1. If you have kids in the county school system, you'll want to watch this video from a sit-down interview with Superintendent William Hite. It's the first of a series, and in Monday's video, he talks goals and standardized test scores for the county.
2. Monday was opening day for the Barking Dog, the bar/restaurant replacing the Thirsty Turtle at 7416 Baltimore Ave. Patch documented lunch hour. Did you stop by the Barking Dog? What did you think?
3. It's National Sponge Cake Day. Try this recipe, and let Patch know how it turns out, or share your own recipe, by leaving a comment below.
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4. Today's Featured Facebook page belongs to Prince George's County Public Schools. Their TwitPics from the first day of school appear on the wall, as well as link to a video of a visit by the U.S. Secretary of Education to the county school system.
5. It looks like a great day of mild heat. Expect a high of 83 degrees with low humidity and zero chance of precipitation.
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