Dishin' With Downtown Diane

Here's a look at what's going on around town in the month of October.

• Oct 1, 2013

McDaniel College Gets $100,000 Grant From Author

Romance novelist Nora Roberts' foundation has given a $100,000 grant to McDaniel College in Westminster -- the third grant in as many years.

• Oct 1, 2013

Some D.C. Tourist Sites Open, Despite Talk Of Shutdown

While museums on the National Mall will close for a government shutdown, many other Washington attractions plan to stay open for tourists.

• Oct 1, 2013

National Aquarium Closes In D.C. After 128 Years

An aquarium that opened its doors to visitors in 1885 is closing its doors in the nation's capital.

• Sep 30, 2013

Construction Right On Schedule For Baltimore City's First Casino

Casino construction is underway. Drive down Russell Street now and you can see the beginning of what's soon to be Baltimore City's first casino.

• Sep 25, 2013

MGM To Provide First Look At Proposed Casino At National Harbor

MGM Resorts International is unveiling the design of a proposed casino near the nation's capital.

• Sep 25, 2013

Miss Piggy Joins Kermit In Smithsonian Collection

Miss Piggy is finally joining her love, Kermit the Frog, in the Smithsonian Institution's collection of Jim Henson's Muppets, and Bert and Ernie will have a place in history, too.

• Sep 24, 2013

Marching In The New Year: Dulaney HS Invited To Perform In London Parade

Every school year, teens across the country volunteer to be a part of their high school's marching band. If they're good enough, they'll get invited to play at Disney, or at a major parade. The Dulaney High School band is taking their act across an ocean.

• Sep 23, 2013

Rotunda Redevelopment Finally Begins Almost A Decade After Sale

A decade after a local developer bought The Rotunda, hoping to redevelop it, ground is broken and the project is moving forward.

• Sep 21, 2013

Maryland Live! Casino Rakes In & Pours Out Millions Into Anne Arundel County Community

Major money for Anne Arundel County after Maryland Live! reveals its latest list of grant recipients.

• Sep 18, 2013

GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!!! To Air Dec. 6 On CBS

CBS will air the sixth annual GRAMMY Nominations Concert live on Friday, Dec. 6 at 10 p.m. ET.

• Sep 18, 2013

Joe Cool Shows Off His 'Mighty Wings' In McDonald's Commercial

The McDonald's commercial featuring Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is out.

• Sep 17, 2013

'Candelabra,' 'Tony's,' Bob Newhart Win Big At Creative Arts Emmys

HBO's Liberace biopic "Behind The Candelabra," CBS' "The Tony Awards" and legendary comedian and sitcom star Bob Newhart were the big winners Sunday at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

• Sep 16, 2013

'Blair Witch' Director Negotiating For Frederick Site

The director behind "The Blair Witch Project" says he is still negotiating with the owners of a vacant Maryland shopping mall to be the setting of his next horror film.

• Sep 15, 2013

Blair Witch Director Casting In Frederick For Next Film

A horror movie director was looking for movie extras in Frederick.

• Sep 14, 2013

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