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Canal Park offers new spin on ice skating (Video)

The new skating rink on M Street Southeast isn't a typical oval shape. Instead of going around in circles, the twisting frozen path has the feel of skating on a canal, says Manager Mike Lucas. The park opened in mid-November and has already caught on among tourists and locals alike.

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MARC trains at night and on weekends? Not soon

For Marylanders, MARC just isn't an option at night or on weekends, but some want it to change.

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Some smart meters will have to wait

Pepco's effort to have all customers on smart meters by the end of 2012 isn't going to happen.

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O'Malley frustrated by lack of will to address transportation

During a year-end review with reporters this week, Governor Martin O'Malley expressed frustration with state legislators' unwillingness to boost the gas tax, which hasn't been increased since 1992.

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Comfort dogs visit Newtown, Conn. community

The residents of Newtown, Conn., are getting help from volunteers skilled in offering comfort. And they do it without saying a word.

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Leggett credits safety initiative for fewer pedestrian fatalities

In 2008, 19 pedestrians were killed in Montgomery County. In 2011, the number declined to 11. In 2012, the number is now in the single digits.

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Mont. Co. school superintendent unveils $2.2 billion budget

Montgomery County School superintendent Joshua Starr says parents have high expectations, and with his $2.2 billion budget he's made it clear: He intends to deliver.

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Md. highway administration defends speed camera program

The Maryland State Highway Administration is defending its speed cameras after a state lawmaker called for local jurisdictions to audit the devices and submit the results to the General Assembly.

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Change for Asperger's designation to benefit patients

Families of children with Asperger's disorder are concerned about a diagnostic change that now includes the condition within the autism spectrum. But an area doctor says the condition should benefit patients.

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D.C. sees a spike in bike riders, most are male

Figures from the D.C. Department of Transportation show the number of bike riders has increased since 2004 when the city had 14 miles of bike lanes. D.C. now has 57 miles of bike lanes.

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