Latest Articles by Kathy Stewart
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Freezing for a reason: Polar bear plungers take a dip in Chesapeake Bay
Check out the photos and videos from this year’s Polar Bear Plunge, the 22nd year it’s been organized by Maryland State police. It benefits Special Olympics Maryland and its athletes.
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Gov. shutdown could leave nonprofits struggling to help those in need
During a government shutdown, the organizations trying to help others also face uncertainty as budgets deplete and less people donate.
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Should another Virginia highway add tolling?
Interstate 81 is known as an accident plagued road, but one Virginia lawmaker thinks tolling truck drivers on the road and using that revenue could make the highway safer.
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At the Racing Presidents tryouts, a chance for celebrity under a giant costume
Those in the running for the Racing Presidents went head-to-head in a 40-yard dash, two races from center field to first base and a freestyle dance — all under the 50-pound heads of former presidents. See photos from the tryouts.
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House fires surge in the new year, Red Cross steps up with smoke detectors
As house fires surge, the American Red Cross continues to install smoke alarms for free in at-risk homes as part of the nationwide Home Fire campaign.
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Survivors of military sexual assault demand change outside Pentagon
Protesters called for changes outside the Pentagon on Monday to better protect men and women serving in the military from sexual assault, harassment and retaliation that can result for reporting such behavior to senior officers.
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Will 16 and 17-year-olds be allowed to vote in Greenbelt?
The City of Greenbelt in Maryland might lower the voting age in city elections to 16, following the lead of neighboring Takoma Park and Hyattsville.
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High demand: How a Md. marijuana dispensary is doing 1 month after opening
More than a month after opening, the owner of a marijuana dispensary in Montgomery County said that business is booming.
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Montgomery Co. elementary school worker arrested on child porn charges
A Montgomery County Public Schools employee was arrested Friday and faces multiple child pornography charges.
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GOP lawmakers outline bill to ease tolls for Northern Va. commuters
Virginia Republican lawmakers say they plan to introduction legislation next week to bring toll relief to Northern Virginia commuters, including by cutting new tolling hours on Interstate 66.
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Road salt a lifesaver during winter storm but there’s a downside, researchers say
Drinking water danger: Salt used to melt snow and ice on wintry roadways is contaminating Virginia groundwater.
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Md. man accused of carjacking, assault, wild Fairfax Co. police chase awaits court
A Prince George’s County man who is expected in court is not only accused of carjacking but he is also of leading police on a wild car chase in Fairfax County.
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Virginia Lottery kicks off ‘Thank a Teacher’ art contest for students
The Virginia Lottery wants to add a personal touch to the thank-you cards it sends to educators across the state during National Teacher Appreciation Week by giving students an opportunity to design them.
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Funeral services held for Reston couple killed just days before Christmas
Close to 800 people attended funeral services on Saturday for a Reston, Virginia, couple who were killed a few days before Christmas. A 17-year-old with suspected neo-Nazi sympathies has been charged in their murder.
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Montgomery Co. council rush to let residents prepay property taxes
Montgomery County lawmakers rushed to pass a bill to allow residents to prepay their 2018 property taxes before the new federal tax law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2018.
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