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O’Malley suspends presidential campaign
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley’s long-shot presidential campaign is over after a disappointing primary showing in Iowa. [The Baltimore Sun]
Parking permit grace period
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation is granting a grace period through Feb. 3 for parking permits at county garages because many individuals have not yet received their permits in the mail due to last week’s snowstorm. [@MCDOT_Parking on Twitter]
Cummings will not run for Senate
Rep. Elijah Cummings announced early Tuesday morning he will not run for Senate,paving the way for the two-way race between Rep. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Donna Edwards to continue in the Democratic primary. [The Baltimore Sun]
Police warn of threatening scammers
Montgomery County police say threatening emails were sent to specific employees at two different nonprofit organizations in January in an attempt to extort money. Police say others may have been threatened. [Montgomery County police]
Van Hollen calls for Harriet Tubman on $10 bill
Rep. Chris Van Hollen says abolitionist Harriet Tubman deserves to be recognized for her courageous leadership and urged Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to put her portrait on a redesigned $10 bill. [Chris Van Hollen]
Rain likely tonight
Tuesday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 49 degrees, but rain is likely tonight and is expected to continue into Wednesday. [National Weather Service]
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