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April 13:
Poet Laureate
Richard Rice, Poet Laureate of Kensington, reads 'Harp Music' |
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April 6:
Dancin' in the street
Flash mob delights shoppers and diners in downtown Silver Spring |
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March 30:
Good clean fun?
Adventure race in Gaithersburg turns 5K dirty |
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March 30:
Music and dance
The Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Club holds a Scottish Dance Party |
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March 24:
Green thumbs
Cottage City garden sprouts education, community spirit |
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March 21:
Rhythm rules
Briggs Chaney Middle School step team creates sisterhood among classmates |
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March 16:
Going green
Richard Hoye gathers cut wood leftovers from his neighbors in Bethesda to heat his home |
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Feb. 16:
Let's hear it!
Poms squad gaining prominence at Sherwood High. |
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Feb. 9:
Going bald for a cause
Landon School students shave their heads for Children's National Medical Center |
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Feb. 9:
Hot music
Wendy Mackall enjoys spending her time both as a firefighter and as a singer |
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Feb. 2:
Growing old together
Photographer's show is about love and aging |
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Jan. 20:
From Sicily to Seabrook, Italian barber looks back
After 50 years, Seabrook Barber Shop a neighborhood institution |
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Jan. 19:
The cost of health
With a cost now being added to the Silver Sneakers program, some worry about the effect on seniors' health |
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Jan. 18:
John M. Collard
Award-winning turnaround specialist is acclaimed for helping private-sector companies and government agencies |
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Jan. 13:
Beautiful music
High Point students, alumni honor longtime choir director |
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Jan. 12:
Overcoming after drug use leads to hospitalization
Lea Edgecomb talks about how heroin use led to her being paralyzed |
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Dec. 21:
Deck the Halls
Bowie residents receive awards for holiday decorations |
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Dec. 16:
A safe bet
Germantown resident donates safe deposit boxes to historical society. |
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Dec. 15:
Quidditch Club at Walter Johnson High School
High school club grabs its brooms to play Harry Potter inspired sport. |
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Dec. 10:
Germantown middle school students get crash course in hip-hop
Neelsville sixth graders learn dance moves in phys ed class. |
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Dec. 6:
Menorah-adorned vehicles to light up Beltway
Hanukkah parade kicks off at 6 p.m. in Virginia, winds through downtown D.C., and into Bethesda, Silver Spring. |
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Nov. 30:
Oh Chistmas tree
Prince George's carriages business owner delivers Christmas tree to White House |
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Nov. 26:
Children's Inn volunteer
Bethesda 'fairy godmothers' among valued volunteers at Children's Inn |
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Nov. 25:
Helping hand
Bowie food pantry feeds hungry during holidays and beyond |
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Nov. 24:
A new view
Students at Roberto Clemente Middle School learn how to make Japanese fish prints, called gyotaku |
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Nov. 24:
Mid-county highway noise
Residents in parts of Montgomery County are asking their elected officials to do something about the growing problem of highway noise |
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Nov. 18:
Renewed life
Chevy Chase woman survived a rare illness that claimed her legs and hands, and is now learning life with prosthetics. |
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Nov. 18:
Ride on
Springdale stable keeps horse tradition alive |
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Nov. 11:
Environmentally aware
Edmonston officials want to lead by example as "green" street is dedicated |
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Nov. 8:
'Be brave and shave!'
