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Calorie Police: Legislating How Much We Eat

From limiting sales of large sodas to requiring calorie counts on restaurant menus, lawmakers are trying to help Americans slim down and eat healthy. What it takes to modify behavior at the dinner table.

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Ocean City Locals Hunker Down As Summer Arrives

With the arrival of July Fourth, locals in Ocean City and surrounding resorts prepare to brave — or avoid — the ample crowds of summer.

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Fireworks Cancelled In Montgomery County

Fourth of July fireworks celebrations are cancelled in Montgomery County due to continued storm recovery efforts. 

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Strolling Through History: Civil War Tourism Around DC

As the nation marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, we explore well-known and well-hidden landmarks in the Washington region.

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D.C. Jazz Festival Fills Streets With Music

The annual D.C. Jazz Festival kicks off this weekend, with a little inspiration from Paris.

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NPS Announces New Trail In Virginia

The nation has 54 new official recreation trails, including one in Warrenton, Va.
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D.C. Area Celebrates 'National Trails Day'

Bikers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to take part in National Trails Day activities in the region.
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Starting A Specialty Food Business

Every family has a favorite home recipe they think has commercial potential. Kojo explores what it takes to start a specialty food business and get your product into stores.

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Spring Bird Watching With Kenn Kaufman

Every spring, millions of small birds pass through our region on a migratory path from Central and South America to summer homes as far away as Alaska.

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D.C. Swimming Pools Open For Summer

It's a warm and slightly muggy Memorial Day weekend... perfect weather for a dip in the pool, most of which are now open for the summer.

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