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Rhode Island withdraws from Maryland memorial cross case
The case centers on the constitutionality of the 40-foot-tall Peace Cross that honors those killed in World War I. It sits in a median and is maintained with taxpayer funds. Rhode Island supported Maryland, which says the cross doesn’t violate the constitution.
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Video released of suspect in Anne Arundel Co. fire that damaged 2 cars, town house
Authorities in Anne Arundel County have released video of a suspect in a fire that damaged two cars and a town house early Friday morning in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
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Prosecutor launches campaign encouraging victims to testify
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s top prosecutor has announced plans to produce commercials to encourage victims and witnesses to testify in court. News outlets report State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced plans to produce the series of…
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Md.’s debate on campaign finance pits reformer vs. reformer
When it comes the question of a national constitutional convention to address money in politics, a difference of opinion between good government groups has turned very acrimonious.
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Great Falls, McLean, Potomac make Bloomberg’s ‘Richest Places’ list
These three towns made the top 50 on Bloomberg’s annual list of the wealthiest towns in the U.S., although they all slipped in their rankings from last year.
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West Elm opens North Bethesda store
The Pike & Rose West Elm will be an 11,600-square-foot store next to Pinstripes. The store will have a local flavor, featuring products created by D.C.-area makers and will offer pop-ups and workshops hosted by local artists and businesses.
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Metrobus hits pole avoiding another crash in Rockville
A Metrobus driver suffered serious injuries after hitting a pole and avoiding another crash in Rockville, Maryland.
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Md. debates letting drug users inject under supervision
Under legislation that’s now being considered in Maryland, the state would be able to set up facilities where people could self-administer drugs, such as heroin, under the supervision of health care professionals.
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Simplifying student aid is goal of congressional legislation
“We believe this is an important piece in making college more affordable for more students,” Sen. Chris Van Hollen said. “This is a small but important measure to help students who, for all practical purposes, do not have parents who can help them participate in paying for college.”
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Johns Hopkins accused of retaliating over union effort
The National Nurses United union complaint accuses the hospital of treating the nurses with hostility for their unionizing work, which started last year.
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Maryland focuses on toll lanes for I-270, Capital Beltway
Maryland may shift to a tolling structure in an effort to reduce congestion and encourage carpooling on both Interstate 270 and the Capital Beltway.
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Maryland hopes end of NYC deal could mean more Amazon facilities
Shortly after Amazon’s announcement that it is scrapping plans to build a headquarters in New York, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said that his administration has had discussions with and is planning to meet with the company on the topic of moving into Maryland.
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First lady makes Valentine’s Day art with pediatric patients
Melania Trump helped make candy boxes — and assisted a line of children in filling them up with a variety of sugary treats — and snow globes during a Valentine’s Day visit to The Children’s Inn on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Decline in local farmers’ production could pose DC-area food security challenges
The D.C. metro area is becoming less capable of being able to feed itself, one expert said, “particularly as population grows and demand increases, along with some production declines.”
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Maryland lawmakers working to maintain $250 penalty for drivers who pass stopped school buses
Democratic Del. Lesley Lopez, who represents Montgomery County, testified on House Bill 343, which deals with penalties for drivers who pass stopped school buses on Maryland roadways.
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