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AI is helping these Terps create a biodegradable plastic cling wrap
April 21, 2026, 8:26 am |
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Researchers at the University of Maryland are working on creating a new type of plastic wrap that not only keeps your food fresher for longer, but is also biodegradable, and they’re using artificial intelligence to help perfect it.
Justice Department, Maryland Dept. of Environment file suits against DC Water over Potomac sewage spill
April 20, 2026, 11:52 pm |
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The Justice Department and the Maryland Department of the Environment have filed separate lawsuits against D.C. Water over the pollution of the Potomac River due to a massive sewage spill from a ruptured pipe in January.
Montgomery County boosts funding for hate crime prevention
April 20, 2026, 10:41 pm |
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Half a million more dollars in Montgomery County, Maryland, are going toward grants aimed at preventing hate crimes, bringing the total funding for fiscal 2026 to $1.7 million.
MedStar team runs 170 miles across Maryland and DC promoting ‘movement’
April 20, 2026, 6:58 pm |
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MedStar employees and an ultramarathon runner run 170 miles across Maryland and D.C. to promote movement as medicine and healthier lifestyles.
2 DC-area elementary schools caught fire, 1 to remain closed Monday
April 20, 2026, 10:56 am |
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César Chávez Dual Spanish Immersion in Chillum, Maryland, will be closed after a fire broke out inside the building. There was also a fire at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia.
Health officials confirm measles case was found in Maryland
April 19, 2026, 9:42 pm |
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A case of measles was confirmed in a Baltimore metro area resident who recently traveled internationally, according to the Maryland Department of Health.
Earlier start times & cutting breaks: MCPS changes being considered for next school year
April 19, 2026, 7:36 pm |
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The last day for the 2026-2027 school year for Montgomery County students is set, but it means some calendar adjustments need to be made in order to bank potential makeup days.
Bowie 18-year-old arrested in carjacking of Prince George’s Co. court clerk
April 19, 2026, 2:05 pm |
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Prince George’s County Police arrested an 18‑year‑old in the carjacking of a court clerk in Bowie. The suspect faces multiple charges.
3‑year‑old girl dies after reported drowning in Potomac
April 19, 2026, 12:07 pm |
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Montgomery County police are investigating the death of a 3‑year‑old girl after a reported drowning Saturday in Potomac, Maryland.
MCPS considers lunch price hike as student meal debt hits all-time high
April 18, 2026, 11:07 pm |
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While Montgomery County, Maryland, is one of the wealthiest counties in the nation, it has more students receiving free or reduced‑price lunches than D.C. has students overall.
‘There’s a better life out there’: Experts on the impact of domestic violence on children
April 18, 2026, 1:54 am |
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Experts in domestic violence have advice on what to look for in children who may be experiencing or witnessing abuse in their home.
DC region faces growing risk of water shortages as Potomac River hits near-record lows
April 17, 2026, 6:22 pm |
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The D.C. region is heading into summer with rivers at near-record low levels and a growing risk of water shortages, according to water supply experts and the latest drought data.
Democratic candidates for Montgomery County’s top job make pitches at forum
April 17, 2026, 2:15 am |
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Wednesday was one of those days, as all five took the stage to face a few dozen residents at the Riderwood Village senior community in Silver Spring in the afternoon before meeting again at a scheduled appearance in Bethesda with the two Republicans in the race.
W. Kamau Bell brings sharp comedy, activism to Strathmore
April 16, 2026, 11:06 pm |
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W. Kamau Bell will be appearing Friday night at Strathmore Music Center in North Bethesda, Maryland, riffing on current events as part of his “Who’s With Me?” tour.
Langley Park teacher wins Prince George’s Co. Public Schools Teacher of the Year award
April 16, 2026, 10:11 pm |
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The teacher has spent her entire 8-year teaching career so far at the International Highschool in Langley Park.
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