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Virginia governor says he in 'very serious...

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Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe says his state is in “very serious negotiations” with Washington’s NFL team to build its new stadium in the commonwealth. McAuliffe, a consummate deal-maker if there ever was one, made his pitch Friday morning on ESPN 980’s “Cooley & Kevin” show after hosting team owner Dan Snyder and franchise officials at the governor’s mansion Thursday night. The team is in Richmond through Aug. 14 for training camp. “The job is always to protect the taxpayers, and…

Food truck owners are 'confident' their lawsuit...

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City attorneys defended a bill on Friday that is designed to keep food trucks at a distance from brick-and-mortar restaurants that sell similar food products, and asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit from two food truck operators. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Cynthia Jones said at the hearing Friday she’ll take time to deliberate before determining whether or not the case will move forward. Joey Vanoni of the Pizza di Joey truck and Nikki McGowan of Madame BBQ, along with the Institute for…

Seniors are getting locked out of Social Security...

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For some seniors, their texting skills – or lack thereof – are locking them out of their Social Security accounts because of a new security measure added this week. It’s a security practice most of us are familiar with. When you enter your username…



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Subway has a 'fresh' new logo

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Subway has refreshed its logo to convey that its food, also, is fresh.



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Howard Bank CEO on Ellicott City flooding: 'It is...

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For CEO Mary Ann Scully and Howard Bank, supporting Ellicott City in its time of need following a flood that ravaged the city on July 30 was a no-brainer. “We are a Greater Baltimore bank, but we are the only bank in Howard County that has Howard in our name,” Scully said. “It is our headquarters, our home and our birthplace.” The flood caused the deaths of two people, damaged more than 100 homes and businesses and displaced hundreds of residents and workers in the historic downtown district. Yesterday,…

Nigeria clamps down on money transfers

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has suddenly changed its policy toward money transfer operators, effectively blocking many services used by Nigerians to send money to and from the country.



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Rawlings-Blake: 'We have to take action now' on...

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Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake on Wednesday called anti-immigrant rhetoric “disappointing,” citing a new report detailing the contributions immigrants have provided to the local economy. The Democratic mayor’s comments come as the topic of immigration is a hot-button issue nationally and has become a focus of the current presidential election. “I refuse to give any credence to these comments because we all recognize they are simply untrue,” Rawlings-Blake said of anti-immigration being discussed…

Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal casino to close by...

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Reports are indicating Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City will be shutting its doors at the end of this summer season. Several outlets reported the Carl Icahn-owned casino announced it would close after Labor Day. Icahn acquired the casino as it emerged from bankruptcy last year and a battle between the 80-year-old activist investor and Taj Mahal’s workers began almost immediately. The closure announcement comes a day before members of the UNITE HERE Local 54, who went on strike July 1, were…

Two buildings along Main Street in Ellicott City...

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Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman held an emergency press conference Wednesday afternoon to announce that two buildings along Main Street in Ellicott City have been deemed structurally unsound and will have to be torn down, following historic flood damage over the weekend. The two connected buildings, which hold four street addresses — 8101, 8107, 8109 and 8113 Main St. — include residential spaces as well as one retailer, the Joan Eve collectibles and antique store. The buildings sustained…

Trump Taj Mahal to close amid month-long strike

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The Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City says it plans to close its doors after Labor Day. The news comes amid a workers’ strike that has dragged on for over a month.



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