STEM core. Since then the program has grown to 12 graduates in 2019, 14 in 2020, and 26 graduates this year.
UMD Announces Contract Extension for Brenda Frese
Per the University of Maryland:
Stephanie Blake, Northwest High School Girl’s Volleyball Coach Who Won Four Consecutive State Championships, Steps Down
Stephanie Blake and her hard working girl’s volleyball teams at Northwest High School won four consecutive state championships from 2015-2018. Yesterday, one of the best coaches in the county announced she’ll be stepping down to focus on raising her three daughters.
Doug Gansler, Former Attorney General of Maryland and State’s Attorney for Montgomery County, Launches Campaign for Governor
Former Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler launched his campaign for Governor of Maryland this morning.
Shake Shack Hopes to Open Three New MoCo Locations by the End of 2022
When the last Arby’s in MoCo closed, rumors started flying about Shake Shack possibly taking over the location. We spoke with management at the Cabin John location and were not able to get confirmation on that specific location, but were told that the restaurant chain hopes to open three new MoCo locations by the end of next year.
Updated on 6/4 to reflect that Fair Hill confirmed the closure of the splash pads and to include the Playa Bowls opening date
Fair Hill Splash Will Not Open This Summer
Marc Elrich Submits Letter to WMATA Requesting White Flint Metro Station to be Renamed ‘North Bethesda Metro Station’
Kayla DiCello, a Junior at Northwest High School, Places Third in GK U.S. Classic
Kayla DiCello of Boyds, Md./Hill’s Gymnastics, finished third in the all-around at the 2021 GK U.S. Classic. She also topped the field on uneven bars with a 14.600.
Alcohol Consumption at Some MoCo Parks Could Get 12 Month Renewal
The temporary directive was enacted on Sept. 24, 2020 and suspended the prohibition of alcohol in nine Montgomery Parks. The renewal extends the park directive for an additional 12 months and expands the number of parks included in the pilot from nine to 13.