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Montgomery County to decide whether to bag the bag tax for some

Montgomery County residents have been paying an extra 5 cents for every bag they take home from stores since 2012. Now lawmakers will take a look at tweaking the law and perhaps creating exceptions.

Tags: Kate Ryan, Montgomery County bag tax, Montgomery County Council, Chesapeake Bay,

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Thousands eat Anacostia fish despite health risks, warnings

A new study finds more education, outreach needed to prevent anglers from eating fish caught in the Anacostia River.

Tags: Mike Bolinder, fishing, Anacostia River, pollution, food safety

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