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Governor pushes highway plan

By Jeremy Goodman | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

On Tuesday, Feb. 15, the period of public comment ended on Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.'s (R) proposed intercounty connector (ICC), a highway that would link Interstate 270 near Rockville with Interstate 95 near Laurel. Ehrlich has labeled the ICC "his top transportation priority,” and the Maryland General Assembly is expected to vote on the project before the legislative session ends on April 11.

Controversy over A-Level examinations in German school

By Fidan Karimova | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The article below is from the Carl-von-Ossietzky-Gymnasium school newspaper, located in Hamburg, Germany. The article deals with the newly implemented A-Level examination, a test that is taken by all graduating students in thirteenth grade in Hamburg schools. The A-Level exam is very similar to the standardized testing in American schools.

Doug Williams

By Danielle Foster | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Washington Redskin Doug Williams was the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl. He was named the MVP of the Super Bowl XXII, after leading his team to a 42-10 defeat of the Denver Broncos.

Roller coaster weekend makes NHL look even worse

By Michael Bushnell | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

The NHL did it again. Incredible. And by incredible I mean absolutely disgraceful. That's what Saturday's labor meetings were to the sport that somehow made itself look even more inept and selfish than it was when the season got cancelled on Wednesday.

Photo: farragut North - Gap

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Court House - Boston Market

By Emma Norvell | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

These restuarants and stores line the street across from the entrance to the Court House station.

Photo: "Constantine" movie poster

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Photo: Metro Center - Potbelly

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Silver Chips Online Oscar predictions

By Grace Harter, Danny Scheer, Joanna Pinto-Coelho | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Three of Silver Chips Online's entertainment staff writers have endeavoured to predict the winners of the 2004-2005 Academy Awards. Submit your own predictions in 12 poll categories!

Photo: Bethesda - Austin Grill

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Austin Grill near the Bethesda station.

Photo: Farragut North Station

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Tenleytown - Best Buy

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

A Best Buy store located near Tenleytown

Photo: Pentagon City - J.Crew

By Jonah Gold | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

Photo: Cleveland Park - Uptown

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Photo: Bethesda - Barnes and Noble

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Photo: Friendship Heights - Saks Fifth Avenue

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Photo: Farragut North - Starbucks

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Photo: woodley Park - sake club

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Spike Lee

By Zahra Gordon | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In Print »

Undoubtedly, one of the most controversial directors in America is Spike Lee, a man who has enjoyed a prosperous career of more than 15 years. Lee has not only created great films but has built a production empire consisting of his own record label, 40 Acres & A Mule Musicworks, his own production company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, and his own chain of clothing stores, Spike's Joint.