Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Montgomery and Prince George’s county schools serve more fruits and vegetables, but students may not be eating them.
- SCHOOLS
- Erin Egan
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Every day at lunch, children across Prince George’s and Montgomery counties may be facing what conventional wisdom says is one of their worst nightmares. No, it’s not monsters hiding under their beds or behind their closet doors. It’s not zombies chasing after them, either. It’s fruits and vegetables. After Congress passed a nationwide law limiting the amount of calories schools are allowed to serve at lunch, schools in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties are adhering to the rules and serving up more healthy options for students. “Before this year, each student had to select three out of five items,” said Marla Caplon, Director of the Division of Food and Nutrition Services at Montgomery County public schools. “This year, the student …
Sunday, December 16, 2012
The county Department of Recreation offers half and full-day programs.
- GOVERNMENT
- Ben Gross
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Sunday, December 16, 2012
Aside from summer break, winter break may be the most highly-anticipated event for kids during the school year. But for many parents it is also one of the most stressful. Finding care for children can be challenging. In Montgomery County, the Department of Recreation is offering a few different programs. Coach Doug Club Holiday Parents can select from the 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. half day program, or the full day program, which runs until 3:30 p.m. Located at Cabin John Middle School, the program is designed for children age 3 to 13, runs Dec. 26-28 and allows children to select from sports like soccer, basketball and kickball, or from non-competitive games and activities. Cost: Full day—$113 for Montgomery County residents, $128 for non-…
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Keep your children, pets and house safe this October 31st.
- HALLOWEEN
- Ben Gross
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
Oct. 31 is the one day a year on which kids (and many adults) let loose and have fun – dressing up as their favorite sports and music personality, movie star or the more traditional zombies, vampires, ghouls and ghosts. The Montgomery County and Prince George’s Police Forces and Fire Departments as well as the ASPCA have issued a number of tips for keeping children, adults and even pets safe this Halloween. For trick-or-treaters: For Halloween party-goers: For pets:
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Even leaving a child or pet alone in a hot car for a few minutes can result in serious injury or death.
We’ve all climbed into our cars on extremely hot days when temperatures hit the triple digits and complained that it feels like being in an oven. What many don't realize is that temperatures in cars on hot days can reach almost 200 degrees, meaning they are actually hot enough to cook certain foods, Christine Delise, a public affairs spokeswoman for AAA Mid-Atlantic, says. Delise says it’s important to get the word out that cars can become very dangerous in the heat and remind people that they should never leave a child or a pet unattended in a vehicle. “It’s enough of a safety concern that many safety advocates and officials have put together campaigns and are working on getting the word out,” she said. Heat stroke, which can result …
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Make sure school children and crossing guards stay safe with these suggestions.
- POLICE & FIRE
- Ben Gross
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Takoma Park Police are reminding drivers and residents that when the clocks were set back, it became darker in the mornings when children are going to school. Please be extra vigilant to ensure the continued safety of our school children and school crossing guards during this time of the year. A crossing guards’ primary responsibility is to facilitate the safe crossing of students to and from school each day in all weather conditions. They are trained and certified in traffic and pedestrian safety. Each one wears a highly visible bright yellow reflective safety vest. Takoma Park Police wants to remind drivers that it is very important to obey the posted speed limit and pay close attention to their surroundings at all times. Within a …
Monday, April 4, 2011
We've scoured the neighborhood for deals, so you don't have to.
Welcome back to our weekly rundown of five local deals to help with your family’s bottom line. Since we do the scouting, we save you time as well as money. This week we scoured our local sources and found saving on dining out--with entertainment--at a mystery dinner theatre; DVDs for on kids and paperback books (for all ages); smoothie deals, and a new fragrance special. Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions, if any: 1. Dance Classes: Roda Movements, 7003 Carroll Avenue, 301-920-0913. Deal: Save on your choice of any dance class at the studio using their online-only discounts: a four-class card is $50 ($12.50 per class), a 10-class card is $120 ($12 per class) and a 15-class card is $150 ($10 per class). Good …
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