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Zuri Berry
Профиль VivelyExecutive Editor, Montgomery and Prince George's counties at The Banner. 👨🏾💻 @bannermoco.bsky.social @bannerpgcounty.bsky.social Check us out at: https://thebanner.com/capital
ICE detains Hopkins public health researcher as agency expands airport arrests
ICE detains Hopkins public health researcher as agency expands airport arrestsA Johns Hopkins University public health researcher and former Fulbright scholar was detained this week by immigration agents while boarding a domestic flight as the Trump administration ramps up…www.thebanner.comAs business programs struggle to find students, UMD offers a faster way to an MBA
As business programs struggle to find students, UMD offers a faster way to an MBAThe University of Maryland Smith School of Business will allow students to earn their degrees with three fewer courses.www.thebanner.com
Gov. Wes Moore announces fast-tracked admissions for unenrolled Howard University students
Gov. Moore announces fast-tracked admissions for unenrolled Howard University studentsStudents unenrolled from Howard University last week may now receive financial and application support from the University System of Maryland.www.thebanner.comSaturday has got some real competition for my interests. Should I hit up Black Books Matter fest, or go to the Wine and Jazz festival? Lots to do in Prince George’s County.
7 things to do in the capital region, from Karol G to wine and jazzThings to do across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties this week include festivals showcasing books, wine and jazz, and concerts headlined by the likes of Karol G.www.thebanner.comMy colleague went library card maxxing, and for good reason. Have you seen some of these Libby holds??? One of the great things about living in the DMV is access to all the nearby library systems. And here she breaks down the benefits of access to specific systems and branches.
How many library cards can a book lover like me collect?If you’re itching for a certain e-book before your beach vacation, or your kid is behind on their summer reading list, you may want an extra card — or 10.www.thebanner.comThousands of Marylanders lost SNAP benefits because of the Big Beautiful Bill.
Federal cuts to SNAP cost thousands of Marylanders their food benefitsSNAP cuts under the Trump-supported federal law leave 36,000 Marylanders without food benefits, affecting families, seniors and vulnerable groups.www.thebanner.comWelp. The people in the comments are not feeling these options.
Help pick a name for the former Six Flags siteThe team behind the redevelopment at the former Six Flags site is asking for the public’s input on a name.www.thebanner.comOusted Prince George’s County Planning Board Chair Darryl Barnes is suing the county, County Executive Aisha Braveboy and Council Chair Krystal Oriadha. He’s claiming Braveboy dangled jobs to force his resignation.
Ousted planning chair sues, claims Braveboy dangled jobs to force resignationOusted planning board chair Darryl Barnes sued the county, the executive and council chair, claiming he was forced to resign following unsubstantiated misconduct allegations.www.thebanner.comOnly 11.1% of students in Prince George’s County passed the Algebra I exam, the lowest rate in Central Maryland.
Maryland students still struggle with high school-level mathMaryland students continue to struggle with high school-level math, with only 21.3% passing the Algebra I MCAP exam and disparities across districts and demographic groups.www.thebanner.comMontgomery County schools’ test scores show one grade is outpacing the rest
Montgomery County schools’ test scores show one grade is outpacing the restMontgomery County students made modest gains in reading and math, though not all groups improved.www.thebanner.comPrince George’s school test scores hold steady — and so do achievement gaps
Prince George’s school test scores hold steady — and so do achievement gapsPrince George’s County Public Schools’ standardized test scores crept up slightly in English and math, but disparities across race, disability and language persist.www.thebanner.comCommanders fire tight ends coach who was recently charged with DWI
Commanders fire tight ends coach who was recently charged with DWIBen Steele was arrested on June 7 in Loudoun County, Virginia, where the team’s facility is located. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and other offenses, according to court records.www.thebanner.comThese Maryland colleges are adding AI majors
These Maryland colleges are adding AI majorsAI majors are “the trendy thing” right now, one Maryland computer science professor said.www.thebanner.com“It’s rooted in intellectualism but remains delightfully stupid, even in its most poignant and emotional moments.” Oh, Hannah. I love it.
I just went to one of the weirdest plays I’ve ever seen. You should see it, too.“Adrift: A Medieval Wayward Folly” is the latest production onstage at Bethesda’s Round House Theatre, on loan from Baltimore’s Happenstance Theater. It’s a very weird, wonderful and eerily familiar…www.thebanner.comI’ve been reading all about the drama at Howard University after hundreds of students were unenrolled. And then lo and behold, my colleague writes this fantastic story about Coppin State and how making the college more affordable has in turn helped save it. Who’d have thunk it?
The gamble behind Maryland’s most affordable universityRather than raising tuition to bring in more revenue, Coppin State University slashed it, wagering that a more affordable college would draw more students.www.thebanner.comPrince George’s County Planning Board defies staff recommendation on data center amendment
Prince George’s County Planning Board defies staff recommendation on data center amendmentThe Prince George’s County Planning Board considered a proposal that could allow data centers in agricultural and residential areas.www.thebanner.comThankful for the Greenbelt News Review for laying this out so plainly. Because how was anyone supposed to know this happened? More reason to follow your local news on Prince George’s County.
Bd. of Ed. Rep. Briggs' Resignation Announced after Applications Closed - Greenbelt News ReviewJonathan Briggs, who represented District 2, which includes Greenbelt, on the Prince George’s County Board of Education, has resigned, effective June 26 or June 30*. Almost three weeks later, his cons...www.greenbeltnewsreview.com