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Students’ tweets target Montgomery schools chief
(Katherine Frey / The Washington Post)
As Joshua P. Starr considered closing school for snow days, students tweeted offensive messages.
Md. gubernatorial candidates spend a day in a Montgomery state of mind
via The Gazette
Multitasking: A way to make inefficiency sound noble
Take a walk while doing and interview while checking voicemail — and invite the attorney general to a kids party
Some Md. health exchange users hit snags despite fixes
Gov. Martin O’Malley stood by his claim that the site is much improved, despite a Monday server issue.
Pr. George’s Exec. Baker to sign minimum wage bill
Signing will happen Tuesday, despite concerns that a pay hike might place the county at a disadvantage.
Maryland's Shaquille Cleare responds to criticism
via Baltimore Sun
16% raise recommended for Maryland legislators who would make $50,000 in 2018Woman rescued from fire now arrested for arson
Louise Blount was rescued from a fire in November. Now she is accused of setting it, officials said.
Man charged in double sex assault; suspected in robberies
A DNA match and a composite sketch help police connect the cases in Montgomery, Prince George’s.
Six candidates for Md. governor state cases in Montgomery
The forum, which drew hopefuls from both parties, was hosted by a group of business and civic leaders.
Officials investigating Md. movie theater robbery
via WUSA9 Washington D.C.
Forum Set for Candidates in Md. Governor’s RaceSeverna Park boys show growth
The Falcons are a year bigger and have shown better chemistry during their 3-0 start; Howard’s girls finally shake River Hill.
Pr. George’s police collect 85 guns over the weekend
Department is holding “Gift Cards for Guns” events aimed at preventing gun violence.
The public, not the courts, should decide [Commentary]
via Baltimore Sun
Michael S. Rosenwald
Indies turn a new page on brick-and-mortar bookselling
Learning to live with e-books and e-marketers, indies prove there’s still a place for brick-and-mortar sites.
Michael S. Rosenwald
Maryland fugitive reclaims past he left behind 33 years ago
In Oklahoma City, he was known as a Lions Club fundraiser named Jack Watson, not an escaped felon.
Michael S. Rosenwald
Zoo’s treasured panda cub now has a name to match
Bao Bao, which means ‘precious’ in Chinese, is revealed as top choice after more than 123,000 votes cast.
Michael S. Rosenwald
Printed plastic guns a growing worry for law enforcement
Guns made with 3-D printers can slip past metal detectors and are capable of firing lethal rounds.
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Snow falls on D.C. area
Although the sleet and snow didn’t quite stick in the urban core, snow accumulated in the suburbs.
Teens find hope at International Burn Camp
Forty-four young burn survivors were selected to attend the event, now in its 18th year, in Anne Arundel County.
‘Ghost bike’ and rally pay tribute to bicyclist, mom
A stark, all-white bicycle and a safety-awareness ride attended by hundreds honor a woman who was struck and killed in August.
A therapeutic experience on ice
Special-needs children and their families find support through the Montgomery Cheetahs hockey program.
‘American Milkshake’: Life in ’90s Takoma Park
This little film project, opening in limited release Friday, found the limelight, thanks in part to indie filmmaker Kevin Smith.
Prince George’s County students return to school
More than 123,000 kids return to class, making the school system the first in the D.C. area to reopen after summer break.
All’s fair in Prince William County
Fun seekers flock to Manassas for the rides, food and games. On the final day, visitors enjoy a monster of a show.
Maryland Fly In
A group of personal-drone enthusiasts gather at an airport in Montgomery County to fly their aircraft.
It’s a family affair at the county fair
A brother and sister from Olney compete for the second year at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair.
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