WASHINGTON – After a thousand people passed renown violinist Joshua Bell performing seven years ago in a Washington, D.C. Metro station, Bell returned for an encore performance at Union Station. Bell was joined by eight college student musicians.
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National Capital Region 2014 Urban Rescue Preparation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dozens of state, local and federal first responders invade RFK stadium to test their ability to deal with disaster should it strike the region.
MARSHALS CELEBRATE- 225th anniversary of the United States Marshals Service
BALTIMORE- The U.S. Marshals Service is celebrating its 225th anniversary and the milestone was celebrated with a special graveside ceremony honoring Maryland’s first U.S. Marshall, Colonel Nathaniel Ramsey, appointed by President George Washington in 1789. PACKAGE. Reporter: Jatara McGee
Cancer Research Hurt by Slowdown in Government Spending
Washington’s budget cuts in recent years are starting to take their toll, researchers and others say, slowing the growth of NIH’s budget and curtailing important cancer research.
AT&T to Pay Millions for Illegally Charging Consumers
AT&T Mobility has agreed to pay a $105 million settlement for charging customers for third party services they had not agreed to pay for, a process known as mobile “cramming.”
Severna Park School Showcases Environmental Efforts to Federal and State Officials
Officials from the U.S. Department of Education and the Maryland State Board of Education visited Folger McKinsey Elementary School in Severna Park to witness its efforts to teach students about the environment and reduce its own environmental impact.
Fall Boating Conditions Prompt Tow Companies’ Preparations
While beautiful weather lingers in October, boaters fret more, so boat towing companies remain ready to assist and respond to any incidents that arise. Tow services work with local authorities and each other to provide the fastest and most appropriate help to boaters in distress.
Maryland Food Drive Falls Short of Goal in Time of Rising Need
More people in Maryland are in need of food aid, but donations in September decreased compared to the same month last year.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Right of States to Tax Out-of-State Income
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case involving a Maryland couple who believe their out-of-state income should not be taxed by their state of residence.
State Health Officials: Maryland is Prepared to Respond to Ebola
Maryland is prepared to deal with the possibility of an Ebola infection, assured health officials at a Thursday press conference at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in Baltimore.