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County School Board Approves $1.17 Billion Budget
The Anne Arundel County Public Schools board approved its budget request, which includes money to build a Crofton high school.

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The Anne Arundel County Public Schools board approved its budget request, which includes money to build a Crofton high school.

The proposed $750,000 funding would help ensure that immigrants and refugees know their rights if they are approached by a federal agent.
The lecture is by curator Tiffany E. Barber, at 7 pm. Thurs., Feb. 16, in the Higgins Lounge in Dana Commons. This a free, public event.
According to a city news release, PSE&G is proposing to make improvements to harden their infrastructure to protect from power outages.
According to 211 Counts data, in 2016 there were over 18,300 inquires seeking information on food pantries, soup kitchens, and food sources.
The Mayor and Director of Health, Deepa Joseph, discussed the 'Have a Heart, Give Smart' campaign to discourage panhandlers in Milford.
All 15 Move2Learn grant recipients focus on RunningBrooke’s mission to get kids active to spark and enhance their academic performance.
The new degree program, which began this academic year in the fall, is 100% online and can be taken from anywhere in the world.
The Selection Committee unanimously chose her as the winner for outstanding customer service, professional, positive attitude, and more.
The bill requires employers to notify the Attorney General's Office upon discovering that employee information has been illegally accessed.
A.M Best upgraded the company’s credit ratings, a reflection of the rating agency’s improved opinion of Boston Mutual’s financial strength.
On May 11, finalist bands will arrive in NYC to spend three days immersed in workshops, jam sessions, rehearsals and performances.
The competition began in NYC in 1983 and grew to a national program that helped 300,000 HS students develop understanding of Shakespeare.
French teacher Nick LeTarte is recognized for his excellence in education.
During the family friendly event, community members will hear about the ways you can make a change or create the government you want.
OM is hosting 'The Big Soiree' at Briarcliff Manor. Attendees will be a part of reaching the million dollar milestone.
A healthy lifestyle includes eating a healthy diet, staying at a healthy weight, getting enough physical activity, not smoking, and more.
Over 200 handmade cards were delivered to local Senior Citizens at the Office for Senior Resources’ Annual Valentine’s Day Luncheon.
Completed applications can be hand-delivered, mailed, faxed, or emailed. They are due by Feb. 17 by 5 pm.
Read on for new programs and their descriptions. Three new programs are being released this month.