The Washington Capitals have unveiled a reshuffle in their leadership hierarchy ahead of the 2023-24 season, with general manager Brian MacLellan adding president of hockey operations to his job title. They’ve also promoted Chris Patrick to associate general manager and appointed Dick Patrick as chairman. MacLellan’s affiliation with the Capitals now enters its 23rd year, … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Announce Front Office Restructuring
Archives for August 2023
Texas takeover raises back-to-school anxiety for Houston students, parents and teachers
Mike Miles, who developed these ideas as CEO of a charter school network, has said he wants to eventually expand his "New Education System" to 150 of the district's 274 schools, whose nearly 200,000 students are more than 80% Latino and Black. … [Read more...] about Texas takeover raises back-to-school anxiety for Houston students, parents and teachers
Workers exposed to extreme heat have no consistent protection in the U.S.
Santos Brizuela spent more than two decades laboring outdoors, persisting despite a bout of heatstroke while cutting sugarcane in Mexico and chronic laryngitis from repeated exposure to the hot sun while on various other jobs. … [Read more...] about Workers exposed to extreme heat have no consistent protection in the U.S.
Biden and Harris will meet with King’s family on 60th anniversary of the March on Washington
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s family to mark Monday's 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, where King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial. … [Read more...] about Biden and Harris will meet with King’s family on 60th anniversary of the March on Washington
In Mac they trust: Capitals give GM new contract, elevated title
Brian MacLellan remains in charge as Washington’s NHL team embarks on a period of transition. … [Read more...] about In Mac they trust: Capitals give GM new contract, elevated title