Montgomery police and firefighters go bald for childhood cancer awareness |
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Nov. 4:
Speed solving
A Wootton cube club member demonstrates how to solve a Rubik's Cube puzzle |
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Oct. 28:
Pumpkin cannon
Visitors to Lawyers Moonlight Maze can try their hand firing a pumpkin at upwards of 75 mph |
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Oct. 27:
Frederick Idol
Kenise Lewis took the title of the first-ever "Frederick Idol" during a singing competition sponsored by Frederick Community Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center. |
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Oct. 24:
25 years of prayers
Buddhist temple in Poolesville celebrates 25 years of uninterrupted prayers |
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Oct. 21:
Showing off their marching moves
Prince George's County school marching bands gathered Oct. 13 for the county school system's showcase |
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Oct. 13:
Preserving aviation history
Kensington man's dream takes flight in 1957 Beechcraft Model 18 airplane |
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Oct. 7:
Slideshow: Adventure Theatre
Kids at Play Auction and Fundraiser. |
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Sept. 30:
Police go hog wild in Gaithersburg
Officers show their stuff in motorcycle competition. |
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Sept. 30:
Mentor program yields new crop of farmers
Upper Marlboro farmer chosen for state training program to grow farming interest |
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Sept. 15:
Too Close
An award-winning short film by Sara Pomerance. |
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Sept. 14:
Primary day in Prince George's
Laurel voters discuss issues on. |
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Sept. 10:
A Labor Day tradition
Olde Towne Gaithersburg's 72nd Annual Labor Day Parade. |
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Sept. 9:
Old cars teach firefighters new tricks
Scrapyard-turned-playground for Burtonsville Volunteer Firefighters using Jaws of Life. |
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Sept. 2:
Remembering a teammate
Bowie High School football players honor late teammate |
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Sept. 2:
New business
With legislative hurdles cleared, Brandywine farm enters winemaking business as other farmers take a wait-and-see approach |
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August 30:
First day back
Students return for the first day of school at Belmont Elementary School |
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August 26:
Montgomery County police debut new mobile speed cameras
Devices to circulate among school zones; fixed location added on New Hampshire Avenue |
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August 25:
Bullis aviation camp
Children get their chance in the pilot's seat. |
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August 21:
An unlikely aviator
Cumbersome trucks make graceful jumps at Montgomery fair. |
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August 21:
Can you milk a cow?
At the Montgomery County fair, it's not as easy as it looks. |
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August 19:
Carved from success
Chiseled cheddar draws a crowd at the Montgomery County Agriculture Fair. |
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August 12:
Montgomery Agricultural Fair
Montgomery County fair brings food, fun, farm animals to Gaithersburg |
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August 11:
Fair fun is hard work
At Dickerson farm, raising winning heifers is a year-round job |
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August 10:
Durant's donation creates cool Seat Pleasant hangout
NBA star gives $25,000 to community center where he spent his youth |
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August 5:
The art of violin making
Washington Grove violin-maker honed his craft over decades |
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August 5:
Taking a swim
Girl with spina bifida finds a new form of freedom in the pool |
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July 28:
Team River Runner
Veterans weather the storm on Potomac kayaking trip |
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July 27:
Last day of skateboarding
Skateboarding banned on Silver Spring civic center plaza due to damaged rails, benches and concrete. |
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July 27:
Storm damage
Montgomery County continues to grapple with storm aftermath. |
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July 23:
Hanson family farm in North Potomac is working to the end
187 houses, townhouses planned for 170 acres near farm. |
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July 22:
Cell phone education
Seniors learn how to use some features of their cell phones at Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center. |
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July 21:
Some users dislike dog park fees
Some said they feel nickel-and-dimed and unfairly targeted by new $40 fee. |
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June 16:
Slideshow: Damascus parade
Annual Damascus parade marches to holiday beat. |
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July 14:
New skate park opens
Youth participation helps spearhead the creation of skate park in Poolesville. |
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July 8:
Laurel Independence Day
Festivities include music, a parade and fireworks. |
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July 7:
Celebrating Independence Day
Thousands attend Takoma Park's biggest annual event. |
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July 6:
Pooch Parade
Annual event in Garrett Park brings together residents and their canine family members. |
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July 1:
Making a wish come true
Nonprofit organization provides room makeover to Mitchellville teen who has sickle cell disease |
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June 30:
Pinball hero
Colesville's pinball wizard tilts toward Georgetown as home for about 900 machines in museum |
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June 26:
Rockville couple receives national Cueing Family Award
Parents raised hearing-impaired children to use alternative mode of communicationt. |
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June 24:
Kick flips and ollies
'Skate Don't Hate' skateboard contest. |
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June 17:
Flag-burning ceremony
Bowie Legion post retires symbol of the United States on Flag Day. |
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June 16:
Slideshow: Wims Meadow
A new sign marks a former baseball field that was home to African American baseball teams in Little Bennett Regional Park in Clarksburg. |
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June 14:
Slideshow: Lennard Jack Jr. - Steel Pan Man
Steel pannist brings the sounds of Trinidad and Tobago to the Germantown Library. |
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June 9:
Baring arms
Silver Spring women launch arm-wrestling league, use first event to raise money for House of Ruth. |
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June 4:
Antarctic survivor
Video from a cruise ship sinking in frigid waters. |
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June 3:
Class of 2010
Montgomery grads talk about high school and the future. |
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June 3:
En Garde!
