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Prince George's County Issues Warning

October 16, 2007 - Immunize or be fined! Thats the choice the parents of some public school students in Prince Georges County are facing.

Liz Anderson reports...

Power Breakfast 10/16/07

October 16, 2007 - And now our new morning news feature, Power Breakfast, from Capitol News Connection. Your look behind the scenes at what's ahead on Capitol Hill and at the White House...

Virtual Town Hall Meetings in Montgomery County

October 16, 2007 - Montgomery County Maryland is starting virtual town hall meetings. Pat Brogan reports...

Cracking Down on Predatory Lending

October 16, 2007 - D.C. officials are announcing plans to help residents with the current mortgage crisis. Jessica Golloher reports...

O'Malley Announces Special Budget Session

October 16, 2007 - Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered state lawmakers into special session. Gene Kuleta reports...

Going "Green" in D.C.

October 16, 2007 - There's a one-of-a kind effort going on to reduce greenhouse gases in the district. Jessica Golloher reports...

Virginia Lawmaker Calls for Social Security Check

October 16, 2007 - A Prince William county lawmaker says the solution to the issue of undoctumented workers lies online. Patrick Madden reports...

"Art Beat" with Stephanie Kaye - Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Stephanie Kaye

October 16, 2007 - (Oct 17) In the belief that "all the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players," The Folger Shakespeare Theater is opening its fall run of "As You Like It" in a week of preview performances. The full run begins October 25th with pre-show tours on Wednesday nights of the exhibition "Makerting Shakespeare" beginning at 6:30 p.m.

(Oct 17) Tomorrow is the 14th Annual "Funniest Celebrity Contest." Held at the D.C. Improv, this year's competition will benefit DC public school music programs. Funds raised from the show will provide a percussion troupe, professionals to work with students and an internship program. Good luck - with contestants including Senator Arlen Specter, writers from the Washington Post and the President of Americans for Tax Reform, it should be a hilarious night.

(Oct 19) This Friday night Glen Echo Park`s Spanish Ballroom will be swinging to The Boilermaker Jazz Band's authentic American hot jazz and swing. With dance lessons at 8 p.m. swingers of any skill (and grace!) level can join in. The band starts playing at 9 p.m.

Virginia Attorney General Hosts Domestic Violence Prevention Summit

October 16, 2007 - October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. In Virginia, Domestic Violence prevention groups from across the state met in Richmond for a summit. Shia Levitt reports...