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Arlington Public Schools still needs to fill teacher vacancies Arlington Public Schools still needs to fill teacher vacancies 09/09/2021 07:55am • The new school year is underway at Virginia's Arlington Public Schools, and the need to fill teaching positions continues. The school district is still trying to fill 15 vacant teacher positions for its virtual learning program, according to a top Arlington Public Schools official. "Time is de Navy, Air Force will compete Saturday with their eyes on the future 09/09/2021 04:57am • Military academy football works on multiple levels. The three schools compete annually for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy â Army is the defending champ â on fields ranging from Annapolis, to West Point, to Colorado Springs, in addition to wherever Army-Navy is held (usually Philadelphia, but Pandemic spikes tattoo business as clients yearn to mark the moment Pandemic spikes tattoo business as clients yearn to mark the moment 09/08/2021 06:27pm • As more Americans resolve to change their lives after a tumultuous year and a half, many are choosing to get tattoos: D.C.-area tattoo-shop owners are reporting a boom in business, even though the pandemic all but shuttered other industries. Inside Lady Octopus, in Arlington, Virginia, artist Gil How to help those thinking of harming themselves How to help those thinking of harming themselves 09/08/2021 04:59pm • Suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the U.S., and advocates want people to know it's preventable, that help is available, and seeking out support and mental health treatment is a sign of strength. National Suicide Prevention Week aims to inform people about taking steps toward intervent Montgomery Co. health officials explain decision to send hundreds of students to quarantine Montgomery Co. health officials explain decision to send hundreds of students to quarantine 09/08/2021 03:56pm • Last week hundreds of students from Montgomery County Public Schools were sent home to quarantine after possible exposure to COVID-19. Now health officials from the county are explaining the policy behind that decision. Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles told reporters during a me Arlington school official apologizes for 'frustrating' start to virtual learning Arlington school official apologizes for 'frustrating' start to virtual learning 09/08/2021 10:38am • An Arlington Public Schools official has apologized for a "frustrating" and "unacceptable" start to the Virginia school district's virtual learning program amid criticism from parents. Parents of around 700 students who signed up for distance learning report their kids didnât get schedules, had Students back in classes in Prince George's Co. Students back in classes in Prince George's Co. 09/08/2021 10:19am • Students and families line up on the first day of school at Deerfield Run Elementary School in Laurel, Maryland. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli) Students went back to class in Prince George's County Wednesday, marking the start of the new school year in Maryland's second-largest public school system. Th 9/11 artifacts share 'pieces of truth' in victims' stories 9/11 artifacts share 'pieces of truth' in victims' stories 09/08/2021 05:04am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '1f02e598-5542-45c4-aa55-8dff4f579fb5' }).render("69261535f71a6771");}); NEW YORK (AP) â For nearly six years, Montgomery County health officer reflects on the pandemic and his new job Montgomery County health officer reflects on the pandemic and his new job 09/07/2021 04:08pm • Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles reflects on his work during the coronavirus pandemic. (WTOP/Kate Ryan) No one thought the pandemic would last this long. That's one of the thoughts Montgomery County, Maryland's outgoing health officer, Dr. Travis Gayles, shared days before h Two sisters in Pentagon day care center on 9/11 are now in military Two sisters in Pentagon day care center on 9/11 are now in military 09/07/2021 05:57am • About 140 infants and toddlers were playing in the Defense Department's Child Development Center, approximately 30 yards from the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon. Two sisters who were in the day care center that day were inspired by the h Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties return to school Wednesday Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties return to school Wednesday 09/06/2021 03:55pm • It's back to school on Wednesday for students in Prince George's and Anne Arundel County, Maryland, public schools. After 18 months in virtual learning formats, the school systems will kick off the school year with five days a week of in-person instruction. The return to schools follows a surg Young adults move back in with parents due to economy, rental market Young adults move back in with parents due to economy, rental market 09/05/2021 05:27pm • Young adults across the D.C. region are making the choice to move back home with mom and dad, and while the free housing cuts down on monthly expenses, it doesnât come without a cost. In Virginia, 42% of young adults have moved back in with their parents. In Maryland and the District, around 27 'He made everybody feel special': Local media personalities remember Willard Scott 'He made everybody feel special': Local media personalities remember Willard Scott 09/05/2021 04:40pm • Longtime D.C.-area DJ and sportscaster Johnny Holliday remembered Willard Scott as a man who would steal your lamp, get your name wrong on purpose and make you smile the entire time. The top line of the obituary for Scott, who died Saturday, is of course his years as the weatherman on NBCâs ✠Md. gubernatorial candidate John King lays out his education platform Md. gubernatorial candidate John King lays out his education platform 09/05/2021 09:45am • Former U.S. Education Secretary John King, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, talks with Maryland's new State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury at the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference. (Maryland Matters/Danielle E. Gaines) This content was republished with permissio Prince George's Co. athletes, coaches split on vaccine rule for fall season Prince George's Co. athletes, coaches split on vaccine rule for fall season 09/03/2021 05:35am • Amar Thomas loves football, and after missing a year of competing, he was thrilled to be reunited with his teammates to prepare for the upcoming season. The senior defensive end said the pandemic limited team bonding and hampered communication with his teammates. Thomas, who plays for Dr. Henry W
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