D.C. Fencers Club leads members to a number of accomplishments in sometimes overlooked sport. |
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May 26:
Messages from a fallen soldier
Brian Bunting recorded these videos for his wife and son. |
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May 21:
It's a celebration
Slideshow: A gala in Glen Echo draws a crowd. |
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May 19:
Ride keeps on spinning
Glen Echo carousel celebrates 90th season. |
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May 19:
Clutch performer
Whistling champ puckers up for assisted-living center. |
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May 13:
Chris Dudley, countertenor and EMT
Rescue squad volunteer makes singing a full-time gig. |
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May 12:
Rocking out
Rock bands compete for studio time at Gaithersburg Battle of the Bands. |
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May 12:
Giving eyes to the blind
Gaithersburg volunteer has trained eight guide dogs for New York-based nonprofit. |
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May 12:
Trout release
Rocky Hill Middle students release rainbow trout into Little Seneca Creek. |
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May 6:
Grants fund face-lift at historic hall
Despite nearly 90 years of use, Savage building still has many original features. |
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May 5:
Go Ape
New treetop adventure course opens in Montgomery County. |
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April 29:
Dancing with the stars
Annual dancing competition inviting Prince George's stars rocks Crossland High. |
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April 28:
On the trail
Despite a Germantown community's public plea to stop expansion of a trail through Black Hill Regional Park, the project will continue. |
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April 28:
Prime performance
Whitman students rehearse for Carnegie Hall performance. |
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April 22:
Slideshow: Every 15 Minutes program
Richard Montgomery students experience a drunken reality. |
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April 19:
Miss College Park
Roosevelt senior wins scholarship pageant on April 18. |
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April 15:
Shadowboxing
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center debuts 'Shadowboxer,' based on the life of Joe Louis. |
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April 15:
Next top model
Women walk red carpet hoping to be be part of TV show and become America's Next Top Model. |
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April 14:
A night at the opera? Not quite
Blair's spring play takes on Japanese opera that's also a comedy. |
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April 8:
Barbershop Blues
Group convenes jam sessions with goal of preserving the Piedmont blues, a unique style of music from the region that took root in a barbershop. |
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April 7:
Interactive learning
The Rainbow Company staged an interactive performance of 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' in the basement of the Aspen Hill Library. |
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April 1:
Slideshow: Bowie Training Center
See pictures from the facility's past. |
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April 1:
Training for the races
Bowie Training Center helps horses learn how to race. |
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March 24:
Early tour
Take an early look around the Silver Spring civic building. |
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March 24:
A city's history
Mary Margaret Garrett Abert remembers Rockville. |
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March 24:
Fulfilling a commandment
Members of Kehilat Shalom in Montgomery Village help with The Torah Project. |
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March 17:
Takoma Park supports classic games
Classic game Dungeons and Dragons still popular with area youth. |
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March 17:
Happy birthday to you
The city of Rockville celebrates 150 years of incorporation. |
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March 17:
Slideshow: Ireland
See images of Ireland taken by Chuck Lyons, CEO of Post-Newsweek Media, the parent company of The Gazette. |
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March 17:
Peat and Barley
Becky Ross and Bill Mitchell perform Celtic music throughout the year, and especially around St. Patrick's Day. |
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March 10:
Sharing the road
Potomac Pedalers members want to be good citizens, but roads often lack bike lanes. |
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March 4:
Taste of Olympics
Curling lessons at Gardens Ice House in Laurel. |
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March 2:
Water treatment plant tour
Senator Ben Cardin tours the Rockville Water Treatment Plant after helping the city get $1.7 million in stimulus dollars. |
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Feb. 25:
Service dog helps Gaithersburg teen
Canine can sense seizures in Gaithersburg girl. |
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Feb. 20:
More than a fighting chance
Mixed martial arts packing a punch in state. |
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Feb. 16:
Anime, manga at National Harbor
Katsucon attracts fans to the Gaylord Hotel. |
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Feb. 9:
Snowfall timelapse
Gazette photographer Rachel Fus set a camera to take pictures every 15 minutes overnight Friday as the snow blanketed the region. |
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Feb. 4:
Robots!
