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Last survivor of the Hindenburg disaster dies at age 90 11/15/2019 08:02pm • In this May 6, 1937 file photo, the German dirigible Hindenburg crashes to earth in flames after exploding at the U.S. Naval Station in Lakehurst, N.J. Werner Gustav Doehner, the last survivor of the disaster, died Nov. 8, 2019 at age 90 in Laconia, N.H. Doehner was 8-years old when he boarded the These sports injuries cause the most ER visits among youth, report finds 11/15/2019 06:59am • A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control reveals which activities are most likely to send a young athlete to the emergency room. While sports are an important part of a healthy lifestyle for young people, injuries can happen too -- and a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease New school boundary plans for Montgomery's upcounty region spark lively hearing 11/14/2019 06:05pm • Dozens of parents, students and local officials packed a Montgomery County Public Schools hearing to testify on a plan to shift school boundaries for three high school clusters: Northwest, Clarksburg and Seneca Valley high schools. The second round of options under consideration includes the one Gannett poised to become nation's biggest newspaper company 11/14/2019 02:42pm • Gannett shareholders have approved the company's $1.2 billion merger with New York-based New Media Investment Group, the parent company of GateHouse Media, with the combination expected to be final next week. New Media shareholders have already approved the merger, as have regulators. When com Where do your pets fit in with your holiday plans? 11/14/2019 07:25am • Veterinarian Dr. Katy Nelson shares some helpful tips to keep in mind for you and your pet during the holidays. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/kandypix) The year is hurtling to its end, and with it, weeks of holiday festivities can mean gatherings, traveling and indulgent feasts. But as you make plan Howard County high school student charged with rape of another student 11/13/2019 03:37pm • A 16-year-old student in Howard County, Maryland, has been accused of raping a 15-year-old student inside a bathroom during school hours earlier this week. Both are students at Reservoir High School in Fulton, Maryland. Howard County police spokesperson Sherry Llewellyn told WTOP that the 15-y Up and away: Frederick Co. considers banning balloon releases 11/13/2019 11:54am • In an effort to fight pollution, a Frederick County councilman has introduced a bill that would ban the intentional release of balloons. Councilman Kai Hagen���s bill is designed to reduce what he called ���mass balloon releases,��� which are sometimes cast into the air as part of a ceremony. Racial discrimination complaints lead to investigation of Loudoun Co. Public Schools 11/13/2019 04:28am • Loudoun County Public Schools is being investigated by the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, following accusations of discrimination against black students. "It's progress because somebody is finally looking into our concerns," said Loudoun NAACP president Pastor Michelle Thomas at a Tuesd Loudoun Co. teen seeks cure for genetic disorder he shares with just 100 others 11/13/2019 04:00am • Though he's not afraid to die, a Sterling, Virginia, teenager with a rare genetic disorder is doing everything he can to stay with his family. Ryan Alam, 15, is among fewer than 100 people in the world known to have the progressive neurodegenerative disease known as MPAN that's a type of NBIA ��� The 2020 best cruise lines for families 11/11/2019 07:00pm • From water parks and bumper cars to character meet and greets, these lines offer tons of family fun. Finding a cruise vacation that meets the needs of every family member can be tough. While you may be in search of some peace and quiet, the kids will probably be eager to play. To help you find a Public to get first look at Montgomery County boundary study 11/11/2019 06:20pm • Montgomery County's Board of Education will hear from the consultants it hired to do a districtwide analysis of school boundaries. The school board will hold its first hearing on the work that the consultants at WXY have done on the first phase of the project on Monday, Nov. 18. Montgomery Cou Movie Review: 'Midway' is standard-issue account of World War II turning point 11/11/2019 02:02am • The Battle of Midway was the turning point of the Pacific front in World War II. And yet, it somehow hasn't captured the Hollywood imagination like the D-Day Invasion or Iwo Jima. Decades after the Charlton Heston and Henry Fonda vehicle��"Midway" (1976), the battle was ironically left out of Teachers choosing among 13 to join Maryland education board 11/10/2019 12:16pm • BALTIMORE (AP) ��� Public and private school teachers can now start voting on their choice to represent their interests on the Maryland State Board of Education. WBAL-TV reports that voting began Sunday to choose an active school teacher from among 13 teacher candidates to fill a board seat. A bi PGCPS figuring out how to get school buses to arrive on time 11/08/2019 05:50pm • Prince George's County, Maryland's school system is forming a 23-member task force to tackle transportation issues. In a letter sent out to parents and guardians, schools CEO Monica Goldson explained that the task force would be charged with developing short- and long-term recommendations to solv What's open, what's closed for Veterans Day 2019 11/08/2019 04:18am • Veterans Day is a federal holiday meant to honor those who have served in the military. Since it's a federal holiday, post offices are closed, and most banks will also be closed. You can also expect closings at local schools, local government offices and some parking and transit changes.