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WEDNESDAY, August 15, 2012

CENTRAL MARYLAND 

Marks says he won't support zoning change for Towson Triangle, The Baltimore Sun 

  

Silver Spring transit center opening delayed as county studies cracks, The Examiner 

   

Frederick City Commission recommends comprehensive rezoning plan, The Frederick News-Post   

 

Long-delayed Laurel development to break ground: Former mall faces overhaul with new retailers, residences, The Gazette  

 

Ground to be broken on multifamily project in Prince George's: Hyattsville development was stalled for years, The Gazette  

 

Montgomery to look at safety, education initiatives in preparation for bikesharing: Report says bikesharing is not a major factor in cycling crashes, The Gazette    

 

Brunswick city manager, councilman resign in wake of election, The Gazette    

SOUTHERN MARYLAND 

Maryland governor asks USDA for drought disaster designation for 13 counties, The Washington Post   

 

Downtown experts to review La Plata development plan: Town gets study from state, national officials, SoMDNews.com

UPPER SHORE MARYLAND 

Port gets a grant infusion for gas house, Northern Map turtles, CecilDaily.com

   

Judge rules against QA in zoning case, MyEasternShore.com  

LOWER SHORE MARYLAND 

$1.6M loan guarantee on Somerset Commissioners' agenda, The Daily Times

 

Ocean City to hire strategic planner, The Daily Times  

WESTERN MARYLAND 

GENERAL NEWS 

Beverley Swaim-Staley to head Union Station Redevelopment Corp. in D.C., Baltimore Business Journal 

 

Union Station could still reach capacity even with $7 billion infusion, Baltimore Business Journal 

 

Why Young Environmentalists Still Have Hope, The Atlantic   

 

As Companies Decamp for the City, Suburban Office Parks Struggle, Planetizen  

 

Innovation Anchors: Medical and Educational Facilities Drive Development, ULI/Urban Land 

 

Maryland farmers try beer production: Legislation makes it possible to brew and sell on the farm, The Baltimore Sun  

 

Making or Breaking a Town's Appeal to Bicyclists & Pedestrians, Planners Web: City & Regional Planning Resources

 

O'Malley Seeks Drought Disaster Designation in Maryland, CBS DC 

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