
Scott Gelman
Writer at Freelance
Digital Editor and Reporter at WTOP-FM (Washington, DC)
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3 days ago |
wtop.com | Scott Gelman
Before Wakefield High School adopted stricter cellphone rules, Ashley Rickman told students to put their devices away dozens of times every class period. As a teacher, she was really strict about it, but it didn’t prevent students from trying to defy her rule anyway. But last year, as the Arlington school required students to lock their phones up in Yondr pouches for the full day, Rickman noticed significantly fewer disruptions.
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3 days ago |
wtop.com | Scott Gelman
Wearing a hat and straps over both his shoulders, Carl Anderson stood under a covered tent and listened intently Tuesday afternoon. A local contractor was explaining how to install a new roof on a house tucked away off Interstate 66 in Front Royal, Virginia. Moments later, he and a group of teenagers climbed a latter to execute the work that had just been described to them.
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4 days ago |
wtop.com | Scott Gelman
As part of a military family, Layla Moore has always enjoyed spending time outdoors and exploring nature. But in the last few years, her curiosity evolved. She loved learning and would spend time researching various topics on her own. Then, as she uncovered her passion for animals and wildlife, she’d share interesting facts with her family. Her mom, Meghan Moore, said those facts were oftentimes things even older family members didn’t know.
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4 days ago |
wtop.com | Scott Gelman
This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Construction has started on a yearslong project to transform a stretch of Connecticut Avenue in D.C.’s Dupont Circle neighborhood. As part of the construction, the city is planning to build a deck over the stretch of Connecticut Avenue between the circle and Q Street, creating a plaza with more public spaces.
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1 week ago |
wtop.com | Scott Gelman
Artificial intelligence technology will review Loudoun County school security camera footage to monitor for weapons or fights — a step the Northern Virginia district said will result in more coverage and boost safety. The division will use software from VOLT AI, which will scan camera footage for possible issues, according to Dan Adams, the district’s public information officer. It piloted the software in high schools and is now planning to use it in elementary and middle schools, too.
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