Montgomery College sent an alert warning of an “Armed person at [insert name] Campus.” at 1:03PM today. The message also stated “Go to nearest room and lock door NOW! If […]
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Currently, MCPS only offers a minimum of 30 minutes of physical education per week in elementary schools, while places up the street (like Frederick County) require 90 minutes. In D.C., 150 minutes is required, and our neighbor Howard County requires 90 minutes.
If you support this bill, please e-mail or call Delegate Anne Kaiser, who is the head of the Ways and Means committee. She will decide whether or not a vote is held on this bill and represents Montgomery County in this matter.
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Looks like if you are parking in Metro’s parking lots you are going to get hit with some higher fees starting today.
According Metro’s website, starting today Metro will begin collecting fees two hours earlier on weekdays and end one hour later on Fridays. Saturday parking isn’t getting off scot-free either. Metro will be charging $2 for parking on Saturdays starting Feb. 10. But, good news, parking at Metro’s lots on Sundays and federal holidays still won’t cost you anything..at least for now.
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State Delegate, Terri Hill (Dem.), is finalizing a bill that would prohibit the Maryland State Board of Education from approving tackle football programs in the state of Maryland for children under the age of 14. The bill would also include provisions for heading in soccer and checking lacrosse.
Children 14 and up will be required to take a course explaining the risks associated with concussions and brain injury prior to participating in tackle football programs.
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Improbable Comedy will present “Silver Spring LIVE,” a stand-up comedy show highlighting local comedy talent on Saturday, Feb. 24. Doors open at 8 pm at Highwood Theatre. Four established Silver Spring based performers comprise the show’s line-up.
The evening features headliner Robert Mac (“Last Comic Standing”), Natalie McGill, Gina Brown and newcomer Loy Lee.
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Though he announced his candidacy months ago, I didn’t realize that the Steve Solomon running for county council was the same person as “Solly” from the radio. I had the opportunity to speak with him at ESPN980 studios in Rockville last week.
Solomon, 41, has been the producer and “sidekick” on The Steve Czaban Show for several years now. He also produces and hosts a national morning show on SB Nation Radio. Solomon says he does and says things on the radio that most others won’t and believes that this type of honesty and straightforwardness is something that would help him if elected.
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First reported by mymcmedia, the rec department will be figuring out the eligibility requirements in the upcoming months.
Who would YOU put in the MoCo Sports Hall of Fame?
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You can also check out the dozens of tastings that’ll be held throughout the county in February.
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MCPS touts an increase in graduation rate for African American students (from 87.7% to 88.2%) and an increase of 0.9% for students receiving Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS).
Fourteen high schools saw their graduation rates increase. The largest increases were seen at the following schools:
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While an exact date has not been given, the restaurant is expected to open within the next few months.
Check them out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/doghausbethesda
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They have signed franchise agreements in New markets in Kansas, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and will open more locations in current markets such as Virginia and Florida.
Their first location came in Bethesda in 1995 on Cordell Avenue. Their headquarters are in Rockville/Potomac.