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Lynch to challenge Kaine for Democratic nomination to Senate
Tim Kaine's got another Democratic challenger for the U.S. Senate from Virginia — and it's not Rep. Bobby Scott.
Morning Roundup: Aug. 10
First findings on Gray hirings due Aug. 24; D.C. police commander demoted post-'Sheen-gate'; Conservative Black running again in Virginia; Virgina's Henrico County approves mosque; Warner overlooked for 'supercommittee'; Maryland GOP's Kittleman alone on same-sex marriage; D.C. 'jock tax' languishes on Capitol Hill; Flight to D.C. diverted, minor injuries.
Maryland, Virginia bond ratings appear safe
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services is not downgrading Maryland's or Virginia's prized triple-A credit ratings.
O'Malley posts letter with bishop over gay marriage
The O'Malley administration has posted on its blog site an exchange of letters between Gov. Martin O'Malley and Archbishop of Baltimore Edwin O’Brien on the issue of same-sex marriage in Maryland.
Morning Roundup: Aug. 9
Mark Center commute begins today; Documents show key receipts unchecked in Alexander probe; Lanier's 'All Hands' dealt potential setback again; D.C. may be forced into immigration program; O'Malley, Catholics differ on gay marriage; Frederick woman missing in Aruba; Maryland teachers union rejects pension proposal; Acrimony rises in Virginia state Senate race.
WILD ART: Splashdown!
A scene from the the Rollingcrest-Chillum Splash Pool in Hyattsville on Monday.
O'Malley unveils car-charging station
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley on Monday attended the opening of the state's first sun-tracking electric vehicle charger as part of a continued effort to push for green technology in the state.
Lawsuit filed in 2008 ICE raid
Lawyers have filed federal suit in Maryland arguing federal immigration officers violated the rights of two families during a 2008 raid in Annapolis, according to advocacy group Casa de Maryland.
Hospital wants to move sites in Montgomery County
Washington Adventist Hospital is asking state regulators for approval to move from its Takoma Park home to a site near White Oak.
McDonnell plan addresses Mark Center traffic
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will establish a new task force and implement a traffic management plan in an effort to head off — to the extent possible — an anticipated traffic nightmare on I-395 resulting from the move of more than 6,000 Defense Department employees to Alexandria's Mark Center.
Morning Roundup: Aug. 8
O'Malley joined Dems' TV blitz to blame S&P, tea party; Fallen SEAL has local ties; Virginia redistricting creates moving target; Tour shows Mount Vernon's role in Civil War; Prince George's rethinking casino gambling; Lobby groups in Virginia giving millions to 2011 candidates; Maryland GOP lawmaker Nancy Jacobs involved in toll-increase debates; Maryland Sen. Brinkley: State's credit rating won't be lowered.
What's up with that?
A recent study suggests that people's DNA determines how long they'll live while first lady Michelle Obama champions diet and exercise to promote good health. What's up with that?
WILD ART: NASCAR at Walter Reed
Several NASCAR drivers visited Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Thursday.
O'Malley appoints 20 to Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley appointed a committee Thursday that will be charged with making statewide infrastructure improvements to accommodate new electric vehicles.
Morning Roundup: Aug. 4
Emails show backroom lottery deals, Wone lawsuit settled, OCF (mostly) clears Alexander, Candidates consider Ward 5 run (if necessary), GOP candidates holds early edge over likely Dems in Va. governor's race, Gray veto draws Cheh ire
