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Maryland Politicians Call for Compromise to Prevent Sequester
Maryland’s location near to the nation’s capital will cause sequestration to have a stronger influence on the state’s economy, Gov. Martin O’Malley said to employees at FLIR Systems, a thermal imaging company here.
Shark Fin Soup Might Leave the Menu
A bill in both the House and Senate would make it illegal, with some exceptions, to distribute, possess, sell or trade shark fins in Maryland, effectively making it illegal to sell shark fin soup in the state.
Sequester Could Close Five Regional Air Traffic Control Towers
Air traffic control towers at Maryland’s five regional airports could shut down on April 1 as the Department of Transportation plans ways to cut its budget should the sequester occur, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Friday.
Maryland Restaurant Caters to Food Allergies
Maureen Burke marks every item on her menu with a color-coded stamp that identifies potential allergens, and her kitchen is divided into two parts, real cheese and fake cheese. She is doing with her restaurant, One Dish Cuisine, what a bill in both the House and Senate would ask all Maryland restaurants to do: Understand food allergies.
Bill Would Expand Kosher Wine Access in Maryland
If a House bill is passed, Maryland Jews will be able to purchase kosher wines from international and online retailers.
Maryland Legislators Will Debate a Temporary Ban on Fracking
Members of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network gathered outside the Maryland State House Wednesday to advocate for a proposed moratorium on hydraulic fracturing.
New Facebook Tech Solves Fear of Rejection Problem in Dating
Teams of clever app developers have found a novel technological solution to overcome an age-old dating problem: figuring out whether someone you’re interested in feels the same way.
Local Flower Shops Suffer with Rise of Internet Florists
Local florists are wilting as online flower stores seize a larger portion of the market for bouquets of Valentine’s Day roses and other floral arrangements.
19th Century Love Letters, Modern Sweet Tweets Prove Couples’ Communication Is Timeless
When U.S. Navy Surgeon David Shelton Edwards was serving at the Washington Navy Yard in the late 1830s, he kept the spark in his marriage alive by writing eight love letters home to his wife, Harriet Eliza Henry.
Gov. O’Malley Announces Plan to Improve Maryland’s Partnership with Feds
Gov. O’Malley and members of the state’s Federal Facilities Advisory Board released a report spelling out a series of recommendations that Maryland can use to spur job creation, innovation and economic growth through partnerships with the federal government.
