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Maryland Sen. Arthur Ellis (D-Charles) has introduced legislation that would rename Indian Head Highway to President Barack Obama Highway.
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Maria Thorpe has given back to so many and in so many ways, but last month it was time for her to receive when she was announced as the 2021 Maryland Mother of the Year.
Aksana Wallace and Paris Titus are typical young girls. Aksana loves shopping, “Hamilton” and eating chicken alfredo while Paris enjoys playing with her 3-year-old brother, the Disney movie “The Descendants” and eating Thin Mints cookies and pizza.
Aksana Wallace and Paris Titus are typical young girls. Aksana loves shopping, the movie “Hamilton” and eating Chicken Alfredo while Paris enjoys playing with her 3-year-old brother, the Disney movie “The Descendants” and eating Thin Mints cookies and pizza.