Capital News Service
CNS-TV Livestream 3/01
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- CNS-TV Livestream 3/01
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- 34:22
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Protesters gather in front of White House ahead of State of the Union address
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Washington- Protests against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Washington D.C. continue six days in. Protesters include members of one Maryland-based nonprofit called United Help Ukraine that has raised over $2.9 million in humanitarian relief for Ukrainians.
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- University of Maryland relaxes indoor mask mandate
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- College Park, MD- University of Maryland students can take off their masks, but only in some settings. KN-95 masks are still required in classroom settings, public transportation and patient care areas. However, masks aren’t required in offices, dining halls, residence halls or at athletic events. This decision comes after Governor Larry Hogan lifted the mask mandate in state buildings and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance.
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- Policy proposal to allow cyclists and scooters to yield instead of stopping
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Proposed legislation will allow cyclists and scooters to yield at stop signs and traffic lights instead of coming to a complete stop. The legislation will also ban right turn on red for vehicles in an attempt to protect pedestrians.
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- Local organizations unite to fight hunger and promote restaurants
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteer groups came together to try and find a solution to hunger and also help struggling restaurants. These groups have been distributing cooked meals they purchase from local restaurants to those in need for over two years.
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- University of Maryland tennis defeats Brown
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The University of Maryland women's tennis team beat Brown to extend their winning streak. The team has not tallied this many wins since the 2019-2020 season.
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- AT&T shuts down 3G Network to transition to 5G
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- College Park, MD - AT&T turned off its 3G wireless network on Monday as it looks to use those freed wavelengths for its faster 4G network. According to the company less than 1% of its users will be directly affected by the shut down. However, other companies’ products will be affected by the shutdown such as GM’s OnStar system and ADT’s home security systems.
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- CNS-TV Livestream 2/24
- Runtime
- 28:56
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Ukrainian Woman Copes with Russian Invasion
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Baltimore, MD- Ann Kerda says she leans on prayer as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. She is upset for her many relatives and friends who currently reside in Ukraine and are seeing their country being destroyed.
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- Maryland Food Bank receives donation to fight hunger
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Baltimore - It’s estimated that roughly two million Marylanders may face food insecurity this year. A big community donation will now provide 230,000 meals across the state to address hunger.
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- Drivers brace for higher gas prices as Russia threatens to invade Ukraine
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- College Park, MD- Gas prices are approaching levels not seen since 2008. Inflation has contributed largely to this. And now, a threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine may push prices higher.
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- Auto thefts reach highest levels in the DMV area
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Calverton, MD- Auto thefts are at their highest levels in a decade. Police blame the pandemic and restlessness among teenagers who are stealing cars for “fun.” Police offer advice to drivers on how to avoid becoming a victim.
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- Homeless Americans are missing out on Biden’s COVID-19 test kits
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Rockville, MD- With Biden’s COVID-19 test kits arriving to millions of American homes, an estimated 580,466 homeless people did not qualify because of the lack of stable housing. The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless fights to “end homelessness in Montgomery County by building a community where everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.” The Coalition hosts weekly COVID-19 test sites every Tuesday and Friday through their partnership with Montgomery County, which provides hundreds of rapid test kits.
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- CNS-TV Livestream 2/22
- Runtime
- 32:32
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The State of the Movie Theater
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- 5:21
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- It's been a rough year for movie theaters. Movie theaters are trying to do what they can to get people into the movies. What do movies like Spiderman: No Way Home, Dune and Black Widow mean to the theater industry?
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- Diversity of Big Ten Head Coaching
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- 3:53
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- College Park, MD- As diversity in sports becomes a more prominent issue, Power 5 conferences are beginning to make strides in the coaching ranks. Head Coaches Mike Locksley and Marisa Moseley reflect on their experiences as Black head coaches in the Big Ten, and Commissioner Kevin Warren shares his insight on how he feels the conference is faring in its diversity numbers.
