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Mebane Mayor Pro Tem Ed Hooks will run for mayor

Mebane Mayor Pro Tem Ed Hooks will run for mayor this fall.The announcement came shortly after longtime Mayor Glendel Stephenson announced he would not

Best Trivia Nights in Loudoun County

Now that cold weather is creeping back across the county, indoor activities are sounding better and better! It’s time for cozy trivia nights in Loudoun! If you’re in pursuit of the best trivia spots, find the answer in our latest blog post!

Hot Dogs, Bacon And Red Meat Tied To Increased Diabetes Risk

A fresh study looks at what happens after people change their meat-eating habits. Those who upped their intake — about 3.5 servings more per week — saw their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes during four years of follow-up increase by almost 50 percent.

How to Burglarproof Your Doors

Burglaries are always a concern for homeowners. But what's the best way to keep your house safe? Undoubtedly you've already installed an alarm system (if not, do so right away), and maybe you've got a guard dog patrolling your property...

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

Data Is Improving Government Services, But at What Cost to Citizens' Privacy?

Data now informs almost everything the public sector does, and it also informs on us.

How Land Records Digitization Benefits Citizens & Government Offices

Land records digitization helps citizens complete land deals swiftly and avoid frauds. Speak to DRS for efficient land records digitization & management.

Should cities tax soda?

Several cities have upcoming ballot propositions to create a tax on sugary drinks like soda.

Everything you need to know about filing your GR city taxes

Tax season is already a stressful time, and for many, filing city taxes can be even more confusing.

eLearning and Online Solutions for Government Offices

Adventfs provides a variety of unique cloud-based solutions to government agencies across the country. These technology-based solutions include evidence-based education programs, restorative justice, billing and payment and a document management systems.

How a Plugged-In College Student Spent 24 Hours Without Tech

I reached into my pocket after class to grab my phone. It was a habit I had established early on in the semester after learning that my history lecture was a tech-free zone. But this time when I reached into my pocket, my phone wasn’t there. At the tail end of the semester that marks …

Participating in Democracy: Choosing to Make a Difference Study Guide

Through this resource, students investigate the challenges and possibilities of citizenship by exploring the stories of four young Americans.

How Hands-On Projects Can Deepen Math Learning for Teens

When students build a catapult or tell a story with equations they can see how their calculation and formulas translate to contexts beyond a whiteboard.

WANTED: High school students who want to make a difference

Are you a high school student looking to make a difference?

Distance Learning Parent Resources

Click here for the HCSD Distance Learning Parent Resources. #BigBlueOnTheMove

The city wants to give you cash to start a Safe Routes to School project

Got an idea for a way to encourage more kids at your school to bike or walk to class? Maybe you and some parents or teachers want to throw a bike-to-school party or start a bike train or walking sc…

Bethune’s partnerships gives students the tools to succeed

There is no better demonstration of commitment to the values of civic engagement, service learning and leadership than community partnerships that work with schools.

Why a startup is taking on the inequity of security deposits

By working with city governments to make onerous security deposits optional, Rhino wants to eliminate a barrier to affordable housing.