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Second Racist Incident In Eight Months Sparks Outrage, Reform At Wootton High School Second Racist Incident In Eight Months Sparks Outrage, Reform At Wootton High School
Second Racist Incident In Eight Months Sparks Outrage, Reform At Wootton High School A shocking act of racism at Wootton High School has ignited outrage in the school community, prompting school leaders to postpone a pep rally and vow cultural change. The incident occurred Monday, Dec. 3, when a Black student discovered a racial slur written on their desk, according to a letter sent to families by Dr. Peter O. Moran, chief of the Office of School Support and Improvement. "This incident has not only harmed this individual student but has harmed students, families, and staff, specifically those who are Black or African American," Dr. Moran wrote in the letter. He acknowledge…

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by Zak Failla
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Employees Of Large Businesses Will Get Pay Hike This Summer In Montgomery County Employees Of Large Businesses Will Get Pay Hike This Summer In Montgomery County
Employees Of Large Businesses Will Get Pay Hike This Summer In Montgomery County Employees of large businesses in one Maryland county will be getting a pay increase this summer. The minimum wage in Montgomery County will increase to $15.65 for large employers on July 1. This is part of a bill that raises the minimum wage incrementally every year on that date.  The bill was signed by County Executive Marc Elrich when he was a County Councilmember back in November 2017. He said the bill is crucial for helping low wage workers keep up with inflation.  “For too long, the minimum wage was stagnant and did not change based on inflation," Elrich said. "A decent…

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by David Cifarelli