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Maryland High Schools Ranked In Brand-New List Maryland High Schools Ranked In Brand-New List
Maryland High Schools Ranked In Brand-New List US News & World report has released its annual list of Best High Schools in the U.S. According to the report released Tuesday, April 23, Maryland has 25 districts and 255 high schools. The rankings were determined by performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college.  The top 10 high schools in Maryland, according to US News, are: 10: Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Bethesda 9: River Hill HS, Clarksville 8: Western School of Technology, Baltimore 7: Urbana HS, Ijamsville 6: Richard Montgomery HS: Potomac 5: Winston Churchill High School, …

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by Cecilia Levine
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UMD Suspends Greek Life Over Misconduct Allegations; Frats, Students File Restraining Order UMD Suspends Greek Life Over Misconduct Allegations; Frats, Students File Restraining Order
UMD Suspends Greek Life Over Misconduct Allegations; Frats, Students File Restraining Order A group of students at the University of Maryland filed a restraining order petition in the US District Court for the District of Maryland against the school’s recent decision to put a stop to all Greek Life activities. Misconduct allegations were cited in a letter dated March 1 sent by the university to "Interfraternity and Panhellenic Association Member Organizations,” prompting significant backlash. A petition filed by fraternity members and other students on Wednesday, March 13, seeks a temporary restraining order against the school’s administrators, court documents say. A hearing …

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by Valerie Musson
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Student Arrested For Bringing Loaded Handgun To Maryland High School: Police Student Arrested For Bringing Loaded Handgun To Maryland High School: Police
Student Arrested For Bringing Loaded Handgun To Maryland High School: Police A Maryland student was arrested for bringing a loaded handgun to his high school on Tuesday, March 12, police said. Josue Rivas, 18, of Gaithersburg, was charged with underage possession of a firearm, possession of a loaded handgun, and possession of a dangerous weapon on school property after bringing the weapon to Gaithersburg High School, according to Community Engagement Officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department. The officers responded to the school on the 100 block of Education Boulevard around 10:45 a.m. and met with members of the Montgomery County Public Schools security team…

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by Valerie Musson
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Loyola University Maryland Sheltering In Place Due To Bomb Threat (DEVELOPING) Loyola University Maryland Sheltering In Place Due To Bomb Threat (DEVELOPING)
Loyola University Maryland Sheltering In Place Due To Bomb Threat (Developing) Classes have been canceled at Loyola University Maryland, which was sheltering in place on Monday afternoon due to a bomb threat, school officials say. An alert was issued early in the afternoon on Feb. 26 following a threat that could potentially affect the Evergreen campus. "While the University investigates whether this is an actual threat, all members of the community are asked to shelter in place," they added. "Stay where you are and more information will follow."  The threat is being investigated by the police, and visitors have been advised to avoid the campus. Classes will be …

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by Zak Failla
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3 Students Unharmed After Elementary School Bus Collision In Maryland 3 Students Unharmed After Elementary School Bus Collision In Maryland
3 Students Unharmed After Elementary School Bus Collision In Maryland Three students were unharmed when a school bus collided with another vehicle as it was headed to a Maryland elementary school Monday morning, Feb. 26, officials said. The collision occurred sometime between 7 and 7:30 a.m. on Fort Meade Road near Liberty Valley Road as the bus was heading to Maryland City Elementary School, Anne Arundel County Public Schools Chief Communications Officer, Bob Mosier, told Daily Voice. None of the three students on board were harmed, Mosier said. The students were reunited with their families following the crash, and the school worked with the bus contr…

