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Commentary: In a small town's square, peaceful democracy in action
Over the weekend, thanks to an annual camping trip I take with my son, Nick, to a location near Camp David, I had a front row seat to a display of democracy in action. There's a good chance you heard about the event in question: The G8 gathering of world...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Jimmy Carter, G8, International Organizations, Fishing
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'Ring of fire' eclipse is Sunday, but won't be visible in Md.
The sun and moon will put on a spectacular show Sunday, but it won’t be visible from Maryland. The first annular eclipse visible in the U.S. since 1994 will be visible across a stretch of western states. The track of optimal viewing stretches...
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Day trips: Chuck Berry at D.C.'s Howard Theatre and more
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Chuck Berry at the Howard Theatre
The legendary Chuck Berry is part of the lineup of performers celebrating the reopening of Washington's historic Howard Theatre. The Howard began a $29 million renovation in 2010 and reopened this month....Tags: Gardens and Parks, Ella Fitzgerald, Engineering, Bill Nye the Science Guy (tv program), Mount Vernon Place
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Ultramarathon leaders seek to double number of runners
A dispute over whether the JFK 50 Mile ultramarathon will be allowed to continue using the Appalachian Trail and double the number of runners from 1,000 to 2,000 is escalating. After years of quiet battle, "it's time for the gloves to come off," JFK 50's...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Road Running, Roscoe G Bartlett, Running, John F. Kennedy
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Fitness with a view
Fall in the Mid-Atlantic region offers a break from the summer humidity, a pause before the cold, gray winter, and lots of great scenery. It's a perfect opportunity to get outdoors for some exercise that doesn't feel like a chore. Whether it is a peaceful...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Wildlife, Gardens and Parks, History (tv network), U.S. Coast Guard
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North Baltimore Sports Notices
Send sports notices a minimum of two weeks before the requested publication date to Patuxent Publishing/MS Sports Notices, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278; email tworgo@patuxent.com. Include date, time, location, contact information and...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Baltimore County, Tourism and Leisure, Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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50 picture-perfect fall getaways
As summer's fleeting charms begin to fade, fall swirls into view in a burst of kaleidoscopic color. Relish autumn's arrival with 50 nifty travel ideas for the Mid-Atlantic region: from leaf peeping and leisurely drives, to museum-hopping, fall-inspired...Tags: Garrett County, Minority Groups, History (tv network), George Washington, Seafood
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Republican Congressmen sabotaging environmental legislation
The Constitution says the legislative branch of government makes the laws and the executive branch implements and administers them. While the tea party wing of the Republican party was holding the country hostage and taking us on a suicidal dive, no...Tags: Conservation, Metal and Mineral, Wildlife, Gardens and Parks, Executive Branch
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Harriet Tubman visitor center: a good first step
Harriet Tubman was one tough lady. She escaped slavery, fleeing an Eastern Shore plantation. She was a leader in the Underground Railroad, traveling at night under the North Star — probably along the Choptank River — hiding at safe houses...Tags: History, Gardens and Parks, Barbara A. Mikulski, Benjamin L. Cardin, U.S. House of Representatives
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Wolf Trap becomes all about the 'Over Glow'
I love watching rehearsals, whether they be for dance concerts, dinner theater shows, neighborhood musicals or —during these early summer days — marching drum and bugle corps performances. Recent weeks have brought me the opportunity to sample...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Dance, Woods (music group), Dancing, Tourism and Leisure
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Grizzly bear attack: Government failing to protect Yellowstone visitors
The National Park Service is allowing the grizzly who killed a defenseless hiker to continue to mingle with more potential victims ("Yellowstone: Grizzly left alone after fatal attack," July 8). This is a subtle way to divert blame from the Park Service...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure
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The Tubman Park
Few historical figures are deserving of greater public recognition and tribute than Maryland's own Harriet Tubman. Although typically mentioned in history books as a conductor of the Underground Railroad, the many accomplishments over her long life &#...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Minority Groups, Barbara A. Mikulski, Maryland General Assembly, Dorchester County
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