Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Just a few miles from the Maryland line, the president emphasizes the economy in the first State of the Union address of his second term.
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Tuesday, February 12
President Obama delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night, focusing on the economy and legislative action to end gun violence. Follow what news organizations and blogs reported on the archive of the live feed. Marylanders could claim as their own Anne Arundel County student Jack Andraka who was in the audience as he is the first lady's guest. Andraka, 16, of Crownsville made a huge splash in 2012 with his invention of a sensor that can help more accurately and efficiently detect pancreatic cancer. He is a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) student at North County High School in Glen Burnie. Have something to say about the president's speech? Tell us in comments.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
The president is seen skeet shooting at the presidential retreat in Maryland.
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Saturday, February 2
The White House Saturday released an official photograph of President Obama skeet shooting at Camp David in Catoctin Mountain Park in Frederick County, MD. The photo, taken last August, shows a jeans-clad Obama firing at clay targets on the grounds of the presidential retreat, the White House said. It was released after skepticism surfaced about Obama's statement quoted in The New Republic that he participates in skeet shooting regularly. "If he is a skeet shooter, why have we not heard of this? Why have we not seen photos?" Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said earlier this week. "I think he should invite me to Camp David, and I'll go skeet shooting with him. And I bet I'll beat him." The flap came as the president mounted a push for …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Locals willing to rent their houses list exorbitant prices online.
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Monday, January 14
While a significantly lower number of people (according to a WJLA report) are expected to visit Washington, DC, for President Obama's second inauguration on Jan. 21, hundreds of local residents have offered their houses, apartments and condos for rent, with some rentals priced as high as $10,000 for a rental starting Friday, Jan. 18, and ending Tuesday, Jan. 22. Craigslist featured more than 100 inauguration listings on Thursday morning, Jan. 10. The listings were found by searching for the term "inauguration" under the "apts/housing for rent" section. One Capitol Hill resident is seeking $10,000 for a three-bedroom, two-full bath, fully-furnished 1,500-square-foot town home, with payment by cashier's check required upfront. By comparison…
Friday, November 16, 2012
There are already posts on Craigslist and offerings on a number of other websites for rentals for the Jan. 20th event.
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Every four years, in the days leading up to Jan. 20, the population of the Washington, DC, metro area swells with revelers looking to celebrate the president’s inauguration. A cottage industry of inauguration-related merchandise and other services crop up, including rental properties to house some of the visitors. Craigslist, VRBO, Airbnb and a number of other websites already are offering rental housing for the Jan. 20, 2013 event. So Tell Us: Would you consider renting your house, apartment or condo to inauguration attendees?
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
It may not have the draw of the Biden-Palin debate but this year's Veep match may be an important one.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
We haven't seen much of Vice President Joe Biden in the national media lately. His GOP challenger, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, on the other hand, has been giving media interviews routinely. But America knows Biden and has seen him in national debates before. It will be the public's introduction to Ryan in such a high-stakes scenario. The two will face off in front of a nationally televised and live internet audience of tens of millions Thursday in the only vice presidential debate in the 2012 campaign. The debate is 9-10:30 p.m. at Centre College in Kentucky. Both men have the job of fiercely defending their running mates' records as polls show the gap between President Obama and GOP candidate Mitt Romney closing, so national political …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Have a question for the candidates? Submit it below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate. We want to know what Maryland wants to know.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
If last Wednesday’s presidential debate left you with questions, here’s a chance to ask a follow up. No moderator required. After the vice presidential debate this Thursday between Vice President Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan, R-WI, the next presidential debate will be Oct. 16 in a town hall format at Hofstra University in Long Island. Voters will ask President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney about domestic and foreign policy. Patch is asking you, our readers, to participate by submitting questions for the candidates. All you have to do is post your question in the comments section below and we’ll send it to the Commission on Presidential Debates. The Commission is partnering with Patch's parent company Aol, along with Google and …
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Do you think President Obama's re-election efforts have been helped by court's ruling?
Much of Maryland is split on Thursday's Supreme Court ruling. Some analysts felt President Barack Obama scored a huge win Thursday. Some officials felt Republican challenger Mitt Romney will benefit from conservative momentum following the decision. Either way, Thursday's Supreme Court ruling—one that upheld the individual mandate that requires the purchase of insurance as a tax—thrust health care to the top of the list of campaign topics heading toward November. We want to hear from you. Vote in our poll. Then tell us in the comments if Thursday's ruling has changed or cemented your vote this November.
The county reacts on social media after initial reports botched the Supreme Court Ruling on "Obamacare."
The Twitter nation waited and watched for the Supreme Court ruling on President Obama's healthcare act Thursday morning. Seconds after the ruling was released, the social media outlet exploded in confusion. Early reports from CNN said the Affordable Care Act had been struck down, the Associated Press reported that the law had been upheld, some claimed it was too early to have a correct analysis. Read more about Montgomery County leaders' reactions to the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the ACA.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Choir's performance at the White House takes an unexpected turn.
Congratulations to choral director Lisa Itkin and the Watkins Mill Chamber Singers on their outstanding performances at the White House on Tuesday as part of the President's 2011 Holiday Tours. Watkins Mill singers have performed at the White House before, most recently in 2007. Little did we know that this time around, we would be singing for anyone other than the guests taking the holiday tour. Our 18-member choir performed a fabulous first set of songs, to the smiles, delight and picture/video-taking by arriving guests. After the first set, the group was suddenly hurried away to a small room in the White House, where we gathered for an official group photograph. Chairs and lighting were arranged perfectly in front of the fireplace, and…
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Monday, February 14, 2011
Superintendents across Maryland say proposed personnel cuts won’t threaten student achievement.
Maryland is once again gaining national recognition for its public school system, but county school boards faced with tightening budgets are proposing staff and program cuts that could mean fewer teachers and bigger class sizes. Still, superintendents statewide say they’re using strategic spending to prevent the worst effects. “We are spending $1,000 less per student this year than last,” said Dana Tofig, spokesperson for Montgomery County School Superintendent Jerry Weast, who heads the state’s largest school system. “Even with that we’re seeing the highest student achievement.” The state has received notable recognition for educational gains even as local systems have reduced staff, cut programs and frozen salaries in recent years. In …
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