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Maryland Raises Tuition At State Universities

Tuition for most Maryland residents attending state universities will go up, though not by more than three percent.

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The Politics Hour

D.C. People’s Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye joins Kojo and Tom Sherwood in the studio.

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O'Malley Signs Sweeping Gun Control Bill

The law bans 45 assault weapons and institutes strict licensing requirements, but opponents have pledged to try and stop it through lawsuits and petition drives.

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Residents Ordered To Vacate Site Of Possible Fort Washington Casino

Pennsylvania-based Parx Casino has submitted a bid to build a $800 million gaming facility in Ft. Washington, the sixth casino in the state.

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Razing Of Abandoned Homes To Increase In Prince George's County

Forty more abandoned homes are set to be razed this year due to a bureaucratic change that makes the process easier.

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Takoma Park, Md. Lowers Voting Age To 16

With the move, Takoma Park becomes the first U.S. city to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local contests.

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Transit-Less Terps: Metro Closes College Park Station On Graduation Weekend

It's commencement weekend at the University of Maryland, but graduates-to-be and their families won't be getting there via Metro.

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Three Groups Vie For Chance To Build Casino In Prince George's County

Three different groups want to spend big money building Maryland's sixth casino, this one in Prince George's County.

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Baltimore To Modernize Public Schools

Baltimore will spend roughly $1 billion to transform dilapidated schools where students and staff endure leaky pipes, undrinkable water and inadequate heating and air conditioning.

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Montgomery County Seeks Bigger Share Of The Region's Nightlife

Silver Spring may have sprung, but Montgomery County officials still want to find ways to attract and retain more nighttime crowds in various commercial destinations.

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