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Finding a way to way for an improved transportation system

Recent findings from a report published by the National Capital Region's Transportation Planning Board show that D.C. metro area residents and commuters have varied opinions when it comes to traffic and taxes.

Sunday - 01/27/2013, 08:59am EST

Tags: gas tax, traffic, sprawl & crawl

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Maryland Gov. fills seat of ousted PG delegate

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has named a Bowie State University official and former state lawmaker to fill the seat of ousted Prince George's County Delegate Tiffany Alston.

Friday - 01/25/2013, 12:43pm EST

Tags: Maryland House of Delegates, Tiffany Alston, Greg Hall

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Leopold staffers lost sleep, feared for jobs

Former staffers and security detail members have testified about having to do everything from preventing Leopold's live-in girlfriend from finding out about another woman to driving him to and from sexual encounters with that second girlfriend.

Friday - 01/25/2013, 12:33pm EST

Tags: John Leopold, courts, official misconduct,

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Montgomery Co. parents voice concerns about school safety (VIDEO)

From bullying prevention to bolstering security procedures at school entrances, parents voiced their concerns and offered suggestions on how to make schools safer at Wednesday night's Montgomery County Council of PTAs meeting.

Thursday - 01/17/2013, 03:50am EST

Tags: mcps, Montgomery County Public Schools, school safety

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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.

Monday - 01/14/2013, 11:09pm EST

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.

Saturday - 01/12/2013, 09:22pm EST

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.

Saturday - 01/12/2013, 03:41pm EST

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.

Thursday - 01/10/2013, 06:13pm EST

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

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