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Over the past four years, Alex has had several editorial internships and spent a semester working as a Patch contributor as part of PatchU. Last semester, she interned as a social media strategist with a non-profit, bipartisan organization in D.C. called No Labels. Alex enjoyed her experience with social media, and after Patch, she plans to explore opportunities in that field, as well as in multimedia journalism and communications.
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The Prince George's County Board of Education has promised to include the community as it begins its search for a new superintendent.
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Maryland School Assessments (MSA) data from 2012 will serve as starting point for revised accountability requirements, replacing the Adequate Yearly Progress system, officials say.
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A Discovery Channel show explores the idea, but people who work near the harbor aren't biting.
A Discovery Channel documentary about the existence of mermaids has people talking, and not just about mermaids.
The council members discussed several ideas to generate activity in the town at Monday's council meeting.
Aquatic humanoids? Fact or fiction? The Discovery Channel explores a legend, and Florida is at the center of a national fascination with the idea of a creature that is part girl-part-fish.
A Discovery Channel documentary centered in Florida about the existence of mermaids has people talking, and not just about mermaids.
At a meeting last week, developers of the Westphalia sector plan and local small business owners discussed the project's future and the potential benefits for minority businesses.
A Discovery Channel documentary about the existence of mermaids has people talking, and not just about mermaids.
Saturday afternoon, University Park Community Solar organization will host a "Science in Your Community" event.
Saturday marks the 100th anniversary of Woody Guthrie's birthday, so we're asking you to share your favorite Guthrie ballads with us.
Officials hope an alliance between Dimensions Healthcare System and University of Maryland Medical System will boost healthcare in Prince George's County.
Maryland business leaders met Wednesday to discuss economic development and innovation.
An anonymous tip to the Prince George's County Crime Solvers last year led to an arrest of a man accused of being the East Coast Rapist.
Officials in Prince George's County are stressing educated animal care and encourage residents to report instances of animal cruelty.
Metro officials announced Thursday that they plan to revise their evacuation procedures and emergency response guidelines during periods of extreme weather.
Although 43 units have been approved for residents to move back in, 22 units will remain uninhabitable for the next 6 to 12 weeks.
At Monday night's University Park council meeting, members allocated additional funds to the Department of Public Works for storm cleanup.
