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Maryland Officials Release New Video of Purple Line Railcars
The Maryland Department of Transportation published a video last week showing Purple Line train cars en route to the area.
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Maryland’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $15 in 2024
Maryland is set to increase its minimum wage to $15 on Jan. 1, 2024, aligning with 21 other states that are also set to raise minimum wages to $15 or higher in the new year.
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Long Branch Library, Parks to Receive Over $800,000 in Grants
Over $800,000 in grants will be presented today for facility improvements at the library and parks in Long Branch.
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Thrive Montgomery 2050 Wins Sustainable Growth Award
The county’s Planning Department has been awarded the Sustainable Growth Award for Thrive Montgomery 2050 from the Maryland Department of Planning.
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Potomac Conservancy Joins Maryland Service Programs
Potomac Conservancy has partnered with the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation to become a host site for the first class of Service Year Option and Maryland Corps members.
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Takoma Park to Mark 30 Years of Non-Citizen Voting
November marks the 30th anniversary of the first non-U.S. residents voting in Takoma Park.
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Oprah Winfrey Donates $2.5 Million to U.S. Dream Academy
Oprah Winfrey surprised Silver Spring-based nonprofit U.S. Dream Academy with a $2.5 million donation pledge at its 25th anniversary celebration on Monday.
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In Rare Move, Elrich Vetoes One Council Appointment to Planning Board
County Executive Marc Elrich invoked a rarely used executive power on Friday and vetoed James Hedrick’s appointment to the county’s Planning Board by the County Council.
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Cat Declawing Now Banned in Maryland
The state of Maryland has become the second in the country to prohibit cat declawing.