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Exemptions proposed to Montgomery County's bag tax

Nearly a year and a half after Montgomery County's 5-cent bag tax took effect, a public hearing was held Tuesday night to consider possible tweaks.

Tags: bag tax, Roger Berliner, Montgomery County, Chesapeake Bay

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Neurologist: More study of soccer-brain injuries needed

A new study of longtime soccer players finds those who "head" the ball most frequently are most likely to have brain injuries and memory problems.

Tags: soccer, brain injury, michael yochelson, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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What to know about new weight-loss drug Belviq (Video)

Belviq is meant for the obese and for overweight people with serious weight-related medical conditions.

Tags: belviq, diet, exercise, weight loss, diet pill, obesity

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Flooding leads to several D.C. water rescues

Extreme weather in the area had D.C. firefighters very busy Monday night.

Tags: water rescue, flash flooding

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Fisherman's perspective: Effect of snakeheads and Potomac River's health (Video)

Potomac River fishing guide Steve Chaconas takes WTOP out on the river for a closer look at the health of the fish and the health of the river.

Tags: Troubled Waters, Potomac River, large mouth bass, Potomac fish, steve chaconas, fishing, snakehead

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Performers show off during MetroPerforms! auditions (Video)

A variety of musicians tried out to be the acts you see performing outside Metro stations.

Tags: metroperforms, metro, Michael McBride, wmata, music at metro stations

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Drowsy drivers: Express brewing goes mobile (Video)

A new gadget lets drivers brew expresso in their cars.

Tags: espresso, handpresso

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Laurel playground reopens after arson (Photos)

A playground that was set on fire and destroyed in March is back open in Laurel, Md.

Tags: laurel, arson, playground

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If you don't see cicadas this week, you won't (Video)

ABC 7 Meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts expects the heat wave will get the insects moving in the next few days.

Tags: cicadas, locusts, bugs, brood ii, Lauryn Ricketts

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Troubled PGCPS gets ready for big changes

On Saturday, June 1, a new Maryland law takes effect allowing County Executive Rushern Baker of Prince George's County to appoint a new superintendent of schools for the troubled school system.

Tags: Rushern Baker, pgcps

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