Prince George's County students prepare and program a robot made largely of Legos for the First Lego League competition. |
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Jan. 21:
'Read to Rover'
Kids sharpen reading school with canines in Greenbelt. |
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Jan. 20:
Celebrating MLK
Rockville's Martin Luther King Day celebration. |
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Jan. 14:
Arts and the economy
Artist Baron Rubenstein demonstrates his work. |
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Jan. 13:
Strutting their stuff
Dance class with Ashley Seldon. |
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Jan. 7:
A cool ride
People interested in learning how to drive a Zamboni can make that dream come true at the Herbert Wells Ice Rink in College Park. |
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Dec. 31:
All aboard
Trains and planes are on exhibit at the College Park Aviation Museum. |
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Dec. 22:
A downhill ride
Sledding at Laurel Regional Hospital |
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Dec. 16:
Helping hands
Prince George's County public safety officials ask for the community's help with holiday food baskets. |
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Dec. 8:
Deck the halls
Rockville holds a tree lighting, and aslo collecting toys adn money for a holiday toy drive. |
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Dec. 2:
Safe driving
Ride along with a Gaithersburg police officer on DUI patrol. |
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Nov. 26:
Working together
Students and teachers at Benjamin D. Foulois Creative and Performing Arts Academy in Morningside perform together for fundraiser. |
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Nov. 25:
Giving thanks
Students and seniors share a Thanksgiving tradition at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda on Nov. 19. |
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Nov. 19:
Slideshow: One generation teaches the next
Students pursue dreams of musical careers at National Symphony Orchestra. |
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Nov. 18:
Veterans Day in Rockville
City offers somber ceremony of thanks. |
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Nov. 11:
Coming full circle
As Paint Branch's current field is put out of commission in advance of a new stadium being built, the school honored the 1969 football team - the first to play on that field. |
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Nov. 2:
Mobile food vendors shut down
Hyattsville recently closed a loophole that allowed mobile food vendors to operate in the city, putting several out of business. |
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Nov. 2:
Increasing production
As oysters reproduce more and more slowly naturally, an experiment in artificial oyster insemenation is being tried. |
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Oct. 29:
Flu doses run out
As the H1N1 flu vaccine begins to be administered, Montgomery County's supply has been limited and clinics have run out. |
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Oct. 29:
Canal Quarters program
Spending a night in a lockhouse can give people a feel for what it was like living long ago. |
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Oct. 29:
Three-minute vacation
Greenbelt resident takes viewers on brief excursions in the local area with her Web site, WorldNextDoorTV.com. |
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Oct. 29:
Seeking justice
Stacey Washington speaks about her husband's manslaughter conviction. |
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Oct. 28:
Skate park proposed
The Montgomery parks department plans to build a skate spot in Silver Spring to get young skateboarders off the busy streets. |
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Oct. 28:
Undeath of the party
At this year's Silver Spring Zombie Walk, creative costumes and wild zombification stories abound. |
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Oct. 28:
Ghost stories
Montgomery County has its share of creepy happenings and haunted tales. |
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Oct. 27:
Slideshow: Chesepeake Safe Energy Coalition
Chesepeake Safe Energy Coalition explains their position on the proposed Constellation nuclear power reactor. |
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Oct. 22:
Obama visits Prince George's
President visits Metropolitan Archives in Cheverly, where he announced plans to help small businesses |
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Oct. 21:
PostSecret author Frank Warren
Germantown man's PostSecret blog, books still popular. |
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Oct. 14:
Soul In Motion holds concert at BlackRock
African drum, dance company celebrates 25th anniversary. |
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Oct. 13:
Gourmet delights
Former Top Chef finalist gives cooking demonstration at Riverdale Park Farmers Market. |
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Oct. 8:
Texting ban
A new law bans texting while driving, but some say the ban will be hard to enforce. |
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Oct. 7:
Spooky surprises
Olney Boys & Girls Club prepares for its Halloween haunts. |
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Oct. 7:
Feast of St. Francis
Silver Spring Blessing of the Animal celebrations. |
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Oct. 7:
Slideshow: Courage Unmasked
Artists transform symbols of pain into objects of beauty. |
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Oct. 1:
Car show
The Burtonsville Cruise-In car show, a Burtonsville Day tradition, featured roughly 20 classic cars as eye candy for residents. |
