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Chipotle Closing Nationwide For Food Safety Talk Feb. 8

Chipotle’s new marketing campaign will attempt to clean up its credibility after norovirus and E. coli reports. That will include closing shop nationwide for a few hours on Feb. 8 for employees to hear more about food safety efforts, according The Wall Street Journal.

“I don’t think we’ll ever be finished,” CEO Steve Ells said of new practices, including things like centralized handling of lettuce and tomato prep. “We will always look for ways to have a more robust food safety practice.” >>>read more.

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‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Debut Features Party Spat

On Sunday night, viewers of the new reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Potomac” will finally get a glimpse into life inside the exclusive Montgomery County enclave. The latest addition to Bravo TV’s Housewives franchise about privileged women premieres at 9 p.m. ET Sunday, Jan. 17.

The show will follow socialite and single mom Gizelle Bryant, international model and TV personality Katie Rost, society grand dame Karen Huger, social butterfly Charrisse Jackson-Jordan, publicist and single mom Robyn Dixon, and restaurateur Ashley Darby. >>>read more.

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Secret’s Out: Miss Shirley’s on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

• Food Network show that was filmed in Roland Park in the fall is airing this weekend.

Tougher Penalties Possible for Teen Drinking Party Hosts

• A Montgomery County lawmaker proposed the stricter alcohol bill following the deaths of two Wootton High School graduates in a car crash.

Puppy Found In Trash Bag Dies; Police Search for Owner

• Anne Arundel County Police say the puppy was found on vacant property with a green substance in the bag; abuse is suspected.

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