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Monday, September 24, 2012

WalkingTown/BikingTown DC

Lace up your sneakers and get your bikes in gear, it's time for the annual WalkingTown/Biking Town DC event!

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The Tax Debate Behind Gambling In Maryland

Maryland lawmakers are looking at ways to expand gambling in the Old Line State and offer relief to offset losses at gambling facilities already up and running.

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Maryland Tourism Increased In 2011

Maryland tourism increased by 7 percent in 2011, something Gov. Martin O'Malley says helped employ 130,000 people in the state's tourism-related industries.

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Try, Try Again: O'Malley Schedules Special Session On Gambling

Gov. Martin O'Malley wants Maryland lawmakers to take yet another stab at expanding gambling in the state with a special session Aug. 9.

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Pit Bulls In Maryland

Pit bull owners in Maryland got a temporary reprieve from a controversial court ruling that declared the dogs “inherently dangerous,” with landlords and owners responsible for damage or injury they cause.

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Grillmaster Steven Raichlen

When it comes to barbecue, Steven Raichlen literally "wrote the Bible." Get secrets on grilling everything from scrumptious ribs to tasty angel food cake....

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O'Malley Meets With Baltimore Lawmakers On Gambling

Proponents of a casino at National Harbor in Prince George's County — including Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley — are trying to convince lawmakers from other parts of the state that it won't negatively affect other casinos.

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The Evolution Of AIDS Activism

Next week's International AIDS Conference in Washington is the first of its kind on American soil in more than 20 years. Find out what U.S. policies had to change to allow such a gathering.

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'Beater Boards' Are Back: Ocean City Changes Decades-Old Law

Ocean City lawmakers removed a decades-old ban on "beater boards," a longer version of a body board that's been enjoying a resurgence in popularity during the past few years.  

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One Fine Day: Wedding Planning

Whether a simple ceremony or huge extravaganza planning nuptials can be a fraught experience. We explore the ins and outs of the wedding industry and consider the social, traditional and personal aspects of taking a trip down the aisle.

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