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by Valerie Musson
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Arrest Made After Maryland State Police Helped Search For Gun In Central PA High School Arrest Made After Maryland State Police Helped Search For Gun In Central PA High School
Arrest Made After Maryland State Police Helped Search For Gun In Central PA High School A 17-year-old boy is in police custody for bringing a gun to Central Dauphin East High School on Thursday, Feb. 15, the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police announced on Friday night. The unnamed minor was arrested "in cooperation with the Central Dauphin School District Police," as stated in the police release around 9 p.m. on Feb. 16.  The gun he allegedly brought into the school forced a massive "systematic search" involving numerous police agencies including the Pennsylvania and Maryland State Police, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Police explained that the gun was st…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Maryland State Police Search For Gun In Central PA High School Maryland State Police Search For Gun In Central PA High School
Maryland State Police Search For Gun In Central PA High School Following a "systematic search" of a Central Pennsylvania school — with help from Pennsylvania and Maryland State Police — administrators have announced a full closure until Tuesday, Feb. 20, according to a press conference on the evening of Feb. 15.  The gun was shown in a photo to an assistant principal at Central Dauphin East High School by a male student around 8:45 a.m. on Feb. 15, police were immediately contacted and a lockdown was initiated, according to the school administrators and Pennsylvania State Police.  Until the handgun was located in the Harrisburg…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Officials React After OIG Releases Report Regarding Misconduct In Montgomery County Schools Officials React After OIG Releases Report Regarding Misconduct In Montgomery County Schools
Officials React After OIG Releases Report Regarding Misconduct In Montgomery County Schools Officials have reacted to the Office of the Inspector General’s report on the misconduct in Montgomery County Schools. The 20-page report was released by the Montgomery County OIG on Tuesday, Jan. 23 and was prompted by assertations regarding “inadequate response to the alleged misconduct” by former principal Dr. Joel Beidleman. The review found “numerous issues with the manner in which MCPS and DCI handle and investigate complaints of employee misconduct,” as well as “many of the same deficiencies” that were “previously identified by other entities and reported to MCPS.” Councilmember Kat…

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by Valerie Musson
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Maryland School Closings: These Districts Have Announced Plans For Friday's Storm Maryland School Closings: These Districts Have Announced Plans For Friday's Storm
Maryland School Closings: These Districts Have Announced Plans For Friday's Storm With several inches of snow expected to coat the area, some schools in Maryland are already making preparations to ensure the safety of students and staff. The worst of the snow is expected to hit the area beginning at around 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, and lasting throughout the day, prompting schools to begin announcing closures and delays on Thursday night. As of 8 p.m. on Thursday, these public schools have announced their plans - which are subject to change depending on the weather conditions:  Anne Arundel County Schools: Previously planned off-day, decision on athletics and ex…

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by Zak Failla
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Seen Her? High School Teacher In Maryland Reported Missing For Days Seen Her? High School Teacher In Maryland Reported Missing For Days
Seen Her? High School Teacher In Maryland Reported Missing For Days Seen her?  A high school teacher in Maryland has been missing for nearly a week, according to police. Emily Ann Riley, 50, was last seen near the 900 block of Erie Avenue on Thursday, Jan. 11, Montgomery County Police said. Riley is 5-foot-8, police said, with shoulder-length brown hair, hazel eyes, and she wears glasses. She teaches astronomy at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in the Montgomery County Public School District, according to her LinkedIn page. Anyone with information on Emily Ann Riley’s whereabouts is urged to call the Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency line at (…

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by Valerie Musson
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Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found In Bathroom At Maryland High School Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found In Bathroom At Maryland High School
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found In Bathroom At Maryland High School School officials in Montgomery County are encouraging parents to speak with their children after anti-Semitic graffiti was reported by a student at an area high school. On Thursday, Quince Orchard High School Principal Elizabeth Thomas issued an alert to the community after there was a report of hateful imagery that was found inside a restroom stall earlier this week. Thomas said that the student saw the graffiti on Tuesday, researched the statement, and then advised administrators about the incident on Thursday once they were informed. "Once aware of this vandalism, we immediately removed…

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by Zak Failla
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One In Custody After Student Assaulted At Maryland High School: Police One In Custody After Student Assaulted At Maryland High School: Police
One In Custody After Student Assaulted At Maryland High School: Police One person was taken into custody after a reported stabbing at a Maryland high school. Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to Springbrook High School at around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning where there was a reported physical assault involving a student. MCPD has been dispatched to Springbrook HS for a physical assault involving a student. One person in custody. No other students injured. #MCPD #MCPNews pic.twitter.com/WJJFhWOTZC — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) November 28, 2023 Police say that one person is in custody, and no other …

