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National parks offering free admission through...

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Happy 100th birthday, National Park Service! The agency is celebrating its centennial this weekend, and we’re all invited to the party – for free.

In honor of the milestone birthday, admission is free to all national parks and historic sites today through Sunday. Parks will also be holding special…

Gaithersburg-based MedImmune won't be impacted by...

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Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca’s agreement to sell much of its antibiotics business won’t impact operations at MedImmune, its Gaithersburg-based research and development arm, officials confirmed Wednesday. MedImmune’s infectious disease and vaccine portfolio for AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) is focused exclusively on biologics, while AstraZeneca’s deal with Pfizer Inc. — worth up to $1.6 billion — is specific to its small molecule antibiotics business. Additionally, there is no production in AstraZeneca's…

8 things to know about the Maryland State Fair —...

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It’s that time of year again. The time when the smell of fried food stretches up and down York Road in Timonium. When cars and light rail passengers are constantly flowing in and out of the Maryland State Fairgrounds. That’s right, it’s State Fair time. The festivities kick off today — with the farm exhibits opening up at 9 a.m., followed by rides at 10 a.m. and the exhibit halls at noon. The fair runs through Sept. 5, so you have plenty to time to get out and see everything. With that in mind,…

Jake 'The Snake' Roberts on retirement from...

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Jake “The Snake” Roberts is coming back to Baltimore. But this time, he won’t be in the squared circle. Years after he last stepped in the wrestling ring in what used to be known as the Baltimore Arena, the legendary wrestler is coming to Baltimore Soundstage as part of “Unspoken Word” speaking tour. The 61-year-old will bring his show to Baltimore on Friday, and he promises to bring some of his best stories from his time with the World Wrestling Federation (now known as the WWE). Roberts…

$1 hot dogs at Sonic Drive-In on Thursday

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Hot digidy dog! Get $1 hot dogs at Sonic Drive-In on Thursday.

Get the dollar deal on 6-inch All American Hot Dogs and Chili Cheese Coneys at participating locations while supplies last.

No coupon is necessary.

Also, restaurants are offering buy-one-get-one free wings starting at 5 p.m. Monday…

Orlando hospitals won't bill survivors of Pulse...

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After a gunman killed 49 people at an Orlando gay nightclub in June, survivors of the massacre faced a new nightmare: mounting medical bills.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/health/orlando-hospitals-wont-bill-survivors-of-nightclub-shooting/41362388

Southwest Airline pilots take to picket lines

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Airline pilots are taking their demands for higher wages straight to airline passengers.



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Baltimore police says aerial surveillance plane...

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The Baltimore Police Department on Wednesday denied that a plane surveilling the city with cameras was a secret, but acknowledged its usage has never publicly disclosed. For 100 hours in January and February, a Cessna plane with the capability of seeing 32 square miles flew over the city with the purpose of aiding and assisting the police department locating criminals after 911 calls, police spokesman J.T. Smith told reporters at a press conference. The plane flew for another 200 hours from June…

Chipotle under fire for illegal workplace policies

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Federal regulators have taken a red pen to Chipotle’s employee handbook, saying several policies violated labor laws.



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Apple in 5 years under Tim Cook's leadership

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Hours after Steve Jobs resigned as the CEO of Apple, his successor Tim Cook sent an email to reassure employees about the company’s future.



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