Nicole Murray-Lewis, a longtime Montgomery County Public Schools educator, has been elected to serve as the teacher member on the Maryland State Board of Education. Murray-Lewis, who currently teaches social studies at James H. Blake High School, received 39.9 percent of the 3,624 votes cast in the statewide election held November 3-17.

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For DC-area listeners who grew up in the late ’90s and early 2000s, few stations bring back instant nostalgia like Z104. Before streaming, before curated playlists, before every song was on demand, Z104 was the place where pop fans discovered new music, heard their favorite DJs, and felt connected to something distinctly local. Nearly two decades after it signed off, the station still lives on in the memories of those who tuned in daily.

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Montgomery County Councilmembers Will Jawando and Kristin Mink sent a letter to MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor requesting additional information on recent disciplinary trends, student input in the Code of Conduct revisions, and security staff training.

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The Maryland Attorney General’s Office issued a Final Order against Korey Homes Building Group and its former owners after determining they violated the Consumer Protection Act by taking payments for home building services they did not provide and misusing consumer funds.

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Clift Seferlis of Garrett Park, Maryland, pleaded guilty to 17 counts of mailing threatening communications and eight counts of obstructing the free exercise of religious beliefs after sending dozens of threatening letters to Jewish institutions across multiple states.

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The MPSSAA quarterfinals arrive with high drama, high-profile clashes, and a handful of local teams trying to punch their ticket to a Thanksgiving-week semifinal. From the Cougar Dome to Sandy Spring to Burtonsville, the storylines are rich: juggernauts defending their turf, upstarts playing with house money, and perennial bridesmaids desperately trying to crack the glass ceiling. Here’s a deep dive into four marquee matchups involving Montgomery County programs and what to expect when the lights come on Friday night.

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