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- How to keep your family safe from christmas tree fires
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Christmas trees are responsible for almost 200 house fires each year. The National Fire Protection Agency found that in recent years, these fires are mostly caused by heat from Christmas lights and faulty wiring around the tree. Payne Christmas Tree and Holiday Market wants buyers to find the right tree and keep the house safe around the
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- Vehicles for Change: A non-profit transforming lives one car at a time
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Halethorpe, MD- Baltimore-based nonprofit organization, Vehicles for Change (VFC), is working to address generational poverty. VFC facilitates the reentry process of former prisoners and gives them a chance to become skilled auto mechanics through an internship program. Under the supervision of a master mechanic, these individuals repair donated cars that are then sold to low-income families who lack transportation.
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- CNS-TV Livestream 12/09
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- 31:56
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Seniors learning to thrive from home through virtual online resource classes
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Silver Spring, MD- Senior Planet Montgomery is offering free online classes that focus on allowing people 50+ to thrive at home. The classes will run from Dec. 6-10 and will teach a wide variety of life skills including finding online health resources, streaming and smart TVs.
seniorplanet.org/montgomery
Shivali Haribhakti
Regional Director
Senior Planet Montgomery
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- Nursing programs launch initiatives to tackle nursing shortages
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- College Park, MD - Nursing programs in schools are boosting enrollment and allowing students to exit early to address future shortages that the pandemic brought to light. Anne Arundel Community College’s Health and Life Sciences and University of Maryland School of Nursing are two programs that are taking initiative to tackle the growing issue.
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- What does the future hold for The Turgeonites?
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- After coach Turgeon's abrupt departure on Friday, Maryland fans are wondering: What's gonna happen to The Turgeonites?
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV, 12/07/2021
- Runtime
- 35:57
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Hundreds of Montgomery County residents receive free coats ahead of winter months
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Silver Spring, MD - In a partnership, Montgomery County and Maryland Legal Aid distributed 500 coats to county residents in the Long Branch area. The coats provided by Macy’s and Clothes4Souls were a big relief for many struggling residents. Hundreds of people waited outside the Long Branch Library, where they could also get vaccinated and obtain free legal advice on civil issues.
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- UMD antisemitism event sheds light on all hate incidents on campus
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The University of Maryland’s Hillel organization hosted a “Spin Love, Not Hate'' event to mark the eighth and final night of Hanukkah. The evening started with multiple guest speakers who discussed the importance of condemning any and all bigotry on Maryland’s campus. Hillel, other Jewish organizations, and President Dr. Darryll Pines are hoping this event, which ended with much Hanukkah celebration, will spread awareness against antisemitic acts.
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV, 12/02/2021
- Runtime
- 31:18
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Len Bias' legacy in College Park
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- On a night where Maryland hosted Virginia Tech in the Big 10 / ACC challenge, they honored one of the Maryland greats in Len Bias. Both students and Bias' parents alike spoke of his impact from his time at Maryland.
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- Small businesses gear up for holiday season, Annapolis event promotes them
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Downtown Annapolis is supporting local businesses this holiday season. Midnight Madness takes place between 4 pm and midnight. It’s a community event for local shoppers to get into the holiday spirit while shopping small. Local businesses owners are grateful for events like these that encourage shoppers to stay in the area when purchasing holiday presents.
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV, 11/30/2021
- Runtime
- 31:18
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Senate committee warns parents about children ingesting small toy batteries
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The U.S. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation met today to discuss the hidden dangers of popular children’s toys. Trista Hamsmith lost her 18-month-old daughter Reese, after she swallowed a small battery from her favorite toy. Hamsmith and members of the Senate are hoping to pass Reese’s law, raising the standard for warning labels and battery enclosures on children’s toys.
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- Charity scams
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Update on the Omicron variant
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- University of Maryland’s therapy dog is ready for finals week stress
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- College Park, MD - It’s heading towards finals week and student stress levels are increasing. University of Maryland Police Department’s Therapy Dog, Teddy, joined the team for times like this.
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV, 11/16/2021
- Runtime
- 46:08
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Local mall adopts program to save food scraps for recycled products
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The Westfield Montgomery Mall will now separate food scraps from regular trash, in order to minimize their food waste. The mall is one of the first to adopt this program from the county and its Department of Environmental Protection. The goal is to compost as much food scraps as possible to lessen food waste and recycle the scraps for other uses.