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Oct. 1:
Slideshow: Two demanding jobs
Musicians with the Prince George's Philharmonic balance their time with the philharmonic and their day jobs. |
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Sept. 30:
Experimental musicians expand boundaries of sound
Audience tunes in to eclectic Sonic Circuits Festival in Silver Spring. |
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Sept. 29:
The singing seniors
Program shares love of singing. |
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Sept. 24:
Celebrate Gaithersburg 2009
Attendees enjoy free music, animal exhibits, games and lots of food. |
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Sept. 23:
Get your motor running
Lawnmower races help raise funds for the Laurel Citizens' Police Academy and Forth of July Committee. |
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Sept. 23:
Whiz Bowl cheesesteak eating contest
Competitors bite into sandwich challenge. |
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Sept. 17:
Keeping the memory alive
Family, police still searching for answers in mother-and-daughter homicides in April. |
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Sept. 17:
Canines hit the catwalk
Laurel hosts city's first dog fashion show. |
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Sept. 17:
Slideshow: Waiting Room
The family and friends of Karen and Karissa Lofton still search for answers about the murders of the mother and daughter. |
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Sept. 16:
Rallying on the links
Facing closure, Sligo Creek Golf Course enlists support of war vets. |
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Sept. 16:
Second place success
Maryland wing business soars at New York festival. |
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Sept. 10:
Slideshow: Jenny Read
Arrest made in 1976 murder of Chevy Chase woman. |
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Sept. 9:
Protesting zoning
Residents protest some zoning changes in Prince George's they say are not smart growth or in the best interests of the community. |
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Sept. 8:
Fair time
The Gazette offers a video preview of the Prince George's county fair. |
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Sept. 3: Extreme change
Television show gives a makeover to the home of a West Lanham Hills family. |
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Sept. 2:
Slideshow: Back to school
See images from the first day of school for the 2009-2010 school year in Montgomery County. |
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August 28:
Montgomery's fleet ready to go
School buses roll for another year. |
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August 28:
MJ tribute in Frederick
Kids celebrate the dances of Michael Jackson. |
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August 26:
Gibbs Elementary School
Get a look inside the new Gibbs Elementary School in Montgomery County. |
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August 22:
Monster trucks
Visitors to the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair can take a spin in a monster truck. |
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August 19:
Fire fighters rally
Volunteer fire fighters protest move of Brandywine station. |
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Aug. 19:
Slideshow: Montgomery County fair 2009
See images from the county's agricultural fair. |
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August 19:
Rodeo at Montgomery County Fair
Bull riders compete at the county fair during the Battle of the Beast rodeo. |
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August 13:
Hoops for Peace
Prince George's County youth filled the floorboards and their brains Saturday at the 18th annual Hoops for Peace Anti-Violence Youth Summit in Seat Pleasant. |
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August 12:
Fair Idol
One of the ways Montgomery County residents are showing off their ability at the Agricultural Fair this year is with an American Idol-inspired singing competition. |
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August 3:
Digging up the past
A team of volunteer archeologists is spending three weeks excavating around Beallsville's Darby Store. |
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July 29:
Jump rope warrior
Jump rope champ shows flair for fitness. |
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July 23:
Snack-sized model
22-year-old Lanham resident Gregory Stanton beat out five other roller coaster pretzel building gurus in contest. |
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July 22:
Lights, camera, action
Students at Loiderman Middle School put together a show for Access Montgomery. |
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July 16:
Coloring outside the lines
Mosaic artist enlists help of seniors for installation at new Bowie fire station. |
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July 16:
A new sound
Inventor hopes to electrify guitar market. |
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July 15:
Boxing in Boyds
Two amateur boxers get in the ring together to put their skills to the test. |
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July 2:
Safe speed
Young, aspiring drivers learn how to handle a vehicle through practice with go-karts. |
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June 10:
Slideshow: Summer series
See images from the Montgomery Village summer concert series 2009. |
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June 24:
Glass class
Art of Fire offers beginners a chance to learn how to properly do glassblowing in four-week courses. |
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June 23:
Slimed!
