Capital News Service
Organization helping Afghan refugees overwhelmed with donations
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- Organization helping Afghan refugees overwhelmed with donations
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Silver Spring, MD- The Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington is supporting Afghan refugees by collecting donations. Over the past few weeks, the local organization has received immense support from the community. The organization recently had to halt donations because their storage space is at full capacity.
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- Coaches and Gymnasts demand change after sexual assault victims testify
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Coaches and gymnasts express their concerns and demand change in the gymnastics world after Simone Biles and other victims of gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar testified before a Senate Judiciary Committee.
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- Pickleball in PG County
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- Pickleball is taking PG County by storm! Bowie residents arrive at the city gym to play competitive games, socialize, and have a great time.
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- ViewFinder: Finding Community
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- 30:37
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
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- How do people stay connected during a global pandemic? Capital News Service's ViewFinder visual storytelling team brings a variety of stories of how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected different communities and, in some ways, brought people closer together.
By: Annabelle Janssens, Dom Acierno, Dominick Waldman, Garrett Mogge, Kimi Fleming and Morgan Pravato
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- How do OSHA inspections work?
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The COVID-19 pandemic has put millions of essential workers at risk of getting sick, and the government safety net has failed them. How is the federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration supposed to work?
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- Annapolis Latinos League provides safe space for players and spectators alike
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Annapolis, MD- The Annapolis Latinos League was formed in 2018 by a single man, Kleber Llivichuzca. Llivichuzca created it with the intention of giving the Latino community a safe space to gather, free of drugs, alcohol and bad language.
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- One More Year
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- 5:48
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Manassas Park City Schools Superintendent known for his personal touch put off retirement to lead his community through the pandemic. This is the story of Dr. Bruce McDade and the people he influenced along the way.
by: Dominick Waldman, ViewFinder
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- Helping in the Holy Month
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The community at the Islamic Community Center of Laurel was forced to innovate to continue observing their faith during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drive-in events have allowed them to safely pray and celebrate together. They have also made efforts to give back by holding food drives and raising money to help the city of Laurel.
By: Morgan Pravato, ViewFinder
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- "The Holy Spirit was Blowing Through"
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- St. John's Episcopal Church - Norwood was one of the many faith communities separated by the pandemic. The parish reunited for the first time in over a year on Easter, but their faith and eagerness to help others kept them connected as COVID-19 spread. Here's a look into their efforts to serve and strengthen their community.
by Morgan Pravato, ViewFinder
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- CNS-TV Live Stream 5/6/21
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- 33:57
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- 5/6/21
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- Seoul Food DC is giving away $5000 in scholarship money to a restaurant entrepreneur
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Seoul Food DC is looking to pay it forward to a restaurant entrepreneur. The restaurant is celebrating their 10 year anniversary this summer and wants to give back to the community for showing their support.
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- Jake Funk’s brother, Dr. Josh Funk, helped Jake in his journey to the NFL
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- College Park, MD- When Maryland running back Jake Funk underwent physical therapy to rehab two torn ACL’s, his brother, physical therapist Josh Funk, was who he turned to. Now one year later, Jake has been drafted in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft to the Los Angeles Rams.
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- Montgomery County invites tele-commuters to “fake-commute” for Bike-to-work day
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Silver Spring, MD - Montgomery County residents who aren’t traveling into work have been invited to bike into work on Bike-to-Work day 2021. The initiative started by Montgomery county sets up 15 pit stops for tele-commuters to “fake-commute” to, allowing residents to participate in the festivities on May 21 in order to increase awareness about biker safety.
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- As pet adoptions increase, rescue shelters find animals forever homes
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Baltimore - Covid-19 has increased the amount of animals being adopted nationwide. Rescue shelters are committed to finding perfect matches for their animals, including one formerly abused cat named Byron who has found his forever home.
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- YardWork Concerts brings backyard entertainment to jazz enthusiasts
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Takoma Park, MD - Jazz Kitchen Productions organizes and presents local backyard concerts in support of jazz musicians and the local jazz music scene in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area after the pandemic shuttered venues.
All photos and videos are courtesy of Mark Phillips, Jazz Kitchen Productions.