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- Maryland volleyball player called a “piece of trash” for kneeling during the national anthem
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Lincoln, NE- Kneeling for the national anthem has become a common practice for athletes over the past five years to raise awareness about social justice issues and for people of color. On Saturday at the Nebraska vs. Maryland volleyball game, Rainelle Jones took position to kneel for the anthem like she has for the past year. For the first time since starting this practice, she was met with fans yelling at her to “stand up” and that she was a “piece of trash”.
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- Montgomery county voters demand council to strengthen mental health resources
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Rockville, MD - In an unusual move, voters are calling on elected officials and candidates seeking office to prioritize mental health and set policies to deal with the growing number of health concerns in the county.
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV, 11/16/2021
- Runtime
- 30:16
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- DC making moves to tackle food insecurity among low income residents
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Washington - DC Health partnered with FRESHFARM to provide fresh produce to low income residents through Produce Plus, a supplemental assistance program overseen by DC Health. Beginning this summer, FRESHFARM will manage the program to connect local farmers and vendors with residents in parts of the city where food access is lacking.
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- Sugar skulls, pictures and orange flowers: Mexican Catholics celebrate Day of the Dead
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Baltimore-To commemorate Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, Mexican Catholics display colorful altars to celebrate the lives of their loved ones. This tradition is celebrated primarily in Mexico, but it has extended to various parts across the United States with large Mexican populations. The Mexican Committee at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Baltimore has put together a multi-level altar with pictures of the deceased, candles, orange flowers and decorated skulls.
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- White-owned newspapers fueled the 1919 Elaine massacre
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Historians say the Elaine, Arkansas, massacre claimed five white lives and more than 200 Black lives, though the true number of Black deaths is unknown and some estimates put it much higher.
This is part of the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism's Printing Hate project, which examines the role of white-owned newspapers in racial violence, including lynchings.
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- ‘Meet & lease’: homeless veterans receive keys to a new home
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- College Park, MD - On Veterans Day, some who have served our country will no longer be homeless. Prince George’s County is providing veterans with housing vouchers and pairing them with potential landlords. For many, this is an opportunity to get back on their feet.
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV, 11/04/2021
- Runtime
- 31:27
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- College Park City Council to send letter of opposition on potential county redistricting
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The College Park City Council has unanimously decided to send a letter of opposition to the Prince George’s County Council, in regards to potential redistricting plans. The plans would split up the current College Park districts and council members believe that gerrymandering would occur if the new districts were put in place.
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- It's Black Restaurant Week in the DMV
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Washington- Mayor Bowser proclaimed November 10-14th DMV Black Restaurant Week. This proclamation encourages residents to come out to support black-owned restaurants in the area.
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- Montgomery County mask mandate may go back into effect as cases rise
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Montgomery County, MD-Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is urging residents to wear masks indoors as the number of COVID-19 cases rise. Elrich says that if this continues for seven consecutive days, the mask mandate could go back into effect as early as next week.
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- Veteran's speak out on their service to their country and the lasting effects it has.
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Maryland - Veteran's Day is regarded as a day devoted to honoring and remembering those who served our country. It is known the lasting effects of service on a veteran, but they provide their own perspective on their experiences and where to go from here.
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- Backyard Bounty worked to combat climate change while the U.S. pulled out of the Paris Agreement
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Chevy Chase, MD- When the United States left the Paris Agreement, many world leaders were given the perception that the United States was not committed to combating climate change. Yesterday at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, President Obama asked world leaders to focus on American businesses who continued their efforts with environmental sustainability- even when the federal government was seemingly absent in the movement.
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- ‘Streeteries’ in Montgomery County will remain at least through March
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Bethesda, MD- Montgomery County’s shared street initiative will continue to offer spaces for residents to dine and bike outdoors at least through the spring. County officials say this extension is crucial in offering residents an opportunity to come together in a safe outdoor environment, while the COVID-19 pandemic persists.
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- Thanksgiving Travel
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- With the holidays right around the corner, Americans are getting ready to travel. According to a survey by Deloitte, 42% of Americans are traveling this holiday season, 70% of them by car. Travel volumes are close to pre-pandemic levels, even though gas prices are the highest they have been all year.