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by Zak Failla
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Montgomery County Schools Sheltering In Place Hours After HS Evacuation For Bomb Threat: Police Montgomery County Schools Sheltering In Place Hours After HS Evacuation For Bomb Threat: Police
Montgomery County Schools Sheltering In Place Hours After HS Evacuation For Bomb Threat: Police Several Montgomery County schools were forced to shelter in place on Monday afternoon, just hours after Wootton High School was evacuated for a reported bomb threat. Members of the Montgomery County Department of Police were busy on Monday, Nov. 27, first investigating the threat, then with a shooting in the 20400 block of Lost Knife Circle that forced the Montgomery Village Middle School, Stedwick, Watkins Mills, and Whetstone elementary schools to shelter in place around noon.  UPDATE: Wootton High School is still under evacuation as officers search the school. pic.twitter.com/3b99BcC…

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by Zak Failla
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ALL CLEAR: Students Return To Class After Maryland Middle School Evacuation For Bomb Threat ALL CLEAR: Students Return To Class After Maryland Middle School Evacuation For Bomb Threat
ALL Clear: Students Return To Class After Maryland Middle School Evacuation For Bomb Threat Students were temporarily evacuated from a Frederick County middle school after officials received a reported bomb threat on Wednesday. There was a large police presence at Crestwood Middle School early on Wednesday morning, as members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office were called to the building to investigate the threat. As a precaution, students and staff were evacuated from the school while deputies swept the building during the investigation. According to the sheriff's office, the threat was unfounded, and students were returned to class at around 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday mornin…

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by Zak Failla
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Two Bomb Threats Cause Evacuations At Separate Maryland Schools Hours Apart: Officials Two Bomb Threats Cause Evacuations At Separate Maryland Schools Hours Apart: Officials
Two Bomb Threats Cause Evacuations At Separate Maryland Schools Hours Apart: Officials On the same day that a child was identified - and avoided charges - as the prankster sending menacing emails targeting buildings in Montgomery County, police were called to a different school that had to evacuate due to a new threat, authorities say. Early on Wednesday afternoon, Springbrook High School was evacuated when a bomb threat targeting the incident sounded alarm bells in administrators' heads and prompted a heavy police presence in the area. UPDATE: Springbrook High School has been cleared. Students, teachers and staff are returning to school. #MCPNews #MCPD pic.twitter.com/Yi…

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by Zak Failla
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Students, Staff Return To Maryland High School After Police Investigate Threat (UPDATED) Students, Staff Return To Maryland High School After Police Investigate Threat (UPDATED)
Students, Staff Return To Maryland High School After Police Investigate Threat (Updated) Students and staff at a Montgomery County high school were forced to evacuate on Wednesday morning following the latest threat targeting a building in the area, police say. Officers were called to Albert Einstein High School at around 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, to investigate the latest threat that was directed toward a Montgomery County school. It comes on the heels on the latest incident at Montgomery Blair High School. The school was initially ordered to shelter in place as the Montgomery County Department of Police evaluated, and the building was later evacuated, according to of…

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by Zak Failla
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'See Something, Say Something:' Principal Lauds Teen After Student Busted With Gun In Maryland 'See Something, Say Something:' Principal Lauds Teen After Student Busted With Gun In Maryland
'See Something, Say Something:' Principal Lauds Teen After Student Busted With Gun In Maryland New details have been released after a teenager was busted with a weapon inside a Maryland high school on Monday afternoon. Police say that at around 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon, 17-year-old Bethesda resident Akram Nassir was arrested following an investigation into reports of a gun that was inside Walter Johnson High School in Montgomery County. The tipster advised security on Monday that the student had a weapon on school grounds, and a subsequent search led to the recovery of a 9mm handgun by Montgomery County Public Schools security. Following the incident, Walter Johnson High School…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen To Be Tried As Adult After Bringing Weapon To Maryland High School: Police Teen To Be Tried As Adult After Bringing Weapon To Maryland High School: Police
Teen To Be Tried As Adult After Bringing Weapon To Maryland High School: Police A student at a Maryland high school saw something and said something, leading to the arrest of a teen in Montgomery County on Monday. Police say that at around 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon, 17-year-old Bethesda resident Akram Nassir was arrested following an investigation into reports of a gun that was inside Walter Johnson High School. The tipster advised security on Monday that the student had a weapon on school grounds, and a subsequent search led to the recovery of a 9mm handgun by Montgomery County Public Schools security. According to the department, on Monday, engagement officers w…

