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Roads, bridges, transit projects announced with gas tax hike
The Baltimore SunThe gas tax increase Gov. Martin O'Malley signed into law Thursday will pay for weekend MARC service between Baltimore and D.C., roads and bridges throughout the state and construction on the Red and Purple lines to begin as soon as 2015. The first...Tags: Queen Anne (Prince George's, Maryland), Harford County, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Baltimore Red Line, Martin O'Malley
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Laurel Police report armed robbery on Baltimore Avenue [Crime log]
Laurel Police report felonies, arrests and property crimes. Prince George's County police report violent crimes and property crimes. Anne Arundel County Police report major crimes City of Laurel Baltimore Avenue, 14100 block, May 5. Theft. Armstrong...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Laurel, Theft
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Brown is first to enter 2014 gubernatorial race
Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown became the first candidate to join the 2014 Maryland governor's race Friday with a call to close the gap between rich and poor in education, health and economic opportunity. Before a crowd at Prince George's Community College...
Tags: Elections, Roy Brown, Democratic Party, Military Justice, Anthony G. Brown
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Racetrack handicapper has fresh face, old-school approach
In the first week of her reporting internship for a horse-racing newspaper, Gabby Gaudet nervously approached one of the most celebrated figures in the sport. "Can you tell me how you first got involved in the game?" she asked Kelly Breen, who trained the...
Tags: Laurel Park, The Jockey Club Incorporated, Belmont Stakes, Bowie, ESPN (tv network)
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Three operators submit bids for license for Prince George's casino
Two more bidders emerged Friday to compete against MGM National Harbor for the right to build a casino in Prince George's County. Penn National Gaming submitted a proposal to the state's gaming control agency for a $700-million Hollywood Casino Resort at...
Tags: Personal Service, Horse and Harness Racing, Cecil County, MGM Resorts International, Los Angeles Hotels
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Color Run to draw 25,000 to Camden Yards
Kate Joyce detests running. She has since she was in high school. But the prospect of trotting through vibrant clouds of yellow, blue, orange and pink has prompted her to make an exception this weekend. Joyce will be among 25,000 people participating in...
Tags: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Roland Park, Running, Physical Fitness and Exercise, National Weather Service
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Extent of storm damage growing
Sun StaffTropical Storm Isabel destroyed or severely damaged thousands of Maryland homes and businesses, government officials said yesterday as the full extent of the storm's toll began to emerge. More than 3,300 homes were damaged or destroyed in eastern...Tags: Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., Kent County, Forestry and Timber, Queen Anne (Prince George's, Maryland), Disasters and Accidents
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The state busts: How Maryland is losing money on table games
In November, voters approved a major expansion of Maryland's gambling program on the promise that allowing table games and eventually building a sixth casino would ensure that the gambling dollars state residents spend would go toward funding education...
Tags: Gambling, Casino and Gambling Industry, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Maryland Live sees slot revenue fall as table games start
Table games at Maryland Live Casino generated $8.4 million in revenue in their first month at the Anne Arundel County facility, on top of $38.2 million from its slot machines, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency reported Monday. While...
Tags: Lotteries, Cecil County, Lobbying, Worcester County, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
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F-35's manufacturers put civilians in 'cockpit'
Rep. Donna F. Edwards slipped into the F-35 cockpit — a stationary demonstration model — and gave the jet a simulated spin, trying out the controls, shooting down enemy aircraft over the Chesapeake Bay and executing a celebratory roll. "This...
Tags: U.S. Department of Defense, Linthicum, Aerospace Manufacturing, Government, Donna F. Edwards
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Police still investigating background of College Park shooter
Authorities say they are continuing to investigate a student murder-suicide this year just off the University of Maryland, College Park campus, a revelation that comes a month after the case was declared closed. Detectives are not looking for additional...
Tags: Morgan State University, Colleges and Universities, Health and Safety at School, Ellicott City, College Park (Prince George's, Maryland)
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Tau Delta Zeta Laurel chapter celebrates 10th anniversary
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. —Tau Delta Zeta Chapter celebrated 10 years of service in Northern Prince George's County at a gala April 20 at Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt. Chartered on April 10, 2003 in Laurel, the chapter began with 11 business...
Tags: Bowie, Awards and Prizes, March of Dimes Foundation
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