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Stopping the ‘Summer Slide’

At the end of every school year, many parents start to worry about the “summer slide”— the loss of knowledge and skills attributed to summer break. But experts disagree on just how concerned parents need to be. In 2017, researchers from the Brookings Institution examined several studies related to summer …

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Time for Adventure

Summer is the season for amusement parks, and thankfully the mid-Atlantic region has many. We found 10 that are all within a day’s drive of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and everywhere in between. Whether your kids love Cookie Monster, construction vehicles or chocolate, you’ll find a theme park made for …

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Celebrating Our Health Care Heroes at the Maryland STEM Festival

Little scientists, engineers and mathematicians will have the opportunity to explore their passions when the Maryland STEM Festival returns this fall. This statewide celebration of all things STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) will kick off on Friday, Oct. 15, and run through Nov. 14. Through free hands-on activities, lab …

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Maryland Food Truck Week Rolls Back Into Town

Maryland Food Truck Week Rolls Back Into Town

What better way to sample all the flavors of Maryland than with a food truck extravaganza? Maryland Food Truck Week officially returns from July 9 to 25, giving you and your family more than two weeks to dive into a delicious culinary journey. This year’s event features more than 100 …

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