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Readers Sound Off in Favor of Post-Labor Day Start of School
Comptroller Peter Franchot says a statewide move to a later start to the school year could have an economic benefit.

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After discovering her athletic talents weren’t going to take her anywhere, Kaitlyn decided to go to school to become a sports journalist. She attended college at the University of Maryland, College Park; and when she wasn’t at basketball and football games, she was taking classes.
Before coming to Patch, Kaitlyn interned with The Baltimore Sun sports department for a summer during school; covered the Washington Capitals for Inside Hockey; covered high school sports in PG County; and worked for Maryland Athletics.
Kaitlyn received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Maryland and began freelancing for several publications after graduation.
Kaitlyn began freelance writing for Bel Air Patch covering high school football and community news. She then guest edited in Pasadena for a few months before being named editor.
Other than reading and writing, Kaitlyn enjoys watching sporting events with her family and boyfriend. She also enjoys spending time with her rabbit, Jake.
Comptroller Peter Franchot says a statewide move to a later start to the school year could have an economic benefit.

The library hosted Make Some Noise, Dance Around on Wednesday night.
The bookstore will open for business at 951 Central Ave. on Monday.
Historic London Town and Gardens and Dogwood Acres will host Pup-A-Palooza on Sunday.
Are there certain intersections around town you try and avoid?
The Mexican restaurant in Edgewater appears to be closed.
The popular crepe shop opened on Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard on Thursday.
Patch runs down weather, tides, events, community voices and more.
Patch runs down weather, tides, events, community voices and more.
Starting schools later could have an economic benefit of more than $74 million, according to a new report.
The children's bike contest and mini parade will be held on Saturday.
Starting schools later could have an economic benefit of more than $74 million, according to a new report.
Now is the time to get your back-to-school essentials.
Find open houses in the Edgewater area on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
Find homes for sale in the region on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
Patch remembers the lives of local residents who recently passed away.
Patch remembers the lives of local residents who recently passed away.
Patch runs down weather, tides, events, community voices and more.
Patch runs down weather, tides, events, community voices and more.
The Baysox mascot was spotted at the WaWa in Edgewater on Wednesday.