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This just-approved Bethesda project could be...

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The Montgomery County planning board has given conditional approval for a 27-story complex of connected towers in downtown Bethesda — a campus that could eventually morph into Marriott’s new headquarters. Carr Properties’ plan for 7272 Wisconsin Ave. calls for nearly 1 million square feet of mixed-use development: 360,000 square feet of office in one tower, 480 residential units in two towers, 14,572 square feet of retail and a seven-level parking garage at the base of it all. But county officials…

Woodlawn office buildings near SSA sell for $7.4M

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Two Woodlawn office buildings neighboring the Social Security Administration recently sold for $7.4 million. The properties, at 1506 and 1508 Woodlawn Drive, total 129,800 square feet and are currently 53 percent leased. Boston-based Colony Realty Partners has owned the buildings since 2006, state property records show. U-Haul closed on the acquisition of the properties last week, said Jay Wellschlager, a managing director at JLL who represented the seller in the deal. Wellschlager said he did…

College Park is now a special Maryland tax...

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Want to score tax breaks for opening a new business in Maryland? Head to College Park. A 470-acre area in and around the University of Maryland campus has been designated as a RISE Zone that will offer tax breaks to some businesses within its borders, the Maryland Department of Commerce announced Thursday. A RISE — or Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zon e — is a Maryland program aimed at economic development and job creation. Commercial and industrial businesses in (or moving to)…

Leffler Agency ceases operations after 33 years

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Leffler Agency Inc., a 33-year-old Baltimore advertising and marketing agency that has worked with the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens, has ceased business operations this week, citing financial reasons. CEO Bob Leffler started the company in 1984 after the Baltimore Colts — where he worked in marketing — left town for Indianapolis. Leffler’s sports background served the agency well as it built up a client base that included Baltimore’s two professional sports teams, Towson University athletics…

Free tickets for military and their families at...

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SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment's Waves of Honor program salutes our military by offering free admission to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and other theme parks with a valid military ID.

Active-duty personnel are offered free one-day admission per service person and up to three family members per year….

Disney World discounts, tickets, hotel deals for...

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Disney World in Orlando is saluting the military with special ticket prices and room rates in 2017.

The offers, for active and retired military personnel of all service branches, include admission for 5 days for $224 plus tax good Jan. 1 through April 8 and April 24 through Dece. 19. Or, buy…

Freebies and discounts at Dunkin' Donuts, Outback,...

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Get freebies and dining discounts at Dunkin’ Donuts, Outback Steakhouse, Denny’s and other restaurants by flashing your AARP card.

Get a free doughnut with purchase at Dunkin’ Donuts and save 15 percent on your check at Denny’s. Other offers include 10 percent every day at Outback, Bonefish Grill,…

Coupon: $5 off at The Home Depot

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Get a $5-off coupon when you sign up for mobile alerts from The Home Depot.

The offer comes in handy for upcoming home improvement projects. While you’re at it, sign up for Garden Club and Orange Insider newsletters, too, to get an additional savings in your inbox.

Subscribers get coupons for…

Free sub at Subway

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Bag a free 6-inch sandwich at Subway.

Sign up for text alerts from the chain and get a welcome offer for a free 6-inch sub with purchase of a 30-ounce drink. Redeem the offer by showing the digital coupon on your smartphone at participating restaurants.

After signing up, you’ll get text offers…

8 things you need to know this morning

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TGIF! Depending where you live in Greater Baltimore, you either had a dusting of snow or light accumulation. It probably shouldn’t hamper your commute. However, some of you might be running a little late with some area schools opening on a delayed schedule. Here’s the rundown of school closings and delays. [WBAL] The Chesapeake Bay Foundation gave its namesake estuary a C-minus — the highest mark it has received — in a report card released on Thursday. The report cited improvement in blue crab…