Ballou High News Today

D.C. will have at least one new council member following this election cycle, and there are several other contested council races. Here’s what you need to know.

Authentic Philly Cheesesteak Eatery Opens In Prince George's County - Bowie, MD - A teacher turned culinary whiz has opened a cheesesteak and hoagie shop with a Philly flare in Prince George's County.

The event was held at Ballou High School and focused on BBQ-themed recipes ahead of the 32nd Annual Giant National Capital BBQ Battle on June 22-23 in Downtown D.C.

Police are asking for the public's help to find the person responsible.

Washington Nationals Job Shadow Day invited students who are part of the NatsPrep program to meet and shadow professionals from the Nationals front office.

The D.C.-based spin on the musical “Grease” hits Lincoln Theatre for three shows on Sept. 8-10.

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Kate is the education reporter at KUT, covering the Austin Independent School District, public, and higher education in Texas. She got her public radio start at Fordham University's WFUV. Her voice has been heard on the East and West coasts as a reporter and producer for WNYC and KUNR in Reno, Nevada. She has also appeared on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered, The Takeaway and more. In her spare time, Kate enjoys discovering new music, traveling and trying local beers.

Kate is the education reporter at KUT, covering the Austin Independent School District, public, and higher education in Texas. She got her public radio start at Fordham University's WFUV. Her voice has been heard on the East and West coasts as a reporter and producer for WNYC and KUNR in Reno, Nevada. She has also appeared on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered, The Takeaway and more. In her spare time, Kate enjoys discovering new music, traveling and trying local beers.

Alexis Hawkins got expelled from high school. Last week she got her law degree. Courtland Milloy Alexis Hawkins was at a crossroads. In 2008, she was expelled from Ballou High in Southeast Washington for fighting. Again. She was 15. A friend from her Congress Park neighborhood had been stabbed by a girl from a rival neighborhood, and a brawl involving more than 20 girls had erupted inside the school. Five of them, including Hawkins, were kicked out. This time, there w...