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School board members continue to discuss the possibility of adding more night meetings to the annual calendar.School board member Katie Addis again asked her fellow Worcester County Board of Education members last week to consider scheduling three more evening meetings. Other board members said it was something to be explored.“

The recent debate over the proposed townhouse moratorium has prompted a broader discussion about where and how Prince George’s County should grow. How can the county better achieve the goals of Plan Prince George’s 2035 General Plan? How can land use policies help meet the housing needs of families? How can land use decisions build a more sustainable and economically prosperous future?

Movement teams from across Baltimore converged Saturday in Brooklyn in an effort to help residents after the July 2 mass shooting that killed two people and injured 28 others. Volunteers brought pallets of everything, from diapers and baby formula to boxes of beans and bread. “July the second was an eye-opener for all of us, for everyone. The community needs help,” said Ebony Harvin, a pastor.

Young women, some sporting blue hair extensions, friendship bracelets and patterned nails, scream “Get back” at imaginary predators in a basement room at Anne Arundel Community College. The women, ages 14 to 22, are learning self-defense. It’s one of a variety of classes these participants have taken during the week-long HERricane summer camp, the first-ever camp of its kind hosted by Anne Arundel County’s emergency management office and the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management.

Baltimore City Public Schools will roll out a new technology tool to help parents keep track of student progress. A new family friendly app has been in the works for some time, and district officials said it’s part of their attempt to become more transparent. The app will allow city parents to keep track of what’s taking place at their child’s school. Andre Riley, a district spokesman, told 11 News that the app is designed to keep more families connected year-round.

Summer is upon us. Warmer months in the mid-Atlantic often conjure thoughts of flowers, trips to the beach or lake, and backyard cookouts. However, these increased temperatures also mean the emergence of annoying pests, like the mosquito. Most of us associate mosquitos with mean red, itchy welts and having to bring insect repellents along on outdoor adventures.

Baltimore’s Penn Station will soon be able to bring more high-speed trains in and out of the city. The last time the station underwent this type of major renovation was in 1984. The platform project is part of Penn Station’s multi-phase plan to revitalize the historic train station. The two high-level platforms, two and five, will allow Amtrak to offer more Acela service.