MoCo Parents Can Now Opt Out of LGBTQ+ Books at Kids’ Schools
Today’s Supreme Court ruling sided with Montgomery County parents who object to books with LGBTQ+ themes in children’s schools. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)...
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition Secures Legislative Victories for Marylanders with Disabilities
The Maryland state legislative session for 2025 was an especially successful one for the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition, a group of community organizations that...
Graduation Rate Climbs for All Student Groups at PGCPS
With many schools in Prince George’s County fresh off of mid-May graduation celebrations and a handful more preparing for graduation in June, the number...
Young Advocates Take On Capitol Hill
Heading into spring, student leaders with the National Student Council (NSC) partnered with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) in early March...
First Up: Family-Friendly News for May
D.C. Pride Festival Celebrates 50 Years
WorldPride Washington, D.C. is celebrating its 50th anniversary starting in May, marking a lasting legacy of the LGBTQ...
Mothers Supporting Mothers: A Gift on Mother’s Day
Kelly Republicano has always been invested in helping others. In high school, the Burke, Virginia, mom of four founded and chaired the “Big Sisters...
MPT Helps Develop PBS Kids Animated Series With Autistic Main Character
Move over, “Bluey” and “Paw Patrol”—there’s a new lovable animated animal in town, and this one’s breaking barriers on children’s TV. Created by author...
A 20+ Year Partnership Between Prince George’s County and Japanese High School Continues To...
There’s been a long history of friendship and collaboration between the DMV and Japan. The most well-known of these cultural exchanges are the cherry...
First Up: Family-Friendly News for April
Imagination Stage, The Puppet Co. Receive Theater Award NominationsThe Puppet Co. in Glen Echo and Bethesda’s Imagination Stage were both recently nominated for prestigious...
Honoring the Story of American Law Enforcement in the Nation’s Capital
Come experience the most interactive museum in the District! The National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., is the nation’s only Museum dedicated to telling...
