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In Md., Ocean City keeps an eye on Tropical Storm Florence’s impacts
The shifting course of Tropical Storm Florence means that the severity of its impact on Ocean City, Maryland, may be reduced. But the town will probably see some street flooding, especially during high tide.
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Jobs coming to DC, but more housing needed
By 2045 the D.C. region will see an additional 990,000 new jobs. But unless there’s a push to build new housing, the employees coming to fill those jobs will struggle to find a place to live.
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Crime down across DC metro region for the 5th year in a row
A new report from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments shows the drop in crime is part of a five-year trend in the D.C. area.
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DC Wharf’s new businesses face old problem of hurricanes, flooding
With businesses at the D.C.’s Wharf ready to mark a first year anniversary, owners and managers are getting ready for Hurricane Florence and the possible damage from flooding.
7 days ago -
Snake found in Anne Arundel Co. elementary school
A fourth-grade class in Anne Arundel County found an unexpected guest inside their classroom: a 3-foot-long black snake.
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Montgomery Co. schools release findings on sex abuse
In the latest update on child abuse and neglect policies, Montgomery County Public Schools reported the cases of suspected abuse or neglect. It is also updating training materials to comply with a new Maryland law that went into effect July 1.
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Despite skepticism, Hogan says no homes will be razed for I-270 widening
“The state has no plans that show anybody’s houses being taken,” Hogan told reporters Tuesday. But some residents don’t believe the proposed widening can be done without it.
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Hogan calls for education watchdog; opponents call it a blame game
On the first day of school for most Maryland school districts, Gov. Larry Hogan repeated a call Tuesday for an education inspector general and signed an executive order establishing an Office of Educational Accountability.
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Some ‘side hustles’ become ‘full-time gigs’: Looking at labor on Labor Day
Some ‘side-hustles’ become full-time jobs in the current economy. WTOP looks at the changing face of work on Labor Day.
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Students ask for metal detectors in Montgomery Co. schools
“It is tragic and shameful that our nation has gotten to this point,” high school freshman Caroline Dwyer told board members, urging them install metal detectors and expand active shooter drills in schools.
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Md. officials deliver road safety reminder before school starts next week
Last year, 111 pedestrians died on Maryland roadways, and 257 school-aged children were injured on the way to or from school. On Thursday, Maryland police, transportation and school officials gathered to talk about road safety.
3 weeks ago -
It’s electric! DC Capital Bikeshare bikes to offer pedal assist
D.C. Department of Transportation officials won’t comment publicly, but the social media account for the program has been dropping hints for months.
3 weeks ago -
2 officials want condoms distributed in all Montgomery Co. high schools
A pilot program will be rolled out on four campuses. And both a school board member and a County Council member believe the program should go districtwide sooner, in light of some troubling health statistics.
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Study of Chesapeake Bay cownose ray urges caution in managing population
If you’ve been to an aquarium, you may have actually touched a cownose ray; they’re often part of “touch tank” displays, where aquarium visitors can see the animals up close.
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Md. House Democrats back Jealous; police union endorses Hogan
A Hogan campaign official suggests that the Jealous endorsements from State House leaders have come too late. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett still has yet to pledge his support for the fellow Democrat.
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