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Maryland lawmakers override group of bills vetoed by Gov. Hogan 01/30/2020 04:03pm • Maryland lawmakers succeeded in overturning Gov. Larry Hogan's vetoes of five bills passed in the last legislative session. One of those bills that will now become law include a bill that bars potential employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal history. The legislation was also known How DevSecOps helps agencies make small changes that add up 01/28/2020 03:56pm • This content is sponsored by Presidio. Retail websites like Amazon and popular mobile applications like Uber are constantly being updated with new features and changes. That’s changing the public’s expectations for digital applications and services, and federal agencies are left trying to kee Foods high in calcium 01/23/2020 07:00pm • Building strong bones and more Calcium builds and maintains your bone strength, helps muscles -- including your heart muscle -- contract properly and plays an essential role in normal blood clotting. Eating calcium-rich foods every day replenishes your body's supply of this key mineral. Howeve March for Life 2020: What you need to know 01/23/2020 06:50pm • If you’re thinking about heading to the 47th March for Life on the National Mall Friday — whether you’re from the area or coming from afar — here’s what you need to know about getting there and getting around. Q: What is it? The March for Life is an annual rally marking the a Study shows high amount of 'forever chemicals' in tap water; local systems respond 01/23/2020 02:29pm • A new report by an environmental watchdog group finds more drinking water systems around the country than previously believed are contaminated by what the group characterizes as high levels of "forever chemicals," which aren't broken-down over time. Water systems in D.C. and Prince George's Count A new text message scam is disguising itself as a FedEx notification 01/23/2020 07:13am • It's an exhilarating feeling we can all relate to -- FedEx notifying you that your package has been delivered. But before you mindlessly click on that text message that looks like it's from FedEx, take a second look because it could be a scam. Some people around the country are receiving Maryland Transit Caucus unveils package of bills designed to offer transportation options 01/22/2020 05:00pm • A group of Maryland lawmakers is proposing a package of bills they say will give residents across the state more transportation options. "Our state functions better for every single person — drivers included — when people have safe, reliable and efficient transit options" said Del. Brooke Lie How likely are you to be a 'porch pirate' victim? New study offers clues 01/22/2020 04:05pm • As more and more consumers shop online, opting for the convenience of having packages delivered to their door, thieves are finding it pretty easy to steal the boxes with minimal fuss. There’s even a term for such a thief — “porch pirate” — and it’s a crime that impacts millions at a subs Use of drones for deliveries is becoming more common in Virginia town 01/21/2020 07:25pm • The sight of drones delivering packages is a common sight in this Virginia town. Drones are getting smarter, more closely regulated by the government and becoming a part of everyday life in some communities. "We're doing that in Christiansburg, near the Virginia Tech campus, on a daily basis; Gun-rights activists converge on Richmond 01/20/2020 09:15pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'ef5cb717-7430-4fc0-864e-9897024a6d44' }).render("58161536bebcf0aa");}); Gun-rights advocates filled Virginia's Ca Car Review: The Chevrolet Blazer RS is a sporty take on a modern crossover 01/20/2020 04:25am • You might remember the Blazer from Chevrolet. It started life as a large two-door SUV then it shrunk to a smaller SUV before going away nearly 20 years ago. Now, the Chevy Blazer is back as a five-seat crossover. A sleek and modern styling has the new Blazer looking sporty and less utilitarian than New nutrition facts label 01/19/2020 11:00am • For three decades, the Nutrition Fact Panel on the food label has provided a nutritional snapshot of the food inside a package. By law, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration dictates that the label must list not only the calories, but also other important nutrient information, such as the amount of MLK Day of Service events in the DC area 01/17/2020 01:01pm • The unofficial motto of Martin Luther King Jr. Day is "It's not a day off; it's a day on." Since the year after it began in 1983, the holiday has been structured around community service in tribute to the civil rights leader. The list below contains volunteer opportunities at various places in th How to do a frugal February challenge 01/17/2020 10:00am • Frugal February might be a way to get your budget back in line for 2020. If you're interested in saving money and killing off debt, you may want to try a "Frugal February" challenge. The origins of this monthlong challenge are murky, but it's been around for at least several years, gaining no Garden Plot: What to keep in mind on your next grocery store run 01/17/2020 04:43am • FILE- In this June 14, 2018, file photo, nectarines, plums, mangos and peaches are marked at a fruit stand in a grocery store in Aventura, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File) Skip 'The Dirty Dozen' in produce aisle I learned in a recent report the surprising news that eating so-called "conventio