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Coastal Gem Named Best Small Town In US To Visit In New Rankings Coastal Gem Named Best Small Town In US To Visit In New Rankings
Coastal Gem Named Best Small Town In US To Visit In New Rankings A charming coastal location has been crowned the best small town to visit in the United States, earning the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released rankings. The annual list highlights destinations that capture the essence of small-town America with their scenic beauty, cultural offerings, and laid-back atmosphere. T his year, Bar Harbor, Maine, claimed the No. 1 position, praised for its idyllic setting, stunning coastal views, and gateway to Acadia National Park. Nestled along Maine’s rugged coastline, Bar Harbor attracts visitors year-round with its fresh seafood, bout…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Maryland High Schools Ranked In Brand-New List Maryland High Schools Ranked In Brand-New List
Maryland High Schools Ranked In Brand-New List US News & World report has released its annual list of Best High Schools in the U.S. According to the report released Tuesday, April 23, Maryland has 25 districts and 255 high schools. The rankings were determined by performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college.  The top 10 high schools in Maryland, according to US News, are: 10: Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Bethesda 9: River Hill HS, Clarksville 8: Western School of Technology, Baltimore 7: Urbana HS, Ijamsville 6: Richard Montgomery HS: Potomac 5: Winston Churchill High School, …

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by Cecilia Levine
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These Maryland Schools Earned The State's Top Marks In New Report These Maryland Schools Earned The State's Top Marks In New Report
These Maryland Schools Earned The State's Top Marks In New Report Some Maryland schools fared better than others in US News & World Report's latest ranking of the best in the nation.  Fifteen Maryland public high schools landed in the top 750 in the country, according to the new report, which assessed student performance to rank and review data from thousands of districts. "The highest ranked US public schools in US News & World Report's 2023-2024 Best High Schools rankings are those whose students demonstrated outstanding outcomes above expectations in math, reading and science state assessments, earned qualifying scores in an array of colle…

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by Zak Failla
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U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List
U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List Days after Daily Voice reported on Niche's list of Best High Schools in Maryland, U.S. News & World Report has released its own. U.S. News studies data from nearly 25,000 public high schools across the country, with a focus on how well students are prepared for college and performance on state assessments, the website says. Here are the top five best public high schools in Maryland, according to U.S. News & World Report: No. 1 - Poolesville High School, Montgomery County No. 2 - Eastern Technical High School, Baltimore No. 3 - Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda No…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Notre Dame Of Maryland Women's College Votes To Become Co-Ed, Breaking 127 Year Tradition Notre Dame Of Maryland Women's College Votes To Become Co-Ed, Breaking 127 Year Tradition
Notre Dame Of Maryland Women's College Votes To Become Co-Ed, Breaking 127 Year Tradition A historical women's only university in Maryland will be opening its doors to men next year, officials say. Notre Dame of Maryland University has decided to break a century old tradition to allow men to enroll in the higher education institution beginning in fall of 2023, announced university officials. The NDMU Board of Trustees voted unanimously to allow the institution's undergraduate program to become co-educational after analyzing factors related to enrollment trends of women's colleges.  “The Board recognized that in order for NDMU to flourish for years to come, we needed to exp…

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by Annie DeVoe
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These Maryland Colleges Ranked Among Best In America These Maryland Colleges Ranked Among Best In America
These Maryland Colleges Ranked Among Best In America Maryland is frequently called "America in Miniature" with city, mountain, and coastal living; the universities are just as diverse with its famed military academies and liberal arts schools—27 of which have ranked among the top 1,500 on the US News & World Report's 2022-2023 Best Colleges.  John Hopkins University in Baltimore was the highest ranking overall, placing seventh, tieing with the University of Pennsylvania.  Here are the top nine best colleges in Maryland among the top 250 in the country: Johns Hopkins University University of Maryland College Park Universit…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Two Maryland Cities Named Best Places To Live In 2022-23 By US News Two Maryland Cities Named Best Places To Live In 2022-23 By US News
Two Maryland Cities Named Best Places To Live In 2022-23 By US News Two Maryland cities were named on US News & World Report's list of 150 Best Places to Live in 2022-2023.  Baltimore was ranked 84th and Salisbury was ranked 115th, according to the list. Meanwhile, Washington DC made it among the top 20.  The list is generated by analyzing 150 metro areas across the country based on quality of life, job market, value of living and people's desire to live there.  Baltimore received an overall score of 6.1 out of 10. The city's charm was said to be captured with its small-town feel and "elegant architecture, friendly people and lively…

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by David Cifarelli