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D.C. welcomes stranded Sandy pets (Video)

Two months after superstorm Sandy devastated the Northeast, cats and dogs that were surrendered or abandoned in New York City are finding new homes in the Washington area.

Tags: pets, ASPCA, WARL, animals, superstorm Sandy,

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Local rowing club caters to disabled athletes

Having a fitness program that fits an individual's specific needs is important - and one local program is doing just that.

Tags: Rowing, Capital Rowing Club, Capital Adaptive Rowing Program, Anacostia River

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Controversial Maryland pit bull law may be challenged

Maryland Delegate Lou Simmons says he has come up with a bill that could find a balance between victims of dog bites and dog owners.

Tags: pit bull, pit bull bill, lou simmons,

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Montgomery Co. PTAs hold forum on school safety

While Maryland state lawmakers consider legislation on everything from banning assault- style weapons to procedures involving gun shop inspections, communities are examining school safety.

Tags: Montgomery County Board of Education, Montgomery County schools, school safety,

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Md. court denies two candidates' rights to House seat

Maryland's highest court is saying no the two people claiming the same House of Delegate's seat.

Tags: Tiffany Alston, Gregory Hall,

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Like father, like daughter: Adopting animals on the job

Call it a family tradition. Call it bringing work home. But in WTOP Kate Ryan's family, adopting animals featured on air isn't anything new.

Tags: pets, adoption, dogs, cats,

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Maryland death penalty up for debate again

Death penalty opponents may get the chance to debate the issue in Maryland when lawmakers get back to work in Annapolis next week.

Tags: death penalty, Martin OMalley, Maryland General Assembly, Mike Miller,

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Same-sex couples marry on New Year's Day in Maryland (VIDEO)

Clayton Zook and his partner, Wayne MacKenzie of Baltimore, got married on New Year's Day - the first day same-sex couples could be married in Maryland.

Tags: gay marriage, Tilghman Island, Eastern Shore

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Gay couples set to say 'I do' in Maryland

It can be stressful for couples to plan their weddings. But for one Maryland couple holding a New Year's holiday wedding, the stress is just a bit shy of tenfold.

Tags: gay marriage, same-sex marriage, new year, Eastern Shore, Tilghman Island

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New Md. bills drafted to address substance abuse

Maryland lawmakers are already at work drafting bills on issues dealing with substance abuse and public safety.

Tags: synthetic marijuana, substance abuse, drunk driving, Maryland General Assembly, pot

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