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- CNS-TV Live Stream 5/4/21
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- 30:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- 5/4/21
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- Frederick County Public Schools implements program for incoming Kindergartners
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Frederick Co., MD-The Rising Kindergarten program will take place this summer in elementary schools all over Frederick County, Maryland. This aims to help rising kindergarten students adjust to being in the classroom after online learning.
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- Maryland resident created Red Monday to show solidarity within the Asian-American community
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Sophally TuN created Red Monday which is taking place on May 3. The idea behind Red Monday is to encourage Asian Americans and their supporters to participate in a retail walkout. Tu created the initiative in response to asian hate crimes and to show solidarity within the asian community.
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- As pet adoptions increase, rescue shelters are finding animals forever homes
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Baltimore - Covid-19 has increased the amount of animals being adopted nationwide. Rescue shelters are committed to finding perfect matches for their animals, including one formerly abused cat named Byron who has found his forever home.
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- A Mutual Aid group raises more than $100,000 to help local residents
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The Takoma Park Silver Spring mutual aid group helps local residents with food, clothes, diapers, and more. The group started last year and in the year has raised over $100,000 to help residents survive during covid-19 times.
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- Fidos for Freedom at UMD has continued to raise service dogs amidst the pandemic
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- College Park, MD - While the pandemic has affected how many clubs at the University of Maryland operates, Fidos for Freedom has been able to safely meet in person and raise service dogs together that will one day help those who need them.
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- Opening day at Camden Yards attracts customers to support local businesses
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Businesses in Baltimore are celebrating Orioles opening day by welcoming fans back.
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- Maryland lifts outdoor mask mandate and outdoor dining restrictions
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Maryland - Governor Larry Hogan lifted Maryland’s statewide outdoor mask mandate on Wednesday and announced there will no longer be restrictions for outdoor dining. Both Howard and Montgomery County are still enforcing outdoor masking, but Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has yet to announce the county’s plans. Masks are still required indoors, at large ticketed venues and on public transportation.
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- CNS-TV Live Stream 4/29/21
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- 32:08
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- 4/29/21
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- UMD’s CARE to Stop the Violence team hosts healing session for sexual violence awareness
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- College Park, MD - The CARE to Stop Violence Office at the University of Maryland Presents: Take Back the Night 2021 - The Road to Healing. Outside La Plata Beach, survivors, supporters and the larger community engage in creative self-care via healing arts and crafts.
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- PG POLICE DIVERSITY PKG
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Prince George's County police discuss diversity and inclusion in the police department.
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- Washington Capitals fans return for the first time in over a year
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Washington DC - After a year of watching the Caps on the T.V., fans are finally back in the stands of Capital One Arena. Attendance is limited to 10% of venue capacity, which totals 2,100 fans, and season ticket holders received priority in ticketing.
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- Africa Fire Mission sends help to underserved fire departments abroad
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The Africa Fire Mission packs donated supplies for countries with underserved fire departments. The African Fire Mission loaded cans with firefighter gear that is going to underserved fire departments in Ukraine and parts of Africa.
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- Capital News Service Live Stream
- Runtime
- 31:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Student hosts covid donations drive to bring essential items to local charity
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Silver Spring, MD - The coronavirus pandemic has caused a spike in domestic/intimate partner violence and homelessness. In response, one 16-year-old student hosted a covid drive to bring essential items to those affected.
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- More Americans are traveling again, experts advise planning ahead before booking your destination
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Baltimore, Md. - As travel continues to increase as more vaccines are administered, The European Union is now expecting to allow Americans to travel there this summer. Experts advise booking travel arrangements in advance as the cost of flights, hotels and rental cars are seeing spikes in prices due to high demand.
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- HEALTHY FOODS
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The culinary program at Prince George’s Community College is offering free classes to anyone who wants to learn how to create a healthier lifestyle for residents. This program is in partnership with the American Heart Association.
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- Crystals in Commemoration
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Brookside Gardens, located in Montgomery County, Maryland, hangs more than 1,450 crystals for its “Facets of Hope” art installation. Each crystal represents a county resident’s life lost due to COVID-19. New crystals are added every week.
