MCPS to move all outdoor activities indoors Wednesday due to extreme heat
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced that all outdoor school-day activities on Wednesday, Aug. 28, will be moved indoors due to forecasted extreme heat.
Mark Zuckerberg letter: White House pressured Facebook over some COVID content during pandemic
CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter that Meta made some choices that, “with the benefit of hindsight and new information," the tech giant would not make again. Here's how the White House responded.
Maryland teen paid 12-year-old to terrorize schools with bomb threats: police
A 15-year-old student from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School has been charged in connection with a series of bomb threats that led to a school lockdown and a large-scale police response in early May.
DC public charter school closure leaves hundreds scrambling - mayor wants answers
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke out for the first time Monday following the abrupt closure of Eagle Academy Public Charter School in Southeast D.C., which has left nearly 700 students, families, and staff scrambling for alternatives just days before the start of the new school year.
DC, Prince George’s, and Montgomery County students head back to school
Students in Washington, D.C., Prince George’s County, and Montgomery County headed back to school on Monday.
Southeast DC public school abruptly closes days before classes start
It’s down to the wire for some D.C. parents after their children’s school abruptly shut down, leaving them without a classroom just days before the academic year starts.
Retired police chief steps into new MCPS role: 'Safety cannot be an afterthought'
The recently retired Montgomery County police chief has completed his first three weeks in a new job with the county’s school system.
PTA member voices support after teacher charged in fentanyl-related death
On Wednesday morning, a PTA member voiced support for a Montgomery County Public School first grade teacher recently arrested and charged in connection with a fentanyl-related death.
Vandalism, antisemitic graffiti found at several Montgomery County schools
Authorities are investigating after multiple incidents of vandalism and antisemitic graffiti were discovered at Montgomery County schools.
Disney backpedals stance in Disney Springs wrongful death lawsuit, agrees to let case proceed in court
Disney has waived its rights to arbitration in the case of a woman who died after dining at a restaurant in Disney Springs, allowing the case to proceed to court.
Metal detectors being considered for Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools may see metal detectors this year. The new Chief Safety and Compliance Officer, former Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones, raised the possible added security measure in a recent interview.
'Selfie control' Instagram filter helps you judge distance from wildlife
A new Instagram filter, called the "Selfie Control" app, is helping visitors to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks maintain safe distances from wildlife while taking photos.
Here are the most popular Disney-inspired baby names
A recent analysis found the most popular, Disney-inspired baby names in the U.S. Here are the top 10.
DOJ is considering breaking up Google: Report
The Justice Department is looking into dismantling Google following a judge’s ruling last week that Google had an illegal monopoly on the online search market.
Starbucks replacing CEO: What's been plaguing the coffee giant?
From boycotts to labor disputes, here are some of the issues that have been plaguing the world’s largest coffee company in recent months.
Disney announces Villains Land at Magic Kingdom, Monsters, Inc. land at Hollywood Studios and more
Disney unveiled exciting new attractions, cruise ships, lounges, and even a new parade during its D23 event, leaving fans astonished by what's to come over the next couple of years.
Disney's crackdown on password-sharing starts soon: What to know
Disney announced plans to roll out paid sharing, which allows people from different households to share an account for an added fee, but it's not clear when it will be available.
Federal judge rules Google violated antitrust law
The judge's ruling sets up a second trial that will cover potential remedies for Google's search monopoly.
Google rolls out School time for parents
As the new school year approaches, Google has launched "School time," a feature aimed at helping parents manage their children's device usage during school hours.
Starbucks quarterly revenue falls on weak traffic in US and China
Starbucks' revenue fell 1% in the April-June period as customer traffic weakened in the U.S. and China.