As a reward for raising $1,500 in a recent fundraiser, Bond Mill students get to slime their principal. |
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June 17:
Angel Flight
Patients who otherwise might not be able to pay for transportation can sometimes get help from the pilots of Angel Flight. |
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June 11:
Tickling the ivories
Bowie brothers play together, and will display piano skills at benefit concert. |
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June 10:
Slideshow: Birthday celebration
See images from the 84th birthday of the abbot of Wat Thai in Silver Spring, the Venerable Dr. Chao Khun Pra Vidhes Dhammarangsi. |
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June 9:
History up in flames
Rockville's Chestnut Lodge destroyed by fire. |
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June 3:
Sweet reward
Second-grader Jalen Pileta, who raised the most money for Beacon Heights Elementary's Jump Rope for Life, got to put a pie in the face of his principal. |
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June 3:
Perfect attendance
Stefanie Zaner, who is graduating from Northwest High School, hasn't missed a day of school in 13 years. |
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May 28:
Quarantined
Barrie School students stuck in China on school trip. |
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May 28:
Compassion watch
Bowie couple produces a television show aimed at helping people make responsible decisions regarding pet ownership. |
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May 23:
A touching event
Trucks day at Spring Knolls. |
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May 21:
The big dig
Archaeological dig at Magruder House in Bladensburg. |
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May 20:
Click it or Ticket
Montgomery County is cracking down on motorists who don't use their seatbelts, opening with 'Buckle Up for a Buck.' |
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May 20:
Two-wheel commute
Gazette Reporter Nathan Carrick takes a greener way to get to his job on Bike to Work Day, and talks to other residents who are biking as well. |
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May 20:
Violin virtuoso
Josh Coyne, a Winston Churchill High School sophomore, has been playing for about 12 of his 16 years, and has trained as both a musician and a composer. |
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May 13:
Bowie Senior Chorale
Chorale recalls the 1950s through song. |
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May 12:
Polo brings spotlight to Montgomery
Michael Johns in Poolesville. |
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April 29:
Sign spinning
Advertisers put athletic skills to good use with sign spinning. |
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April 28:
A different kind of skyline
Champion Trees in Montgomery County. |
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April 23:
Editorial board meeting
Prince George's education leaders defend effort to move to new headquarters |
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April 23:
The softer side of fighting
UM students take swing at pillow fight record |
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April 22:
Different school of thought
Learning and academic disabilities at Sally Ride ES. |
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April 16:
Kidnapping at elementary school
Rockville woman charged with kidnapping. |
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April 16:
Backyard beauty
Residents in Bowie are learning how to create habitats in their yards. |
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April 9:
Cleaning the creeks
Volunteers clean Potomac watershed. |
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April 9:
Prince George's protests
County officials chastised for support of D. C. United stadium. |
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April 3:
A sweet reward
Westbrook ES principal becomes a human sundae. |
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April 2:
Making music
Students taking part in Youngfolk Music in Mount Rainier get a combination of tutoring, enrichment and musical processes. |
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April 1:
Photo essay
One mom's take on life with an autistic son. |
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March 26:
A new prescription
Wii Fun Center donated to Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. |
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March 25:
Documented
A look at aging Gaithersburg High School through the eyes of senior Bobby Oler. |
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March 20:
Starstruck
Felicia Rashad and Dominique Dawes at Holy Cross. |
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March 19:
Destination imagination
Bond Mill Elementary students take their imaginations to new levels. |
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March 18:
Advancing education
Therapy session for developmentally delayed and autistic children works on one-on-one interaction. |
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March 13:
Stuck on his students
Principal gets duct-taped to wall for charity |
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March 12:
Science Bowl stars
Montpelier Elementary comes out on top in the Science Bowl final over University Park on March 10. |
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March 11:
Montgomery Works
As recession deepens, so do needs of county's jobless. |
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March 11:
Back to work
New Hampshire Ave paving first stimulus project in nation. |
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March 5:
Do-si-do picks up steam
Square dancing attracts young and old |
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March 4:
Increasing literacy
High school athletes encourage literacy by reading to younger students. |
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March 3:
Snow day
Residents celebrate the snowfall in Olney. |
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Feb. 26:
In remembrance of a soldier
Couple starts foundation to honor daughter killed in Iraq. |
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Feb. 25:
Defibrillator demonstration
Lt. Jon Fiedler of the Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service shows the proper way to use an AED. |
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Feb. 25:
Fun run?
