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ICE! returns to National Harbor (PHOTOS)

A holiday tradition is returning to National Harbor: A big white tent full of chilly fun for the whole family.

Tags: michelle basch, National Harbor, ICE!, Shrek, family fun, ice and snow festival

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MGM describes its vision for Maryland casino

Officials from MGM Resorts are describing the casino they'd like to build at Maryland's National Harbor if voters approve an expansion of gambling.

Tags: MGM, National Harbor, gambling expansion, casino, The Washington Post

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Wayne Curry launches pro-gambling panel

Former Prince George's County Executive Wayne Curry announced plans on Wednesday to launch a new committee supporting the passage next month of Maryland's expanded gambling plan.

Tags: gambling, casino, Wayne Curry, National Harbor

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Resorts, casinos double down on Maryland gambling expansion

They're off to the races and the stakes are higher than ever as resorts and casinos contribute millions to fight or support a ballot question that would expand gambling in Maryland. The casino fight is on pace to match or top the historic 2006 gubernatorial race.

Tags: elections, ballot questions, Daryl D. Jones, John Leopold, gambling, National Harbor, MGM Resorts International, Penn National Gaming

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New children's museum to open near D.C. in December

The National Children's Museum says it will open in December at a site along the Potomac River just south of Washington.

Tags: National Harbor, Elmo, Sesame Street

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O'Malley: Done with gambling measure if voters reject it

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley says if voters reject gambling in Prince George's County when they vote on the measure in November, he won't seek to re-introduce the gaming legislation while he's governor.

Tags: gambling, mark segraves, Question 7, National Harbor, Martin O

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Cirque du Soleil offers class to young performers

Perched on cinder blocks and separated into four small compartments with desks and a computer, the trailers look like any that sit beside overcrowded public schools throughout the Washington region.

Tags: National Harbor, Cirque du Soleil School

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Md. House to vote on expanding gambling

The House is scheduled to convene at 2 p.m. Tuesday to consider allowing table games such as blackjack at casinos, and to permit a new casino site in Prince George's County.

Tags: gambling, casino, Kate Ryan, National Harbor

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Triathlon group sues World Triathlon Corp. over canceled event

Washington Sports and Event Management LLC, producers of the Nation's Triathlon, have sued the World Triathlon Corporation for defamation stemming from the abrupt cancelation of the Ironman 70.3 National Harbor race that had been slated for August.

Tags: Washington Sports and Event Management, National Harbor, Ironman

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MGM strikes agreement for casino at National Harbor

MGM Resorts International struck an agreement on Friday to build a casino destination at the National Harbor waterfront complex near the nation's capital, if lawmakers end up allowing the casino and table games like blackjack while also cutting the state's high tax on gambling proceeds.

Tags: MGM, casino, National Harbor

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