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Four Mile Run under advisory after sewage spill

After a wreck in Arlington dumped 1,800 gallons of sewage into area storm drains, officials are warning residents and their pets to steer clear of Four Mile Run.

Tags: sewage spill, Four Mile Run, pets, water quality, environment,

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Md. lawmaker: New gun laws create loophole for criminals

One lawmaker says the changes to Maryland's gun laws won't make recovering guns from criminals any easier.

Tags: Maryland Automated Firearm System Services, Criminal Justice Information System, Delegate Luiz Simmons,

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'Contagious' suicide a concern in teens

The third-leading cause of death among young people isn't disease or accident -- it's suicide. And according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, one happens every 13.7 minutes.

Tags: parenting, teens, suicide, suicide prevention, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, National Association of School Psychologists

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Cyclists take to the streets for National Bike Month

May is National Bike Month, a reminder that bikes are increasingly becoming part of the traffic flow.

Tags: National Bike Month, bicycling, bike safety,

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Franchot parody hooks up Marylanders with unclaimed money (Video)

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot created a parody video to encourage people to find out whether they have unclaimed funds in old bank accounts or stocks.

Tags: money, Peter Franchot, unclaimed property, parody, bank accounts

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A crowded field for Prince George's school board

More than 150 people have applied to serve on the Prince George's County school board, as part of the reform process approved by legislation in Annapolis that takes effect next month.

Tags: Prince Georges County, Prince Georges County Public Schools, schools, Rushern Baker

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As part of National Bike Month, May 8 is Bike To School Day

May is a big month for biking. It's National Bike Month and everyone's invited to play.

Tags: bike to work, bike, National Bike Month, Washington Area Bicyclist Association

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Laughter, tears as Boston amputees recover, adapt

Humor, confidence and a properly fitted prosthetic will help the Boston Marathon bombing victims to recover and heal.

Tags: amputees, Boston Marathon bombing, marines, Celeste Corcoran, Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics,

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Montgomery County will address failing math grades

Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr said the school system is aware of the issues and will form a group to tackle the problem.

Tags: Joshua Starr, math, Montgomery County, high school, fail

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WMATA, county battle over Silver Spring Transit Center

A deal's a deal, except when there's an over-budget, overdue transit center with safety problems.

Tags: silver spring transit center, tim finestine, david dise, wmata

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