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Lillian Lowery named Maryland state superintendent of schools
An outsider with experience in leading a neighboring state through sometimes-unpopular reforms will become the next Maryland superintendent of schools, the state school board announced Friday.
Delaware Secretary of Education Lillian M. Lowery, a 57-year-...Tags: Jack Markell, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), North Carolina Central University, Regional Authority, Kate Walsh
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How early is too early for high-schoolers?
It was hard to tell whether his eyes were actually open when Derek Jones shuffled into his dimly lit kitchen at 5:45 a.m., the smell of bacon in the air. The 16-year-old didn't speak, but took directions from his mother who whispered: "I have your...Tags: Facebook, Howard County, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Bowie, Annapolis
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Virginia scores Maryland tech firm
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Monday that Silver Spring-based Acentia will move its headquarters to Fairfax County where the company will invest $3.1 million and create 60 new jobs. "Fairfax County gives us access to the highly-skilled technical...Tags: Executive Branch, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Companies and Corporations, Companies and Corporations, Silver Spring (Montgomery, Maryland)
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Car talk: High octane inside and outside Fulton coffee shop
Early on a wintry Saturday morning, Phil Mitchell stood watch over his pride and joy: a black and orange 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Like any well-versed car buff, he proceeded to reel off bullet points regarding his handcrafted machine from England —...Tags: NASA, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Vehicles, Car Engine Repair, Space Programs
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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: Natural Resources, Religious Festivals, Monaco, Harriet Tubman, International Travel
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Police seek woman wanted for assault, attempted carjacking in Catonsville
Baltimore County police have asked for help finding a woman wanted for first-degree assault and attempted carjacking after a Nov. 24 incident in which Stephanie Lynn Schwab received a ride from the parking lot of the Safeway grocery store at 5660...Tags: Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Bank Robbery, Safeway Inc., Catonsville
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Md. commission expands inquiry into Verizon's 911 service
Maryland utility regulators are expanding their investigation into Verizon's 911 service after some emergency calls came through without caller ID or location information. On May 30, police and fire dispatchers in Maryland and Virginia did not receive...Tags: Memorial Day, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Emergency Planning, Montgomery County (Maryland), Washington, DC
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District 1: Helene J. Luce
1. Please describe your educational and professional background and how it has prepared you to serve on the City Council.
I have a Bachelor's degree in History, with honors, from Duke University and a Law Degree from Fordham University. I practiced law...Tags: History, Business, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), History (tv network), Juvenile Delinquency
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Maryland's disenfranchised voters
I moved to Baltimore from Fairfax County, Virginia 13 months ago, and I am essentially happy I made the move to my husband's hometown. However, as a voter I feel like I landed in a third world country. I am a city homeowner who pays hefty real estate...Tags: Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Local Elections, Real Estate, Elections, Maryland
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Hoping for 'justice' tonight for sniper
It began in Wheaton with a single gunshot. James D. Martin, 55, had stopped off at a Shoppers Food Warehouse on his way home when, for no apparent reason, an unseen assailant shot and killed him.
The next morning, four others in Montgomery County were...Tags: U.S. Supreme Court, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Stress, Manassas (Manassas, Virginia), Punishment
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Democrats retain U.S. House, push for historic gains
Associated PressDemocrats retained control of the House and pushed for historic gains in their majority yesterday by solidifying their dominance in the Northeast and making inroads in the South and West. "It's the night we have been waiting for," said House Speaker...Tags: Lawyers, Nick Lampson, Vito Fossella, Barack Obama, Phil English
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Federal prison deal for Malvo opposed
Sun reporterThe Virginia prosecutors of snipers Lee Boyd Malvo and John Allen Muhammad say they oppose allowing Malvo to serve his life sentence in a federal prison as part of any far-reaching plea agreement, as has been suggested in recent months. Muhammad, 45,...Tags: Lawyers, Criminal Laws, Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Radio Industry, Prosecution
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