Participants in the Burrito Mile run and eat as a way to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. |
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Feb. 12:
Everyday Heroes
'Everyday Heroes' honored in Rockville by Leggett, Andrews. |
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Feb. 12:
Build a better robot
Competition Bowie students take part in meant to increase interest in science and mathematics. |
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Feb. 9:
Seeking answers on teens
The Gandhi Brigade interviews people in downtown Silver Spring. |
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Jan. 29:
Pet couture
Northwestern 11th-grader won $1,500 in a regional youth business competition for her dog-fashion business and discovered her future career path. |
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Jan. 28:
Helping others
The Waterboyz for Jesus, a men's service group from churches in Montgomery and Frederick counties, renovates the home of Germantown family. |
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Jan. 22:
Steaming ahead
Bowie man's passion for model trains has become a long-standing tradition at senior center. |
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Jan. 21:
Young leader
Damascus teen takes Obama's words to heart, becomes a leader. |
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Jan. 20:
Watch party in Hyattsville
Prince George's County residents celebrate inauguration together. |
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Jan. 18:
Abuzz over inauguration
An influx of guests for inaugural balls drives up hopes for big blowout at National Harbor. |
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Jan. 15:
On the hot seat
Kathryn Fortgang was named the first female fire chief in Accokeek and celebrates one year on the job. |
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Jan. 14:
Bowling days
Special Olympics bowlers train for competition in Montgomery County. |
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Jan. 6:
In their shoes
County residents make New Year's resolutions for county and state officials. |
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Dec. 29:
Healing paws
Laura Lee, a therapy dog, visits wounded soldiers and other patients at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda. |
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Dec. 24:
Slideshow: Coming home
Soldiers return from overseas in time to celebrate the holidays with family. |
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Dec. 24:
Water-skiing Santa
See his magic at National Harbor. |
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Dec. 17:
Illuminating celebration
Spencerville electrician lights up the holidays with a dazzling display in his yard. |
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Dec. 16:
Slideshow: Holiday voices
The annual Garrett Park Town Sing Along filled Town Hall with music on Dec. 12 |
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Dec. 11:
Slideshow: Making beautiful music
Young musicians get a chance to shine as part of the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra. |
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Dec. 11:
Jump Rope Warrior
Laurel students get the chance to learn from celebration of fitness and creativity in an interactive way. |
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Nov. 28:
Venue of the future
A preview of the Filmore concert venue slated for Silver Spring. |
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Nov. 28:
Jamming on air Seat Pleasant resident earns her way to air guitar finals. |
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Nov. 28:
A hot new idea Impression Technology has created 'Pure Heat' which offers a way to generate evenly distributed heat at a 70 percent electricity savings. |
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Nov. 20:
A growing duty Prince George's police officers carry out evictions on homes in foreclosure. |
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Nov. 18:
Robbers target Asians Police discuss rash of recent targeted robberies. |
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Nov. 18:
Many kinds of prayer St. Barnabas' Church in Chevy Chase holds services for hard-of-hearing members. |
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Nov. 10:
Doggone bird patrol Border collies help keep the area around Allen Pond free of geese. |
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Nov. 10:
Slideshow: Election See pictures of the 2008 election from Montgomery County photographers. |
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Nov. 6:
Making her mark Camp Springs woman nominated for national gospel award. |
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Nov. 5:
Getting out the vote Record turnout in Montgomery County. |
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Nov. 4:
Electoral opinion Prince George's residents share their opinions on some of the local issues on this year's ballot. |
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Oct. 30:
Police funeral The service career of Frederick Police Officer Mark Bremer is celebrated. |
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Oct. 30:
Real metal music Learning to play the steel drum opens up a whole new world of musical exploration. |
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Oct. 29:
Dedication of Mattie Stepanek Park Oprah joins community to dedicate Mattie's park. |
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Oct. 23:
Wild work John Berry, director of the National Zoo, talks about working at his dream job, as well as saving the local wildlife. |
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Oct. 23:
Women learn self-defense At domestic violence symposium, women learn how to fight back. |
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Oct. 8:
Interim police chief's main focus: Public image Hylton says county crime is decreasing but work must begin to improve community ties. |
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Oct. 8:
Education milestone Charlene Dukes has been chosen as the first female president of Prince George's Community College. |
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Oct. 8:
Residents, others clear debris from farm road Montgomery County NAACP takes matters into its own hands. |
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Oct. 1:
Impact Silver Spring Impact Silver Spring helps immigrant parents work with school systems to make sure their children get the most out of their education. |
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Sept. 24:
Stepping for a cause Fort Washington woman hopes to ‘Stomp Out' Sickle Cell Anemia, holds virtual walk fundraiser at Potomac Overlook. |
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Sept. 24:
A (sometimes) dirty job Rutland Jones, a supervisor for WSSC from Gaithersburg, invents device to help drill manhole covers that will save time and cut costs. |
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Sept. 23:
Farm hands A cow-milking game at the Bowie Farmers' Market helps children learn about the work that goes into the milk their parents buy. |
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Sept. 16:
Toppling a champion A champion Chinese chestnut tree was taken down Sept. 16 to make room for a new fire station in Montgomery County |
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Sept. 15:
Early learning Prince George's school officials tout the benefits of pre-kindergarten classes. |
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Sept. 3:
Healthy surroundings Sandra Marrott speaks about The Wellness Community in Bethesda, a place for cancer patients to find support, education and a peaceful setting. |
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Sept. 3:
Animal lover Bowie woman shares her love of exotic and unusual animals with children through her collection.
