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Wheaton High School's wrestling season ends due to ineligible student

Parents are upset at MCPS's decision to cancel Wheaton High School's varsity wrestling season all because a student was deemed ineligible. Parents say they’ve been informed their appeal to continue the season was denied, but that decision hasn’t been announced just yet. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has all the details.

SILVER SPRING, Md. - "Totally appalled" is how parents are describing the decision to cancel a wrestling season at Wheaton High School after a player was deemed ineligible.

Parents say they’ve been informed their appeal to continue the season was denied, but that decision hasn’t been announced just yet.

The school’s principal, Dr. Joshua H Munsey, sent a letter to students and staff letting them know about the violation of the Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association rules and regulations.

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FOX 5 reached out to MPSSAA, and we’re waiting to hear back.

READ MORE: MCPS to address bathroom safety concerns as parents voice frustrations

The school’s wrestling program was reportedly paused on Jan. 27 and the head wrestling coach is no longer employed by the school district. There are reports the coach knew the wrestler was ineligible.

Wheaton High School's PTA president told FOX 5 this situation is a big talker among parents — Many feel how this was handled is unfair.

Parents told FOX 5 they’re exploring other options to compete, especially for seniors who played their last match without knowing.

Red Ribbon Bakeshop Officially Opens in Wheaton, MD, Bringing Delightful Bakery Goods to the Greater D.C. Area

Featuring the brand's bestselling Mango Supreme Cake, Butter Mamons and Cheesy Ensaimadas, the new location marks the bakery brand's first in Maryland

WEST COVINA, Calif. , Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beloved Filipino baked goods shop, Red Ribbon Bakeshop, Inc. , is celebrating the grand opening of the brand's first location in Wheaton, MD , on Saturday, September 23, 2023 . Red Ribbon specializes in delicious and unique baked goods that you won't find anywhere else. While the bakeshop is best known for its beautifully crafted cakes, there is also an impressive lineup of sweet and savory pastries that are perfect for everyday occasions.

Conveniently located two blocks from the Wheaton Metro Station on the highly visible corner of University Boulevard West and Georgia Avenue, the bakeshop is in a prime location to welcome commuters seeking a sweet treat or an afternoon pick-me-up. Just a short distance from the nation's capital, Red Ribbon is serving up delectable goods to residents and visitors across the D.C. metro area.

For those eager to check out Red Ribbon Wheaton , here's what you need to know:

Here's a rundown of best-selling items that have folks lining up when Red Ribbon comes to town:

"It is always exciting when we get to bring a Red Ribbon Bakeshop to a new market and introduce a new crowd of people to our specially baked treats," said Agnes Briones , Vice President, Red Ribbon Bakeshop, Inc. "Whether you are in celebration mode with family and friends or simply wish to treat yourself, Red Ribbon has an incredible assortment of pastries and cakes that cater to any of life's moments."

With the opening of the newest location in Maryland , the bakery brand proudly serves visitors across 41 stores in the United States and in the coming months, Red Ribbon will make its premiere in more U.S. locales, including Brooklyn, NY . To learn more about Red Ribbon, including its U.S. locations, featured menu items, and nationwide shipping services, visit us at redribbonbakeshop.com . Follow us on Facebook ( @RedRibbonUSA ) and Instagram ( @redribbonusa ) for the latest news including new products, upcoming store openings and special offers.

About Red Ribbon Bakeshop Since being founded in 1979, Red Ribbon Bakeshop Inc. has become one of the largest and fastest-growing bakeshops in the Philippines . For the past 40 years the brand has offered superior tasting cakes and pastries and has proved itself as a staple for most Filipino families to mark every special occasion, celebration, and milestone.

Today, the international bakery brand boasts over 500 total locations globally, including 40 in the U.S. that span the following states: California , Nevada , Washington , Hawaii , New York , New Jersey , Virginia , Texas, Illinois, Florida , Pennsylvania , and Maryland . The Los Angeles Times has twice cited the brand's cakes as the "Best of L.A.", and Eater also named Red Ribbon Bakeshop among the best restaurants for ube desserts in Las Vegas .