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by Zak Failla
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Massive Water Main Break Causes Chaos For Students, Staff At University Of Maryland Massive Water Main Break Causes Chaos For Students, Staff At University Of Maryland
Massive Water Main Break Causes Chaos For Students, Staff At University Of Maryland Crews are working around the clock to repair a major water main break that left dozens of buildings without or with limited pressure at the University of Maryland and surrounding areas on Monday. On Monday, Oct. 23, the University announced that some students and staff members were forced to work from home due to the break, which impacted nearly 50 building at the school's College Park campus, including academic, administrative, and residence halls. Due to a water main break, there is a water outage impacting multiple buildings on campus. Crews are working to restore pressure. Out of an…

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by Zak Failla
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Latest Bomb Threat At Maryland High School Determined To Be Unfounded, Police Say Latest Bomb Threat At Maryland High School Determined To Be Unfounded, Police Say
Latest Bomb Threat At Maryland High School Determined To Be Unfounded, Police Say The threat targeting a Montgomery County high school on Monday morning was found to not be valid following a lengthy police investigation. For the third time in as many weeks, a bomb threat was called in targeting the Montgomery Blair High School.  On Monday morning, the Montgomery County Department of Police was called to the building, where there was a reported bomb threat that forced the school to shelter in place while officers investigated. MCPD is at Montgomery Blair HS investigating a reported bomb threat.The school is currently sheltering in place, while officers confirm the va…

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by Zak Failla
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Deputy Assaulted By Student Breaking Up Fight In Maryland High School: Sheriff Deputy Assaulted By Student Breaking Up Fight In Maryland High School: Sheriff
Deputy Assaulted By Student Breaking Up Fight In Maryland High School: Sheriff Students at a Maryland high school are facing charges after a fight broke out and a School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to the Frederick County building was assaulted. Tuesday morning got off to a rough start at Governor Thomas Johnson High School when the SRO intervened in a fight between two students that broke out shortly before 7:30 a.m., officials say. While the two were brawling, a third student jumped into the fray and punched one of the students, as well as the female deputy, who had to be treated for minor injuries at a local medical facility after being punched in the face and …

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by Zak Failla
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Classes Canceled At Bowie State To Address 'Mental Well-Being' Of Students Following Shooting Classes Canceled At Bowie State To Address 'Mental Well-Being' Of Students Following Shooting
Classes Canceled At Bowie State To Address 'Mental Well-Being' Of Students Following Shooting Classes have been canceled for the rest of the week at Bowie State University as the community continues to reel from a Homecoming Weekend shooting. As of noon on Tuesday, Oct. 10, school officials say that all classes have been canceled for the remainder of the week "to allow additional time for our students, faculty, and staff to address mental distress."  Officials said that on Tuesday afternoon, they were to meet with student leaders to discuss what steps should be taken next following the shooting that left at least two people with gunshot wounds during a busy event. Starting at 1…

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by Zak Failla
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These Maryland Schools Earned The State's Top Marks In New Report These Maryland Schools Earned The State's Top Marks In New Report
These Maryland Schools Earned The State's Top Marks In New Report Some Maryland schools fared better than others in US News & World Report's latest ranking of the best in the nation.  Fifteen Maryland public high schools landed in the top 750 in the country, according to the new report, which assessed student performance to rank and review data from thousands of districts. "The highest ranked US public schools in US News & World Report's 2023-2024 Best High Schools rankings are those whose students demonstrated outstanding outcomes above expectations in math, reading and science state assessments, earned qualifying scores in an array of colle…

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by Zak Failla
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Six Maryland Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status Six Maryland Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status
Six Maryland Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status Some schools in Maryland have earned top marks in 2023 and are being recognized with National Blue Ribbon awards. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the US Department of Education recognized 353 schools across the country for their excellence, including six from Maryland. U.S. Department of Education announces 2023 National Blue Ribbon SchoolsU.S. Department of Education Those to make the cut in Maryland:  Church Hill Elementary School in Queen Anne's County (private); Matapeake Elementary School in Stevensville; Northeast Elementary School in Cumberland; Oakdale High School in Ijamsville; Smiths…

