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These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In DC-Metro Area, Report Says These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In DC-Metro Area, Report Says
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Dc-metro Area, Report Says The grades are in and these DC-Metro area high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in the DC-Metro Area” report: No. 1 - Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Fairfax County Public Schools No. 2 - Poolesville High School, Montgomery County Public Schools No. 3 - Walt Whitman High School, Montgomery County Public Schools No. 4 - McLean High School, Fairfax County No. 5 - Winst…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
DC's Hannah Levy, 33, Mourned As Pivotal Professional, Loving Mom DC's Hannah Levy, 33, Mourned As Pivotal Professional, Loving Mom
DC's Hannah Levy, 33, Mourned As Pivotal Professional, Loving Mom The unexpected death of Hannah Levy has left a void in the hearts of many across Washington DC — and beyond. Hannah died suddenly on July 3, at 33 years old, according to a statement released by the Beekeeper Group. In 2010, Hannah served as the organization's first employee, later rising to the position of partner. A Walt Whitman High School graduate, Hannah grew up in Potomac, MD before moving to DC, according to her obituary and LinkedIn page. We are devastated to share the news of Hannah Levy's unexpected passing on July 3, 2023. She was a beloved mother, wife,... Posted by Beekee…

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Police & Fire
Arrest Made In Richmond Highway Crash That Killed One Of Nation's Top IT Specialists Arrest Made In Richmond Highway Crash That Killed One Of Nation's Top IT Specialists
Arrest Made In Richmond Highway Crash That Killed One Of Nation's Top IT Specialists Police have made an arrest in the wild crash that killed a 36-year-old pedestrian being remembered as one of the nation's leading cyber security specialists last March in Fairfax County. Luis Merino Berrios, 18, of Alexandria, was behind the wheel of a 2007 Mercedes C230 heading south on Richmond Highway when he lost control and struck a Jeep Wrangler attempting to make a turn onto Groveton Street on March 30, Fairfax County police said. Berrios' car spun several times before leaving the roadway and hitting Samantha Jennings-Jones, who was walking on the sidewalk. Jennings-Jones was d…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Maryland Native To Compete For $1 Million Prize On New Season Of 'Survivor' Maryland Native To Compete For $1 Million Prize On New Season Of 'Survivor'
Maryland Native To Compete For $1 Million Prize On New Season Of 'Survivor' A Montgomery County native has been announced as a competitor on the newest season of "Survivor". Owen Knight has officially joined the Baka Tribe for the popular show, where the Bethesda native will take his chances to win the $1 million prize, announced the show. The 30-year-old college admissions director grew up in Bethesda and graduated from Walt Whitman High School in 2010, according to The MoCo Show. Knight currently lives in New Orleans, Louisiana after graduating from Tulane University. Survivor will premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. on CBS.

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