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Simulation takes kids on a trip across Mars
The Mars Experience at the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center will give kids a taste of life on another planet — in a very unusual school bus.
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DC Council moves closer to passing sports betting measure
“Sports betting is going to happen and I believe we should act before our neighboring jurisdictions,” said D.C. Councilmember Jack Evans, at a public hearing for the District’s sports gambling measure.
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Brown drinking water reported in Montgomery Co.
Utility crews have been working to resolve a handful of complaints about brown drinking water in the Rockville-Aspen Hill area.
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What would a nerve-agent attack look like? US document lists signs for medical personnel
Following recent nerve agent poisonings in England, similar attacks here in the U.S. are the subject of a new bulletin from federal agencies to hospitals and emergency workers.
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Ellicott City building removal is ‘asking a lot’
To reduce the chances of another devastating flood, nearly 20 historic buildings in Ellicott City would be removed in order to widen stream channels and improve water flow. For some, vacating those buildings is “asking a lot.”
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Plan to lessen Ellicott City flood risk would remove nearly 20 buildings
Howard County executive Allan Kittleman made the announcement Thursday, nearly three months after deadly flash flooding hit the town — the second event of its kind in less than two years.
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Jordan McNair’s father voices support for U. Md. president
The football player’s father sided with the university president amid criticism over having axed a proposal to reform athletic health care.
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Visit to massive Pa. dealer auction shows car prices rising
WTOP Car Guy Mike Parris got the inside story on the industry by visiting the world’s largest wholesale auto auction facility, in Manheim, Pennsylvania.
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Parents of U. Md. football player who died after practice say coach should step down
The parents of a University of Maryland football player are speaking out for the first time since his death, weighing in on a report of a “toxic coaching culture” and calling for the head football coach to step down.
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Va. family files $25M lawsuit in Park Police fatal shooting
The family of Bijan Ghaisar is suing the U.S. government and the officers who opened fire on him, among others. “We can’t get any information, and for this to be happening eight months after a shooting is truly unprecedented,” their lawyer said.
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Va. Gov. Northam promises to end one E-ZPass headache
Under Virginia’s E-ZPass Customer Service Agreement, drivers who haven’t used their account for a toll payment for six months could have their account terminated. Northam said he was made aware of the issue recently and said he had been affected as well.
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Most expensive piece of land in the DC area? This parcel might have set the record
There are claims that a recent Washington-area real estate sale has set the record for the area’s most expensive piece of land. Find out where it is and see a photo.
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Starbucks to open DC store with focus on sign language
The so-called “Signing Store” will land in D.C. in October at 6th and H Streets, Northeast, near Gallaudet University.
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As All-Star Week opens, FanFest gives DC a closeup look at the game
The event, which runs through Tuesday, offers fans a chance to get autographs from players and get their picture taken with the World Series trophy and see artifacts from the game’s history.
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4 people stabbed in Montgomery Co. park
Police said four people were stabbed in an attack at Hillandale Park in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Thursday night.
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