Sunday, April 21, 2013
Security scares after the Boston bombings dominate several jurisdictions and other state news you may have missed.
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Sunday, April 21
By Patch Staff Running clubs across Maryland had members who ran in the Boston Marathon, the bombing story follows a trail to Montgomery County and hoaxes send local law enforcement scrambling statewide. Read more in state news: Suspects in Boston Marathon Bombings Have Maryland Ties The investigation into the Boston Marathon bomber case turned to Maryland on Friday with media flocking to a Montgomery County neighborhood to hear the suspects' uncle say he was ashamed of what his nephews are accused of doing. Marathon Tragedy: How a Tragedy Hit Home in Maryland Monday's terror attack near the finish line of the Boston Marathon shocked the country and touched communities far from Massachusetts, including many right here in Maryland. Chevy …
Saturday, April 20, 2013
New “collaborative consumption” services can operate outside of consumer regulations.
Technology such as websites and apps seem to be providing solutions to societal problems and challenges in growing numbers. Kickstarter and other on-line “crowd-funding” services are helping startups receive the critical funding they would not have been able to obtain otherwise. Waze and other crowd-sourced traffic apps offer constantly updated traffic information. Now, companies like Sidecar and Uber are attempting to make the process of ride-sharing and transportation reservations easier for consumers, according to a recent post on Greater Greater Washington. While consumers may rejoice at the new tools, they may “run afoul of regulations designed to protect consumers,” according to the article. Existing services like Airbnb (a company …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Learn about a different kind of Maryland "crab," where Costco fans are flocking and how a flash heat wave felled students. Be prepared with all the Maryland news across Patch.
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Sunday, April 14
By Patch Staff Relationship Between Army Recruiter and Slain Rockville Teen Examined As the community grieves, details are emerging about the nature of the relationship between a Rockville High School student and an Army recruiter whom police say shot and killed the teen before killing himself at his Germantown home. Blue Angels Cancel Remaining Air Shows in 2013 The rest of the season—including the air show in Annapolis—was canceled due to budget constraints in the defense department, an official said. Michelle Obama to Speak at Bowie State University Commencement The first lady will address approximately 600 graduates during commencement excercises on May 17, and BSU will confer an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree upon the first lady. …
In the market for a new house? Just curious? Check out these recently listed homes for sale in Prince George’s County.
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Sunday, April 14
These videos of Prince George’s County homes for sale were recently uploaded to YouTube. Each listing links to the YouTube video (also attached to this article). Each home is also shown on the map attached to this article: For sale this week: 9705 48th Place, College Park 6212 43rd St Hyattsville 8d Plateau Pl 2673 Greenbelt 3542 65th Ave 8a Hyattsville 16310 Bawtry Ct Bowie 602 Talbott Ave Laurel 8506 Bovelder Dr Laurel Check back next week for more virtual tours.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
The news you may have missed from across Maryland.
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Sunday, April 7
By Patch Staff Maryland Senate Passes Gun Control Bill Maryland senators voted Thursday night to approve an amended gun control bill rather than send the legislation to conference committee. Mike Miller Wouldn't Mind A Toke Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller said he supports medical marijuana for cancer patients. "I've got a fractured nerve in my tooth right now," Miller said. "I wouldn't mind a toke myself." Cicadas Return: 17-year Cicadas to Overtake East Coast by the Millions In May, cicadas in Maryland and along the Eastern seaboard will wake from their 17-year sleep. First Lady Hosts Watkins Mill Students for Jackie Robinson Film Workshop First Lady Michelle Obama and actor Harrison Ford were among participants in a panel…
New trend in office layouts may be coming to your place of business.
The ubiquitous beige cubicle in the DC Metro area may be joining the two-martini martini lunch in extinction, if office-furniture makers have their way, according to a recent Baltimore Business Journal article. The article was based on a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) piece that examines the history of office landscapes, from double-sided desks in the 1890s to the “flying chair” of the 1930s and the cubicle craze of the 1970s. Herman Miller Inc., which the article cites as one of the companies that brought the high-walled cubicle layout to offices across the country, is a major player in the office-furniture industry that saw a 26 percent decline in revenue in 2009. Now, Herman Miller is steering companies in the opposite direction, pushing …
Friday, April 5, 2013
In the market for a new house? Just curious? Check out these recently listed homes for sale in Prince George’s County.
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Friday, April 5
These videos of Prince George’s County homes for sale were recently uploaded to YouTube. Each listing links to the YouTube video (also attached to this article). Each home is also shown on the map attached to this article: For sale this week: 8601 Vintage Earth Path Laurel 6642 Park Hall Dr Laurel 9225 Fairlane Pl Laurel 5201 Mineola Rd College Park 5413 Gallatin St Hyattsville 1315 Peachtree Ct Bowie 7308 Quetzal Dr Bowie 4708 Amberfield Dr Upper Marlboro Check back next week for more virtual tours.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The amended bill, passed by a 78-61 vote, will go back to the Senate and possibly a conference committee.
The Maryland House of Delegates Wednesday passed gun control legislation proposed by Gov. Martin O'Malley by a vote of 78-61. The amended bill bans 40 kinds of rifles including the AR15, requires fingerprinting and licensing of all purchasers of new guns and broadens the law prohibiting firearms purchases by anyone who is involuntarily committed because of mental illness. The bill was a major component of O'Malley's legislative package announced at the beginning of the 90-day session. The House of Delegates debated the bill for nearly 10 hours over two days. The amended bill will return to the Senate. The bill could go to a conference committee if the Senate does not accept the changes made by the House. Both the House and Senate must …
According to the Washington Post, investors are buying up foreclosed properties in Prince George's County and turning them around for profit.
Prince George's County has become a popular location for investors to spend money on property, The Washington Post reported Monday, leading the DC region on home sales last year. The county accounted for a third of the home sales in the DC Metro region last year, the Post reported. According to RealEstate Business Intelligence, the median sold price for the region is $170,000 in 2012, which is up 6.2 percent from 2011. In 2012, 29.9 percent of homes sold in Prince George's were cash sales, RBI reported, which implies that investors are buying houses to flip them. Read the full story on The Washington Post. Tell us: Have you flipped any homes in Prince George's County? What has your experience been like?
Saturday, March 30, 2013
In the market for a new house? Check out these homes for sale in Prince George’s County.
The following videos of Prince George’s County homes on the market were recently uploaded to YouTube: Check back next week for more virtual tours.
JoAnn Nicholls
4:40 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2013
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