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Monday, September 30, 2013

Metro To Remain Open During Government Shutdown

Metro opens doors, even during a federal goverment shutdown.

D.C. Government To Remain Open During Federal Shutdown

D.C. will pay its 32,000 employees out of a reserve fund, sparing residents from a local government shutdown.

National Aquarium Closes Washington Location On Monday

An aquarium that opened its doors to visitors in 1885 is closing its doors in the District.

Two Maryland Casinos Fined For Instances Of Underage Gambling

Maryland Live! Casino and Hollywood Casino are paying a combined $30,000 in fines for incidents in which people under the age of 21 were caught gambling.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Maryland Health Officials Seeking Public Input On Medicare Agreement

The public can provide comments on a new plan that would affect how hospital costs are paid under Maryland's unique Medicare waiver agreement.

Gun Sales in Maryland Rise Before New Law Takes Effect

A group has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court to block Maryland's new gun legislation from taking effect Oct. 1. But gun collectors and enthusiasts are still rushing to their local gun store before the law kicks in.

D.C. To Start Study Of Nine-Mile Streetcar Line From Buzzard Point To Takoma

The District Department of Transportation has launched a one-year study of a nine-mile streetcar line that would run from Buzzard Point in Southwest D.C. to Takoma in Northwest.

Local Federal Workers Prepare For Potential Shutdown

As lawmakers at the Capitol continue to haggle over funding the federal government, employees across the region are bracing for a potential shutdown.

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Some D.C. Cab Drivers May Get Third Extension On Credit Card Readers

Some D.C. cab drivers may get a few extra days to make their vehicles credit card ready.

Film Industry Gives Virginia Economic Boost

Virginia's film industry is making millions of dollars for the state while employing residents.

Hearing On Maryland Gun Law Set For Tuesday

A hearing will be held Tuesday to determine whether a portion of Maryland's extensive new gun law will go into effect.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Capital Bikeshare Makes Its Debut In Montgomery County

Capital Bikeshare has finally made its way north, as the bike sharing service debuted to some fanfare today in Montgomery County.

Federal Workers Bracing For Furlough Pain

Federal employees of all types across the D.C. region are bracing for the possibility of a government shutdown, with all the anxiety and financial hardship that comes with it.

Minor Weekend Delays On Metro Ahead Of Major Work Next Week

Track work will slow a couple lines this weekend, but it's next week's Metro track work that you really have to prepare for.

Opponents Of New Maryland Gun Law File Lawsuit

Opponents of a new gun control measure in Maryland have filed a lawsuit to block the legislation from taking effect.

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