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Monday, April 29, 2013

O'Malley Agrees To Maryland/Israel Development Partnership

Gov. Martin O'Malley inked a partnership during his recent trade mission to Israel and Jordan that will fund joint development between companies in Israel and Maryland.

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Typo Holds Up Amendment To Ease Sequestration For FAA

The Senate's last minute bill to ease air congestion included a typo that held up the bill's implementation.

Senate Expected To Review Online Sales Tax Legislation

Local lawmakers say collecting sales taxes from online purchases will generate a lot of revenue that is otherwise lost in many states.

Cicadas Coming To D.C. Area... To Make Love

The 17-year emergence of the Brood II cicadas are due to arrive within the next few weeks.

Virginia Ranks 8th In Overall Freedom

A study ranks the Commonwealth in the top 10 for overall freedom.

Fire Helps Natural Land In Maryland Stay Renewed

Ecologists at Nassawango Creek Preserve near Maryland's Eastern Shore are renewing the land by setting it on fire.

Maryland's Stream Challenge Accepting Proposals

Gov. Martin O'Malley's Stream Restoration Challenge is accepting proposals to help protect the state's waterways.

Virginia Court Questions Beneficiary Status

Supreme Court justices are questioning a state law that would override a federal employee's designation of a beneficiary in a federal insurance program.

Rolling Stone Names 9:30 Club 'Most Welcoming Venue' In U.S.

Washington, D.C.'s art scene just got some new bragging rights, as one of the District's premier music venues has been named number one in the nation.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

D.C. Area Resident Celebrates Birthday With A Conference

D.C. is a big destination for business conferences, so it's no surprise that one local resident decided to celebrate her 30th birthday with one.

D.C. Runners Run For Boston

Runners in D.C. gathered for a 5/10k on Saturday to honor the victims in the Boston Marathon.

D.C. Circulator To Expand Bus Service

D.C. Mayor Vince Gray's budget proposal includes funds for a new D.C. Circulator route along the National Mall.

Congress Creates Caucus On Sikh American Issues

Less than a year after the deadly attacks at a Wisconsin Sikh temple, lawmakers have formed a new caucus to address issues facing Sikh Americans.

Friday, April 26, 2013

New Bill Eases Budget Cuts For FAA

Lawmakers are divided over a measure to give more flexibility to the FAA while leaving strict spending requirements in place for other parts of the government.

Metro Backs Out From Silver Spring Transit Center

There's yet another snag in getting the much-maligned Silver Spring Transit Center in Maryland open.

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