In 2020, Red Ribbon entered the "Top 500 Chain Restaurants in the U.S." list, which is published annually by leading foodservice research and consulting firm, Technomic. Additionally, Red Ribbon's manufacturing facilities in California and New Jersey have both received Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification from SGS, the global benchmark for quality and integrity. HACCP is an internationally recognized process control system that identifies where hazards might occur in the food production process and puts into place the safety measures that a facility should take to prevent the hazards from occurring.

About Jollibee Group Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC, also known as Jollibee Group) is one of the fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world. Its mission is to serve great-tasting food and bring the joy of eating to everyone through its 18 brands with over 6,500 stores across 34 countries including the Philippines , United States , Canada , the People's Republic of China , United Kingdom , Vietnam , United Arab Emirates , and Australia .

The Jollibee Group has eight wholly owned brands (Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich , Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal, Yonghe King , Hong Zhuang Yuan , Smashburger); four franchised brands (Burger King, Panda Express, and Yoshinoya in the Philippines , and Tim Ho Wan in certain territories in China ); 80% ownership of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf ; 60% ownership in the SuperFoods Group that owns Highlands Coffee; and 51% ownership of Milksha, a popular Taiwanese bubble tea brand. JFC also has a business venture with award-winning Chef Rick Bayless for Tortazo, a Mexican fast-casual restaurant business in the United States .

The Jollibee Group, through its subsidiary Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWPL) owns 90% participating interest in Titan Dining LP, a private equity fund that owns the Tim Ho Wan brand. The Jollibee Group has a joint venture with the THW Group to open and operate THW restaurants in Mainland China. Recently, the Jollibee Group has signed an agreement to establish a joint venture company that will own and operate Tiong Bahru Bakery and Common Man Coffee Roasters in the Philippines .

The Jollibee Group has launched its global sustainability agenda dubbed Joy for Tomorrow, which aims to strengthen the company's commitment to sustainable business practices. The agenda centers on the key pillars of Food, People, and Planet, and consists of 10 focus areas namely: food safety, food quality, nutrition & transparency, employee welfare, farmers livelihood, community support, good governance, packaging & recycling, waste reduction, and energy & water efficiency. Each focus area sets goals and initiatives that contribute and align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

The Jollibee Group was named the Philippines' most admired company by the Asian Wall Street Journal for ten years. It was also honored as one of Asia's Fab 50 Companies and among the World's Best Employers and World's Top Female-Friendly Companies by Forbes. The company is also a two-time recipient of Gallup's Exceptional Workplace Award, making it the only Philippine-based company to receive the distinction.

To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com

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A project to bring some wet summertime fun to Wheaton Park is about to begin, and project officials anticipate it will be ready just when sizzling temperatures are setting in.

City officials have been planning a package of improvements for the park off Jonathan Street, and City Engineer Rodney Tissue said Monday he anticipates crews will begin installing a construction fence around the work areas beginning next Monday.

The contractor for the project, being funded through a federal $430,000 Community Development Block Grant, is Gaithersburg, Md.-based Superior Facilities Management Services, which specializes in interior building, paving and waterline work, among other areas.

Previously:City officials support tearing down old house in Wheaton Park as part of redesign plan

What is a misting pad?

The city says the park is due for an upgrade, and the improvements are to include a new plaza to act as welcoming area, improved parking and a "misting pad."

Misting pads are often found in municipal parks and feature misting or jetting water to cool off throngs of kids.

Tissue said he hopes the misting pad and the rest of the improvements can be ready by late July.

A bit of history:Maryland Historical Trust: Tearing down 1930s Wheaton Park house causes 'adverse effect'

The project also calls for the demolition of a two-story, concrete block house on the property which city officials say is in poor condition. The 1930s-era home, often described as a caretaker's house, is boarded up and copper pipes were stolen from it.

Wheaton Park house part of history

The planned demolition, designed to make room for future expansion of play areas, raised concerns at the Maryland Historical Trust, part of the Maryland Department of Planning.

In a Jan. 4, 2022, letter to the city, the agency said the park is in the Hagerstown Historic District, a segment of town that is historically and architecturally significant because it was a center of transportation, manufacturing and agriculture in Western Maryland from 1870 to 1941.

