Education

Niche has released its “2025 Best Public Middle Schools” rankings based on “rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education.” Maryland has 24 local school systems, which function as its school districts. These include one for each of the state’s 23 counties, plus one for Baltimore City.

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Restaurants

Beginning July 1, Montgomery County will launch a pilot program in the Wheaton Urban District that allows restaurants to convert curbside parking spaces into outdoor dining areas with accessible seating and tables. The program aims to support local businesses and includes specific permitting requirements, safety guidelines, and prorated parking space fees.

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Community

The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) at 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd. in Derwood fully restored its air conditioning a day after a mechanical failure caused rising temperatures inside its near-capacity facility. During the issue, MCASAC put out a call seeking short-term foster homes for pets and the response was remarkable.

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DC

A Washington Commanders spokesperson has released a statement after DC Council chairman Phil Mendelson proposed pulling the Commanders stadium deal from the upcoming budget. If the deal is pulled, the plans to open in 2030 would likely be delayed. The full statement from the Commanders can be seen below:

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Bethesda

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has charged 31-year-old Darrel David Nixon of Silver Spring with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a February assault outside a Bethesda lounge that led to the death of 44-year-old Morgan Andrew Hippchen Stone.

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