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by Zak Failla
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School Bus Crash Leaves Three With Injuries In Maryland School Bus Crash Leaves Three With Injuries In Maryland
School Bus Crash Leaves Three With Injuries In Maryland Three people were injured in a school bus crash involving five vehicles on Thursday morning in Montgomery County. The crash was initially reported at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, when Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to Randolph Road near Glenallen Avenue in the Wheaton-Glenmont area. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has eastbound Randolph Rd. closed at Glenallen Ave. Expect significant delays. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. #MCPNews #MCPD pic.twitter.com/F3HTKRcm5i — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) September 7, 2023…

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by Zak Failla
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U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List
U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List Days after Daily Voice reported on Niche's list of Best High Schools in Maryland, U.S. News & World Report has released its own. U.S. News studies data from nearly 25,000 public high schools across the country, with a focus on how well students are prepared for college and performance on state assessments, the website says. Here are the top five best public high schools in Maryland, according to U.S. News & World Report: No. 1 - Poolesville High School, Montgomery County No. 2 - Eastern Technical High School, Baltimore No. 3 - Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda No…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Teen To Be Tried As An Adult After Pulling Knife On First Day Of School In Maryland (UPDATED) Teen To Be Tried As An Adult After Pulling Knife On First Day Of School In Maryland (UPDATED)
Teen To Be Tried As An Adult After Pulling Knife On First Day Of School In Maryland (Updated) A violent incident on the first day of school inside a Frederick County high school landed a teenager behind bars after he brandished a knife during an incident on Wednesday. Shortly after 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Resource Officers assigned to the Governor Thomas Johnson High School were forced to display Taser-like devices on multiple occasions to help de-escalate a scary situation that played out inside the building. Two groups of students got into a fight in a hallway in between periods, prompting the School Resource Officers to jump into action to break up the "large disturbance."&n…

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Sheriff Called To Maryland HS On First Day Of School For 'Large Disturbance' Sheriff Called To Maryland HS On First Day Of School For 'Large Disturbance'
Sheriff Called To Maryland HS On First Day Of School For 'Large Disturbance' The school year is off to a shaky start in Frederick County. There was a heavy police presence at Governor Thomas Johnson High School following "a large disturbance" that prompted the Frederick County Sheriff's Office to respond. The incident was reported at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning. One minor was taken into custody and the school has since returned to normal operations; however, there will be an increased police presence throughout the rest of the school day, according to the sheriff's office. More information is expected to be released on Wednesday. Check Daily V…

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by Zak Failla
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Bomb Threat Phoned Into Private School Linked To MD Mall Swatting Incident, Police Say Bomb Threat Phoned Into Private School Linked To MD Mall Swatting Incident, Police Say
Bomb Threat Phoned Into Private School Linked To MD Mall Swatting Incident, Police Say Members of the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to a private school in Maryland on Tuesday afternoon to investigate a reported bomb threat. Officials say that shortly after noon on Tuesday, Aug. 22, officers were called to the Bullis School in Potomac where there was a reported bomb threat that led to the building being evacuated. Officers were still at the scene at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, and investigators say that the reported call may be linked to a swatting call that was phoned in to the Montgomery Mall over the weekend. UPDATE: Officers are still on scene at th…

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These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Maryland, Report Says These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Maryland, Report Says
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Maryland, Report Says The grades are in and these Maryland high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Maryland” report: No. 1 - Poolesville High School, Montgomery County No. 2 - Walt Whitman, Montgomery County No. 3 - Marriotts Ridge, Howard County No. 4 - Winston Churchill, Montgomery County No. 5 - River Hill, Howard County All five high schools earned an overall grade of A+. Click here for the complete list from Ni…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man Killed, Three Injured In Off-Campus Shooting At Frostburg State University In MD Man Killed, Three Injured In Off-Campus Shooting At Frostburg State University In MD
Man Killed, Three Injured In Off-Campus Shooting At Frostburg State University In MD One person was killed and several others injured in an off-campus shooting at a party near Frostburg University in Maryland, authorities announced. Shortly before 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 7, officers were called to an off-campus rental on East College Avenue, where 20-year-old Westernport resident Alexander Ramon Redondo, 20, had been shot during an altercation. He was rushed to UPMC Western Maryland for emergency treatment, but later died from his gunshot wounds. Officials noted that he was not a student at Frostburg State University Police say that two other women were also shot during…

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