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A New Money System Is Being Used At Some Local Stores
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Money other than U.S. currency may soon be circulating in an area near you. They’re called BNotes and they were unveiled Friday. Andrea Fujii explains why supporters say they’re so...
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Coppin State Univ. Works To Improve Graduation Rate
By DANIEL de VISE The Washington Post BALTIMORE (AP) — Few American colleges would mark a 15 percent graduation rate as a turning point. But at Coppin State University, 15 percent is two points better...
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BGE Looks To Increase Rates; Improve Aging Infrastructure
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Brace your checking accounts. If BGE gets its way, you could soon be paying more on your monthly bill. The utility company is asking for another rate increase. Derek Valcourt has more...
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U.S. Traffic Deaths Decline in 2011; Fatality Rate Hits All-Time Low
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has completed its analysis of traffic data from last year, and the findings are astonishing. In 2011, fewer people died on U.S. roads than at any time...
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Hearing Set For Rate Hike On Western Md. Bridge
OLDTOWN, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Public Service Commission is giving people a chance to speak up about a proposal to raise the cost of crossing the Potomac River at Oldtown. The agency is holding a...
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Delmarva Wants $22M Rate Increase In Maryland
SALISBURY, Md. (AP) — Delmarva Power is asking Maryland regulators to approve a $22.7 million rate increase on its customers. The utility said Friday that the proposed base rate adjustment is needed to...
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Maryland Regulators Begin Hearing Pepco Rate Case
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland utility regulators say they have set aside 10 days to hear a rate increase request from Pepco. Testimony before the Maryland Public Service Commission begins Monday and runs...
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Baltimore County Has Second Highest Graduation Rate In Nation
LANSDOWNE, Md. (WJZ) — More and more Baltimore County high schoolers are graduating. A new study released this week shows the district has one of the highest graduation rates in the nation. Gigi...
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Md. Law Schools’ Job Rates Drop
KRISTI TOUSIGNANT The Daily Record BALTIMORE (AP) — Fewer students graduating from Maryland’s two law schools are finding jobs, but a greater number are obtaining employment that requires bar passage,...
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Montgomery Co. Executive To Appeal Pepco Rate Hike
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett says he’ll appeal the Maryland Public Service Commission’s decision to grant Pepco a $27.9 million rate increase and a new surcharge to...
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Md. Submits Plan To Update All-Payer Health System
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland has submitted a plan to the federal government to modernize the state’s all-payer rate setting system for hospital services, Gov. Martin O’Malley announced Friday. The...
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Port Of Baltimore Touts Its Coast Guard Grade Of ‘Excellent’ In Security
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—The Port of Baltimore is touting the excellent grade it has received from the Coast Guard for the changes it’s made to security. As Mike Schuh reports, the state has spent millions...
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More Md. High School Students Getting Diplomas In 4 Years
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — High school graduation rates are on the rise in Maryland. Christie Ileto explains why state educators say they still have a long way to go. The graduation rate is almost at 84...
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U.S. Autism Estimate Rises To 1 In 68 Children
NEW YORK (AP) — The government’s estimate of autism has moved up again to 1 in 68 U.S. children, a 30 percent increase in two years. But health officials say the new number may not mean autism is more...
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