Rail talks on third track loom for Maryland corridor
State and federal officials and CSX met in Baltimore after the February MARC Amtrak crash. A third track from Washington to Brunswick is discussed with cost estimates near 800 million dollars, a figure seen as high amid tighter budgets. Discussions include the Frederick extension and port competitiveness, with future meetings planned and a goal of a new operating agreement by November.
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Orioles
Camden Yards
CSX
Baltimore
MARC
Amtrak
Capitol Limited
Silver Spring
Washington
Brunswick
MTA
Anthony Brown
Brown
Mr. Brown
Russell
Frederick
Point of Rocks
Maryland
Norfolk
Ms. Russell
Bank robberies rise in Maryland amid drug habit link
FBI and Frederick City Police investigated Monday thefts at a local bank. An FBI agent questioned witnesses as detectives and a K nine searched the scene beside a toy store. Police used yellow tape and noted robbers possibly fled by car. No suspects or descriptions given.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Baltimore County
FBI
O'Hara
Century 21 Adds Signing Agent For Deaf Clients
Ms. Palsha, a new Century 21 licensed agent, says introducing a signing agent removes a fourth person from deaf client communications. She plans full-time work from August, serving two local deaf clients and one out-of-state client, and urges others to follow. The ADA calls for more accessible communication in real estate and medical offices.
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Century 21
Ms. Palsha
County considers deputy manager post and Mount Airy annexation
The commission discussed whether to create a deputy county manager position with limited service days. They also approved Mount Airy annexation of 1.8 acres from the Brooke Lee Jr. property at Annapolis Drive and Legion Drive. R-1 zoning could yield four housing units, though road layout may permit only three. The Aug. 5 town meeting will address the annexation.
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Ilona Hogan
Gray
Hoke
Terre Roy Rhoderick
Bruce Reeder
Mount Airy
Brooke Lee Jr
Annapolis Drive
Legion Drive
Prospect View
Shaw
Brunswick Faces Special Election in 1995 Council Seats
Growth was a key theme in a Monday night discussion as candidates debated attracting industry and development to lower taxes while weighing water and sewer costs. McIntosh pressed for a new city park and access to the Potomac River, and sought taking two Potomac islands for parks with charity support, while aiming to draw business from Frederick and Leesburg to Brunswick. Smith backed controlled growth within the city's means, touting tax and rate stability. Weldon urged cautious tax-base expansion, noting savings on sewer and snow removal. Weldon’s final day is Aug 9 with possible August involvement. three council seats are open with Redmond Bates Blamer and Wait Stuil running.
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McIntosh
Potomac River
MclIntosh
Frederick
Leesburg
Brunswick
Smith
Mr. Smith
Weldon
Mr. Weldon
Jack Redmond
Roy Bates
Frederick Blamer
Wait Stuil
Maryland to replace 200-year-old State House acorn
The Maryland State House dome acorn made of copper and gold, damaged by wind and rain for over two centuries, will be replaced at an estimated cost of 84 000 dollars. The new 31 section cypress acorn will be assembled in place and a display of the old piece may follow. Volunteers from woodworkers are invited to apply by August 9.
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State House
Annapolis
Maryland State House
Gene Lynch
Secretary of General Services
Lynch
Acorn
State House Dome
Dave Humphrey
Department of General Services
Baltimore
Nathan Wei
M.D
Thomas Johnson
Frederick
Centennial Park bombing looms over Atlanta Olympics probe
The crude pipe bomb hidden in a knapsack killed a woman and injured 111 at Centennial Park. A Turkish cameraman died of a heart attack rushing to cover the blast. FBI progress reported, with composite sketches and focus on several Americans. Investigators considered militia ties but shifted away after days of scrutiny.
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FBI
Bureau
David Tubbs
Washington Post
Centennial Park
Swatch
At&t
Washington
New York Times
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Alabama
City Review Planned for Office Conversions Across Frederick
Frederick Planning Commission set Aug 12 to hear final site plans turning The Cannery Row building at 241 E Fourth St into office space and to consider two medical office buildings at North Frederick Professional Center plus three new offices at Ambers Professional Center. Other items include a 485 unit Planned Neighborhood Development on Ballenger Creek Pike and subdivision plans for Christopher Crossing.
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E. Fourth St
Frederick Planning Commission
Richard Griffin
Commission
North Frederick Professional Center
Thomas Johnson Drive
Ings
Ambers Professional Center
Ballenger Creek Pike
Mercantile Drive
W. Second
W. Third Streets
Christopher Crossing
Opossumtown Pike
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Arnold Cerezo
Chase
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Cd's & Ira
AIBY
Advantage Training & Development, Inc
Ace Area
Tey
Frederick Nefos
Tubbs
Atlanta
City
Hospice of
Hospice
Hospice Redérick Fredeti
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