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Legislators considering protection for lemonade stands Plus: Push for police reform creates rift in Democratic caucus; Bill would charge companies for carbon pollution Bethesda Beat Staff | February 26, 2021 Legislators considering protection for lemonade stands Children in Maryland may soon be free to operate lemonade stands without restriction under a bill before the General Assembly. In 2011, a group of kids set up a lemonade stand in front of the U.S. Open, which was being held in Bethes...

Reply February 21, 2021 It is far from an understatement to say that we are truly running out of time to take serious and bold action against the climate crisis. The disastrous effects of rising temperatures and sea levels are already being felt across Maryland, including prolonged and deadlier heatwaves, public health risks from pollution and the increased intensity of climate disasters. Subscribe What is more, these impacts are highly disproportionate along racial and socioeconomic lines – ...

White’s Ferry to remain closed after both sides say negotiations failed Plus: County monitoring extremist ‘chatter’ marking anniversary of shooting; Bill would require therapy dogs to be allowed in public schools Bethesda Beat Staff | February 13, 2021 White’s Ferry to remain closed after both sides say negotiations failed A historic ferry that shuttled travelers across the Potomac River for centuries before a long-simmering land dispute shuttered it in December will remain closed af...

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A bill in the Maryland state legislature would require public...

Maryland bill would allow therapy dogs in schools By TOM HINDLE COLLEGE PARK, Md. — A bill in the Maryland state legislature would require public schools to allow the use of therapy dogs across the state. There’s currently no Maryland-wide policy for these dogs. Under the law — filed in the House as HB713, and in the senate as SB419 — certified canines would be permitted entry to offer emotional and scholastic support for students. How exactly that should happen would be left up to each...

Winnipeg chef helps serve up nutritious meals for those in need during pandemic A Winnipeg chef is helping to make sure people have access to nutritious food during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the meals being served are intended to not only nourish the body, but also feed the soul. Social Sharing Ben Kramer and his team have made over 25,000 meals to help fill the void left by closed food centres Posted: Jan 20, 2021 5:00 AM CT | Last Updated: January 20 Winnipeg chef and caterer Ben Kramer par...

Bill limiting landlords’ eviction powers considered by Montgomery County delegation Lawmakers also might pursue transparency mandate for Housing Opportunities Commission By Andrew Schotz | December 15, 2020 Screenshot from online forum Tenants could get more power to stay in their homes when a lease expires, under a bill Montgomery County’s state lawmakers are considering. Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (D-Silver Spring) said at a hearing last week that a landlord would need to have “just caus...

Winnipeg Free Press Local chefs share the family recipes that warm their hearts during the holidays By: Eva Wasney  | Posted: 7:00 PM CST Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 Food has always been the centerpiece of the holidays for Wendy May. The owner of the Oakwood on Osborne Street had a hard time picking just one dish when the  Free Press reached out asking for a close-to-the-heart holiday recipe.   In the end, the choice was obvious: her ...

>> tomorrow on washington journal, maya mcginnis, president of the committee for a responsible federal budget talks about congressional efforts towards decifit reduction, mary ann blakey of the aerospace industry association talks about how key defense companies can be affected if defense department cuts occur as planned under the budget control act. and u.s. forest service chief tom tidwell reviews the federal response to large wildfires in the u.s. washington journal, live at 7:00 a....