Roulette ends as charity casinos close in Forestville
After 19 years Prince Georges County charity casinos shut down when the state law expired at midnight leading to a silent last night at Kentland fire departments casino. The 16 sites had grossed about 20 million last year with critics saying under a quarter reached charity. Governor Grendening opposed expanding casino operations and several gamblers faced losses amid a somber finale.
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Towson University name change aims to boost fortunes
Towson State University will become Towson University after July 1 to attract more private donations and students. Officials say the rebrand may lift perceived prestige while the institution retains public funding and subsidized tuition.
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Towson University Names and Tuition Through Years
Towson University has had several names since its founding as State Normal School in 1866 and later Towson State College in 1963. The university lists undergraduate in state tuition as 134 dollars per credit for less than 12 hours with 35 dollars per credit fee, and 1540 dollars per semester for 12 or more hours with 520 dollars in fees.
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Baltimore approves two days off for teachers at year end
In a last minute contract move during tense negotiations, Baltimore grants teachers two days of leave before school ends. Officials say most will not take the days and will convert them to sick leave. many schools worry about substitute shortages as the contract nears expiration next month.
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