Walkersville TJ Math Counts team shines in state meet
TJ’s Math Counts team placed second in the Maryland state contest on March 17, with Walkersville and Takoma Park Middle School traders close behind. Coach Nick Diaz notes TJ’s program has produced eight national qualifiers in 16 years, including top 20 finishers, and emphasizes weekly practice and emotional engagement to drive success.
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Oregon lawmaker promotes guided growth at Maryland gathering
US Rep Earl Blumenauer of Oregon spoke to 25 Democrats at a Frederick County home about urban sprawl and smart growth. He advocated using urban growth areas to revitalize inner cities and balance development with economic health, arguing there are limited developable zones and that this approach energizes neighborhoods.
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Frederick County Fire Tax Plan Prompts Public Hearing
Frederick County residents heard details Monday about converting 13 fire rescue tax districts into two tiers urban and suburban as part of a reform. The plan raises taxes to full value and adds Urbana to the suburban tier, with hearings set for April 10 at Winchester Hall.
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Professor criticizes culture of chasing success
Carnegie Mellon historian Scott Sandage told FCC retirees that society overvalues winning and being above average, while labeling effort as failure for many. He urged less pressure on kids to plan resumes early and questioned the fixation on a million dollars by age 22, noting youths shouldn’t be boxed as losers or winners for life.
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