If passed, the bill would lead to comprehensive and time-consuming background checks on refugees from Syria, Iraq.
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What Will Happen to Your Credit Card After the Marriott – Starwood Merger?
After Bethesda-based Marriott announced this week its plan to acquire Starwood, travelers wondered what a merger between the two hotel chains would mean for the companies’ reward credit cards.
Inmates Prepare Hundreds of Turkeys for Thanksgiving Dinner For Baltimore’s Homeless
Last year, the Bea Gaddy’s Thanksgiving annual dinner fed almost 50,000 Baltimoreans. The non-profit is preparing for thousands more this year. Turkeys are donated to the non-profit organization before being sent to the Maryland Correctional Institution in Hagerstown, where they are cleaned and prepared by the inmates.
Prince George’s County Council Approves E-Cigarette Regulations
The Prince George’s County Council voted 8 to 1 in favor of passing a new electronic cigarette law. The law bans the use of E-Cigarettes where regular cigarettes are banned, except in casinos.
French Violence Poses Conundrum to Local Travelers
After the weekend’s violence in Paris, local students and travelers were faced with a tough decision on whether or not to travel to France or not.
Board grants controversial wetlands license to Kent Island developer
Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford and Treasurer Nancy Kopp voted in favor of granting a wetlands license to a Kent Island developer, despite complaints from residents and previous application rejections.
Veterans Play Kayak Football to Form Military Community
Disabled veterans join with active duty service men and women in the water in a kayaking football competition. The competition is sponsored by
Team River Runner which provides adaptive water sports to help veterans and active duty service members readjust to civilian life.
Historic Senate Chamber Restored in Maryland State House
The historic senate chamber in which George Washington resigned as Commander in Chief has been restored. The arrangement of the furniture reflects the way the room looked on December 23, 1783 according to carefully researched protocols for important Congressional events in the late 18th century.
Maryland Squirrel Pulled From Endangered List Following Conservation Action
A once at-risk squirrel was taken off the federal endangered species list on Monday.
Maryland uses these emoji…
Despite being near the water, Marylanders use ocean creature emoji less than the average American.