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.
Google's AI Olympics ad draws backlash: 'People have lost the plot'
Google’s new commercial has garnered plenty of social media reactions from some users questioning its authenticity.
MCPS wasted millions of dollars on electric bus program, investigation reveals
A plan to acquire more than 300 electric buses for Montgomery County Public Schools students has led to “millions of dollars in wasteful spending," according to the results of an investigation released Monday
Apple's new AI features to be delayed after iOS 18 release: report
Apple's upcoming release of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools is now expected to occur later than originally expected, coming after the initial launch of the new iOS 18 software for iPhone and iPads, according to a report.