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Repairs Continue at Washington National Cathedral Three Years After Earthquake
The Washington National Cathedral opened its doors Thursday morning in honor of the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill happening around the country. The Cathedral was severely damaged by the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that shook the Washington metropolitan area in August of 2011.
Bartending Friends Look for Solution to Drink Spiking Problem
By Dennis Ting Capital News Service ADAMS MORGAN, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mike Bokman and Frank Mills are bartenders and best friends who are also in the business of safety. Drink safety that is. The DrinkLock is a new invention intended…
Maryland Looks to Other States to Help Improve Air Quality
A large percentage of Maryland’s air pollution could be reduced after the Supreme Court ruled last month that the EPA has the authority to regulate emissions that cross state borders.
Battle to End Poverty Hits Close to Home
It’s been 50 years since the “War on Poverty” was declared. But are we winning or losing? The National Conference on Ending Poverty in Silver Spring offered some answers.
Legalization Bill Would Wipe Slate Clean For Some Past Offenders
The legalization bill before Maryland lawmakers delves into an area left untouched by the laws in Colorado and Washington, where legalization has created a paradoxical scenario for people dealing with the consequences of having once been convicted of an offense that is no longer against the law.
Celebration Begins for Bicentennial of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
It’s been 200 years since “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written, and from singing it in classrooms to belting it out at sporting events, it’s a part of this country’s fabric. In the honor of the bicentennial, the Smithsonian launched the kickoff of its anniversary celebration.
BWI-Marshall Airport Faces Cancellations as Winter Storm Moves In
Possibly the biggest snowstorm of the season has already shut down airports in Charlotte and Atlanta, but it won’t be long before the weather wreaks havoc on regional airports as well.
National Day of Prayer Unites Faith Leaders and CBC
It was an intermingling of church and state on Capitol Hill today when members of the Congressional Black Caucus and faith leaders from across the country came together for a National Day of Prayer to end poverty and income inequality.