By Morgan Pravato, ViewFinder
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- Desperate for Diapers
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Tyler Heights Resource Fair provides essential items to those in need, including diapers and feminine care products, which are often overlooked. Maryland Delegate Dana Jones, D-District 30A, spearheaded HB7/11, a bill that allows tax deductions for those who donate diapers. The goal of the bill is to incentivize individuals to contribute and get involved in their communities.
By Annabelle Janssens, ViewFinder
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- Extra-Ordinary Birthdays reopens after arson
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Extra-Ordinary Birthdays is a business that focuses on giving homeless children a birthday party. The business suffered hardship a couple years ago after an arsonist burned down their shopping center. Now, Extra-Ordinary birthdays are back in the office to give homeless children their special day.
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- Dr. Darryl J. Pines makes history as the University of Maryland’s first Black president
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- College Park, MD - The University of Maryland celebrates the inauguration of Darryl J. Pines as its 34th president with a formal investiture ceremony.
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- CNS-TV Live Stream 4/22/21
- Runtime
- 30:24
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- 4/22/21
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- The University of Maryland has received 5400 vaccine doses to be administered on campus
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- College Park, MD - After announcing that campus would reopen in the fall, the University of Maryland has received 3000 vaccine doses, in addition to an original 2400, for the campus community. The University Health Center Director says he believes everyone should get vaccinated in order to stay as safe as possible in the fall.
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- Maryland activists and community groups react to Chauvin verdict and overall state of police reform
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- College Park, MD - With Derek Chauvin convicted on all three charges brought against him in the case involving the death of George Floyd, many people believed this is the beginning of serious police reform change. But some Maryland activists still believe there is a lot of work to be done.
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- Local community finds new way to take part in Ramadan festivities
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Laurel, Md.- With Ramadan starting on April 13, many families are finding it harder to take part in the festivities/gatherings synonymous with the holy month. But one local community center in Laurel, took that into their own hands to help bring Iftar to the community.
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- First human-powered helicopter makes history and lands on Mars
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter landed on Mars early on April 19th. The American helicopter is the first powered and controlled flight to land on another planet, and follows the arrival of the Perseverance rover on Mars.
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- CNS-TV Live Stream 4/20/21
- Runtime
- 28:39
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- 4/20/21
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- As spring allergies near, an allergist explains what to expect and how to deal with them
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- College Park, MD- With the arrival of springtime allergies, a University of Maryland professor and allergist explains allergies this season, what people can expect, and tips on how to manage.
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- Montgomery County is working to reimagine police authority in the aftermath of encounter
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Silver Spring, MD - In the aftermath of a January 2020 incident involving Montgomery County police and a five-year-old Black student at East Silver Spring Elementary School, the Montgomery County Council and Board of Education has begun to take steps to lessen police involvement in school affairs.
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- Legislation to establish DC's Statehood moves into Congress for second time
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Washington, D.C.- On Wednesday, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform advanced the Washington, D.C. Admission Act into the full chamber. HR 51 moves into the House for the second time after it passed last Congressional term. Opinions on the legislation are sharply divided across party lines - even for residents of the district.
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- DOTS is giving away parking spots so artists can display their work
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The Department of Transportation at the University of Maryland is giving out free space in parking lots so artists can create their work. The participants showcased art installations that express their thoughts and feelings during this time. This is coming at a time where the number of cars coming to campus is low due to remote learning.
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- Flooding in the Tidal Basin threatens the future of the cherry blossom trees
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Now that the cherry blossom festival is coming to an end, the Trust For The Mall worries about saving the trees. Recent spike in warm weathers and climate change have caused flooding to occur in the Tidal Basin twice a day. This flooding, and other factors are ruining the lifespan of the cherry trees and the future of the festival.
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- The University of Maryland announces its plans to reopen campus for the Fall 2021 semester
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- College Park, Md.- On Wednesday, the University of Maryland announced it plans to reopen campus in the Fall, with an idea of when certain restrictions will be lifted in coordination with Prince George’s County. Their timeline also shows vaccines will be highly recommended, but not mandatory.
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- CNS TV Live Stream 4/15/21
- Runtime
- 32:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- 4/15/21
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- CNS TV Live Stream 4/13/21
- Runtime
- 32:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- 4/13/21
