Montgomery County Public Schools are seeing growth both inside the classroom and outside of it, according to new data released by the county.
Frederick’s Treeva Gibson on NBC’s “The Voice”
Frederick County resident 16-year-old Treeva Gibson wowed the judges in her recent blind audition for NBC’s “The Voice.” And now she’s hoping to go all the way in the competition.
Maryland Charter Schools Push for Independence; State Laws Keep Control With Local School Boards
Maryland’s public charter schools feel stifled under current state laws that keep them under the authorization and governance of local school boards, but the creation of separate charter school boards could cost taxpayers and students much more.
Frederick County ‘Activity Centers’ Help Channel Growth
Brunswick represents one of the eight areas in Frederick County that made the list of 139 activity centers approved this year by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
Browns Fans in Maryland Won’t Share Ravens Super Bowl Success
Seventeen years after the Cleveland Browns relocated to Baltimore, local Browns fans still refuse to support the Ravens even as their friends around them celebrate their success.
World’s Largest Labrador Retriever Dog Show
The largest collection of Labrador retrievers in the world comes to Frederick, Md., for the annual Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac’s spring specialty show.
Metropolitan Sprawl Puts Urban in Suburban
The Washington, D.C., suburbs are expanding faster than any other part of Maryland, and the biggest growth is occurring along its periphery, in Charles and Frederick counties — two counties that share critical attributes, their leaders say.
Cardin Criticizes Planned Maryland Postal Closures
The United States Postal Service has announced cuts that will affect three mail processing facilities in Maryland and is studying the closure of a third, to Sen. Ben Cardin’s dismay.
Small Town Occupy Movement Seeks Bigger Numbers
As a small town Occupy movement, Occupy Frederick struggles for support. Fewer than 15 people consistently spend the night in the small tent city next to Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick.