Capital News Service
Montgomery County changes rules quarantine rules in schools
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- Montgomery County changes rules quarantine rules in schools
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Montgomery County Public Schools has changed its quarantine guidelines for students. These changes went into effect yesterday. The changes include different policies for which students need to quarantine if another student tests positive depending on masks and vaccination status.
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- A Montgomery County after-school program looks to diversify the exposure of a popular sport
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Montgomery County, MD - Jeff Wagner, a man who started a summer program 20 years ago to expose lacrosse to low-income communities, now looks to schools for help. His after-school program is giving opportunities to those who may not be able to afford it.
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- Athletes continue to show us that mental health needs to be taken seriously
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Atlanta, GA- Within the past six months, we’ve seen star athletes Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka step out of the spotlight due to their struggles with mental health. Now, it’s star wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, Calvin Ridley. Athletes who use their platforms to shed light on the sensitive topic are bringing awareness and normalcy to mental health struggles and the notion that “It’s okay to not be okay”.
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV, 11/04/2021
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- 30:03
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Victory for tenants: Montgomery County Council passes rent stabilization bill
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Rockville, MD- The Montgomery County Council unanimously passes Bill 30-21 which aims to help struggling tenants from losing their homes. The bill limits rent increases and prohibits landlords from charging late fees for the next six months. Local advocates say this is a victory for tenants that are still recovering from the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Montgomery County begins rollout of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV, 11/02/2021
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- 31:03
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Montgomery county business managers conflicted as the mask mandate lift is extended
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Rockville, MD - Montgomery county extended the lift of its indoor mask mandate but the decision might be temporary. The uncertainty has caused some confusion and concern, especially among people who have businesses to run. The mandate might be reinstated if the average number of COVID cases rise through this Friday. If this happens, Masks will be back in place Tuesday, Nov. 9.
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- Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh joins coalition to urge SCOTUS to stop Senate Bill 8
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Baltimore, MD- Attorney General Frosh is one of 24 lawyers to support the amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court which asks the Court to stop Texas from disregarding years of precedent surrounding the legality of abortion.
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- Pandemic Halloween
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Families in Prince George's County are gearing up for a halloween during the pandemic. According to the CDC’s website, living through the pandemic can affect young peoples’ emotional wellbeing. Halloween is a holiday children look forward to, and in PG County, neighbors are communicating with one another to plan a safe and fun evening for their children.
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- The City of Annapolis is preparing for extreme flooding conditions
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Annapolis, MD - It is not quite the Halloween weekend that Annapolis residents were hoping for. The area is expected to experience extreme flooding conditions this weekend, starting as early as Thursday night. The combination of heavy rain, unusually high tides and 50 miles per hour wind gusts are the perfect recipe for a flooding disaster.
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- Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Increase 73% in 2020, FBI Data Shows
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Washington- Anti-Asian hate crimes increased 73% in 2020, recently updated FBI data shows. Hate crimes for this community increased from 161 in 2019 to 279 in 2020. Experts say the increase is because of hate rhetoric spread during the COVID-19 pandemic. These numbers reflect cases that are reported, but numbers may actually be higher since many victims do not report these incidents to the police.
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV, 10/28/2021
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- 30:57
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Activists call for change in how police respond to mental health crisis incidents
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Gaithersburg, MD- The Silver Spring Justice Coalition and the family of Ryan Leroux are demanding for change in how police respond to mental health crisis incidents. Leroux was shot and killed in July by Montgomery County Police officers after they responded to a call that he was refusing to pay or move his vehicle from a McDonald’s drive-thru lane. Activists say his death could’ve been prevented if police would have provided Leroux with the proper mental health assistance.
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV, 10/26/2021
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- 30:19
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The US Small Business Administration has approved a disaster declaration for Tropical Depression Ida
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Annapolis, MD- Business owners and local homeowners affected by Tropical Depression Ida can now apply for low interest loans to assist them in reparation efforts needed from storm damages. This declaration is mainly aimed to assist properties in Anne Arundel, Cecil and Montgomery Counties. But are these loans enough to keep the affected businesses alive?
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- COVID-19 Updates
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- If Montgomery County stays in its current “moderate transmission” phase, the indoor mask mandate will soon be lifted. At the federal level, international travel policies are being adjusted, as well. And as of this afternoon, a committee within the FDA is recommending a low dose Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11.
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- Social Media giants testify before Senators regarding the safety of children on their platforms.
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Washington - Representatives from social media giants TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube are testifying before members of the Senate today about the safety of children on their platforms.
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- D.C. Council introduces a bill that would require all eligible students to be vaccinated.
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Washington - A new bill in the D.C. Council would require all students eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine to be fully vaccinated by December 15. The bill was introduced on October 4 and would apply to all students in public, public charter, private schools, etc but there would be exceptions for religious and medical reasons.
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- Spacecraft Lucy launches to space on a mission to discover
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Greenbelt, MD - Lucy is a first-of-its-kind mission for NASA that will explore Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids to learn more about how our solar system came to exist. Lead by Greenbelt's own NASA Goddard, Lucy is expected to travel 4 billion miles through space and study eight of the asteroids.
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- Puppy Shop Ban
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Just Puppies, a popular pet shop in Towson and Rockville, will no longer sell dogs to the public. They have also been charged a hefty fine. All local pet stores are still reeling from a surge in adoptions during the pandemic. But, Just Puppies will no longer be a hotspot for pet adoption.
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV, 10/21/2021
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- 30:50
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- ‘Critters in crisis’: Pollution is affecting wildlife in Montgomery County streams
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Silver Spring, MD - Certain insects, fish, snd amphibians are now considered at-risk in Montgomery County Streams. Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery Parks say Pollution is causing water quality issues and negatively impacting habitats. County officials say residents can play a crucial role in preventing pollution in local streams.
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV, 10/19/2021
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- 32:41
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Marylanders who are eager to sports bet will have to wait a little bit longer
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Baltimore, MD- Three major Maryland casinos passed the initial review process in early October for sports betting to become legalized. The Sports Wagering Application Review Commission now must approve the casino’s applications in order for the Maryland Lottery to issue licenses to the individual establishments. The application was supposed to be approved on October 14th but the meeting was abruptly postponed and its date is still unknown.
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- Montgomery County Street Crossings
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The county’s Dept. of Transportation recently teamed up with a local design company to make the streets safer for blind, low-vision pedestrians. After many conversations with community members, the county has installed this original guide to improve accessibility for all residents.
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- Washington Metrorail Safety Commission removes 60% of trains from service
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- College Park, MD - Washington Metrorail Safety Commission ordered the removal of all 7000-series railcars from service and only 40 trains will remain operating as of now. 7000-series trains make up nearly 60% of Metrorail's fleet so trains will operate about every 30 minutes rather than the usual 5-8 minutes.
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- Howard University students stage sit-in protest, enter day 2
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Washington - Students at Howard University continue to protest poor housing conditions on campus. A sit-in demonstration is being led by the Live Movement, a national HBCU coalition, at the Blackburn University Student Center. Students say they will continue protesting until their demands are met.
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV 10 14 2021
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- 31:06
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV 10 14 2021
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- RSV cases have been spiking, and parents are worried. How can you keep your child safe?
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Washington - Doctors have seen a recent spike in RSV cases across the nation, at a time when it is usually not expected. RSV usually peaks in the winter months of January and February, and now coupled with COVID, parents are concerned with how to handle this situation, and how to keep their children safe.
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- MEDIA WATCH: Gabby Petito
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- 3:14
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Media Reporters analyze network coverage of the Gabby Petito story.
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- Update: Southwest Airline Cancellations
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Over the past few days, thousands of Southwest flyers have been stranded at BWI. The airline made a statement that inclement weather and external issues were to blame for all of the cancellations. What happens next for Southwest passengers if the cancellations continue?
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- Maryland holds game in honor of mental health awareness
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- College Park, MD - Maryland football will wear green ribbons in honor of mental health awareness for their game against Iowa. Spearheaded by Head Coach Michael Locksley and Punter Anthony Pecorella, the gesture looks to bring awareness to a topic not often discussed in the world of sports.
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- Animals at the Maryland Zoo are getting the animal-friendly COVID vaccine
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Baltimore - Animals now are receiving protection from COVID with a vaccine provided by Zoetis at no cost to the zoos. It will be given to 34 animals at the zoo, and they will begin receiving the shots in October of this year.
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- A local small business is rewarding teachers for their hard work
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Rockville, MD - A local small business is paying it forward for teachers who have gone through the unimaginable during the COVID-19 pandemic. FlanCake by Gaby is giving teachers free flan cakes for their continued hard work and dedication.
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- Netflix donates over $5 million to fund a memorial scholarship in honor of Chadwick Boseman.
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Washington - Netflix recently donated over $5 million to help fund a memorial scholarship in honor of Chadwick Boseman. I will be interviewing a recipient of the inaugural scholarship, and the interim chair of the Department of Theatre Arts at 3 P.M.
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV 10/12/2021
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- 36:35
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV 10/12/2021
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- Anne Arundel County School Board of Education considers raising school bus driver wages
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Annapolis, MD - The Anne Arundel County School Board of Education is meeting to discuss George Superintendent Arlotto’s plan to raise bus driver compensation. 7.4 million needs to be added to next year’s operating budget to add $5 to the hourly wages.
By: Glory Ngwe
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- DC council making moves to legalize selling marijuana
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Washington- DC Council members moving forward with legislation that would tax and regulate cannabis and reinvest 50% of revenue back into communities heavily targeted by the drug war.
By: Glory Ngwe
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- Abortion Legislation Updates
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Recent changes to federal abortion legislation impact Marylanders and state laws. Patients from Texas and other states with former or current restrictive laws are traveling here to pursue alternative options during pregnancy.
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV - 10/07/2021
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- 27:19
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV - 10/05/2021
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- 30:35
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Anne Arundel County Bus Strike
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Bus drivers for Anne Arundel County Public Schools are on strike. Parents are frustrated with the county's Board of Education. How are students who rely on the bus getting to school?
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- Facebook Whistleblower testifies before members of the Senate.
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Washington - Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen fielded questions and shared insight into Facebook's daily routines at the media giant. The Senate will use this information to attempt to protect American children from hurtful media.
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- Capital News Service, CNS-TV 10/12/2021
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- 0:00
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- D.C. LGBTQ+ shelter struggling to stay open after losing government funding
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Washington- A local LGBTQ+ nonprofit is being forced to close the doors to its 50-bed low barrier emergency shelter on Thursday. This decision comes after the D.C. Department of Human Services gave Casa Ruby a five-day notice stating that their $850,000 grant would not be renewed.
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- Capital News Service, CNS TV News 9/30/2021
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- 30:36
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- CNS TV News, Capital News Service
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- TPS holders continue to fight for a pathway to citizenship
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Washington- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders continue to pressure and demand a permanent solution for their legal status.
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- Montgomery County Vaccination Discussion
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- The county's council discussed requiring all county workers to be vaccinated. The amendment has not been implemented, but some worry the potential mandate could cost council workers their jobs.
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- Capital Gazette shooter sentenced after being found criminally responsible.
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Annapolis, MD- Jarrod Ramos, the man who was found guilty and criminally responsible for the death of 5 Capital Gazette workers back in 2018 was sentenced today. Family members of the victims and survivors of the attack came to court today to testify before Judge Michael Wachs.
