Maryland

With nearly 3,000 native animal species and millions of pets in households across the country that rely on our support to survive, the non-profit organization SmileHub today released new reports on the Best Charities for Animals and the Best States for Animals in 2024. Maryland came in ranked as 2024’s “second worst state,” according to the study.

In order to determine where America’s wildlife and animal companions live their best lives, SmileHub compared the animal-friendliness of all 50 states across 18 key metrics. The data set ranges from the share of pet-owning households to state land designated for parks and wildlife to vulnerability to climate change.


Restaurants

On Monday, we reported that dozens of Red Lobster restaurants across the country, including both Montgomery County locations in Gaithersburg and Silver Spring, had abruptly closed. Contents of these restaurants are currently up for auction at www.restaurantequipment.bid.

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Education

Montgomery College will recognize the class of 2024 at the 77th Annual Commencement Exercises this Friday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. on the Rockville Campus Athletic Field. The College will recognize students from the Germantown, Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring campuses, Workforce Development and Continuing Education programs, the Board of Trustees Academic Excellence honorees, and the four honorary degree recipients.

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