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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.

Photo: Dupont Circle - Wrapworks

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

Photo: Local News

By Daniel Aisen | Feb. 22, 2005, midnight | In ‎Latest »

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: Metro Center Station

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: Pentagon City - Gap

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

Photo: Farragut North Station

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Photo: Friendship Heights - Mazza Gallerie

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

Photo: Van Ness-UDC Station

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

The Van Ness-UDC Metro station

Photo: Pentagon - Lacoste

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

Photo: Metro Center - E Street Cinema

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

E Street Cinema near Metro Center

Photo: farragut North - Gap

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

Photo: Friendship Heights Station

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

Friendship Heights station

Photo: Dupont circle - Kramerbooks

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

A bookstore and grill located near Dupont Circle.

Photo: Tenleytown Station

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

Photo: Friendship Heights - Neiman-Marcus

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Photo: Farragut North - Starbucks

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

Photo: "Constantine" movie poster

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Photo: Bethesda - Austin Grill

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

Austin Grill near the Bethesda station.

Sinclairs represent Blair at State Championship

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

Halsey and Ashlyn Sinclair represented the Blair indoor track team today at the Maryland State Championship for indoor track and field. The girls placed highly in each of the three events they competed in: the 800m, 1600m and 3200m. Each girl finished 7th or better in each event, but only Halsey was able to improve upon one of her times from the Regional Championships.