The caretaker's house is a contributing resource to the district and tearing it down will have an "adverse effect," the agency said.

Who was the park named for ?:Wheaton Park was named for a local Black resident. Do you know why?

City officials said previously that an "adverse effect" finding from the agency is common and doesn't mean the city can't proceed with demolition of the house.

Tissue said the city reached an agreement with the trust that a welcome sign will be placed in the park that detail's the park's history. "I think that people will find that interesting," Tissue said.

The park is named after Jacob Francis Wheaton, a Hagerstown resident who is believed to have been the first Black Marylander to cast a vote after the Civil War. He had a varied background, including being a nurse who might have saved the community from the smallpox epidemic in 1863.

Tissue said the park will remain open during the work, except for the areas where construction is ongoing.

WHEATON, Md. — Montgomery Parks invites the community to the Wheaton Ice Arena Open House, where guests can learn about and try out ice sports and activities. Stations will be set up to assist members of the community who want to try hockey, speedskating, and figure skating. Guests will be able to meet clubs that operate at Wheaton Ice Arena, get information on group lessons, birthday parties, camps and clinics, and take advantage of sign-up specials on September 17, 2023, from 9 – 11 a.m. The Open House is free, but there is a $4 per person fee to skate (which includes skate rental).

“The Open House is a great opportunity for members of the community to learn about, and experience ice skating and ice sports” said Kimberley Ransfield, Wheaton Ice Arena Facility Manager. “There will be lots of information available for those looking to join a team or club, or who are interested in taking group lessons.”

What: Wheaton Ice Arena Open House

When: September 17 | 9–11 a.m.

Where: Wheaton Ice Arena, 11717 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton

Skate schedule:

Participants can also skate in the public skating session for half price from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. The Open House is free, but there is a $4 per person fee to skate (which includes skate rental). Registration is required for skating activities.

About Montgomery Parks Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 parks. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems.

Accessibility Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or [email protected] to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for more information.

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Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Hosts Healthy Heroes Wellness Fair

|Updated Thu, Oct 5, 2023 at 4:26 pm CT

Maisie and Holly, TDI Therapy Dogs, gets plenty of pets from nurses at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital's Healthy Heroes Wellness Fair (Kim Waterman, Northwestern Medicine)

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital hosted its annual Healthy Heroes Wellness Fair on Thursday, October 5th to help alleviate burnout among medical staff. Staff enjoyed stress-busting activities including building origami cranes, pumpkin and rock painting, lawn games, pet therapy, stretching sessions and more.

Burnout rates among the nation’s physicians and other health care professionals spiked dramatically as the COVID-19 pandemic placed acute stress on care teams and exacerbated long-standing system issues. While the worst days of the pandemic have past, the lingering impact of work-related burnout remains an obstacle to achieving national health goals.

Angie Black, vice president of operations at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, says the Healthy Heroes Wellness Fair was first held three years ago during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and has grown every year.

"We are highlighting the many offerings that Northwestern Medicine provides to support our staff, including programs for mental health, emotional support, physical health and financial health," said Black.

In March 2022, Northwestern Medicine created the Office of Well-Being and named Gaurava Agarwal, MD, as Chief Wellness Executive for the health system.

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Current programs offer by Northwestern Medicine’s Office of Well-Being include:

· Scholars of Wellness – a professional development program with the objective to create a critical mass of wellness experts to drive meaningful change at NM.

· P2P Peer to Peer Support – a confidential peer-to-peer service that provides acute, emotional, and psychological first aid to clinicians who experience adverse events

· I.G.N.I.T.E. Employee Groups – organization sponsored, peer-led meetings with the goal of encouraging collegiality, shared experience, connection, and meaning in work to improve and support professional well-being.

Northwestern Medicine has earned recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ gold-level recognized organization, one of just ten nationally. The prestigious AMA distinction is granted only to organizations that attest to the rigorous criteria of the Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program and demonstrate a commitment to preserving the well-being of clinical care team members through proven efforts to combat work-related stress and burnout.

For more information about Northwestern Medicine's commitment to the well-being, personal and professional development of its employees visit the Life at Northwestern Medicine Blog.

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