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Sept. 3:
Slideshow: Marching band Blake high school's marching band practices for the upcoming season. |
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August 27:
Keeping Montgomery schools running Custodians work hard not only during the school year but during the summer as well to keep schools in shape. |
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August 26:
Slideshow: First day of school Children arrive at Cresthaven Elementary School in Silver Spring on Tuesday, Aug. 26, for the first day of a new school year.
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August 19:
Our House The 'Our House' residential job-training center for youth in Brookeville helps kids develop a work ethic.
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August 14:
Food for thought Eat your way through the 2008 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair with Gazette reporter Sebastian Montes. |
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August 13:
Fair newbie Visit the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair with Gazette reporter Bradford Pearson. |
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August 13:
Living history Visitors can immerse themselves in history during the reenactment of the Battle of Bladensburg. |
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August 13:
Improving education Officials offer a tour of the new Linganore High School at Oakdale before its opening on Aug. 25. |
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August 7:
A new use for an old move Workouts involving hula hoops offer a low-impact exercise with a touch of nostalgia. |
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August 1:
Table Tennis champs Couple from Bowie that play table tennis on the world stage have been going strong for 40 years. |
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July 30:
Super shoppers John Hein of Silver Spring is a super shopper for a food bank, getting food on sale and using coupons to save them money. |
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July 23:
Purple Line support University of Maryland students come together to support building of the Purple Line. |
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July 17:
Rocket girls Girls in the SISTER Program put together and fly miniature rockets to help them get interested in math and science. |
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July 16:
Oath of Honor After months of training, recruits at the Montgomery County police training academy graduate from classes and move on to serve their communities. |
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July 2:
Swim lessons Adults and children alike can learn how to swim at Prince George's County pools. |
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July 2:
Swim lessons Adults and children alike can learn how to swim at Prince George's County pools. |
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July 2:
Welcome home The Jackson family, of Poolesville, including 14 children gets new house thanks to TVs Extreme Makeover. |
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July 2:
Roadside Manner Recruits learn how to assess conflicts and deal with people in a variety of situations. |
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June 19:
Fast food Dennis Tran currently holds the title of World's Fastest Pizza-Maker and demonstrates and discusses his style. |
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June 19:
Cooped up As an Eagle Scout project, Accokeek resident Josh Queen built a free-range chicken coop for Hard Bargain Farm. |
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June 16:
Dancin' shoes Prince George's County officials got up and danced on stage on June 14 to benefit Joe's Movement Emporium in Mount Rainier. |
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June 16:
Recycling in Boulder - part 2 Frederick County officials tour Boulder, Colo., recycling facility in June, 2008. |
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June 12:
Recycling in Boulder - part 1 Boulder resident Regina Bock talks about her experience and the changing awareness of recycling and limiting trash output. |
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June 10:
Turtles on the run Susan Hagood of the Humane Society of the U.S. talks about the relocation of box turtles from the path of the Intercounty Connector. |
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June 9:
Looking back Rafi Moerson looks back on the high points of his four years at Walter Johnson High School in advance of graduation. |
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June 4:
A sense of community Recruits participate in such events as the annual Torch Run as a group - a group that's grown closer over their weeks of training. |
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May 16:
Bingo! Bingo afficionados discuss the game and what keeps them coming back. |
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May 16:
The wild blue yonder Lt. Commander William Anderson, Naval Public Affairs Officer, previews the May 15 Joint Services open house air show. |
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May 7:
A few too many? Rookies at the Montgomery County Police Academy learn to deal with all types of situations - including drunk drivers. |
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April 11:
In the driver's seat In addition to classroom work, police candidates also have to undergo hands-on training and tests in such things as shooting and driving. |
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April 10:
Getting a laugh out of life Laughing yoga class at the Bowie Senior Center brings the concepts of health and happiness together. |
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April 10:
40 years later Nathaniel Slayton talks about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. |
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April 8:
40 years later Former NAACP President Roscoe Nix speaks about the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |
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March 28:
The place to be A preview of the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Prince George's County. |
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March 17:
Journey back Member of the Society for Creative Anachronism keep medieval crafts and customs alive through practice and learning. |
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Feb. 22:
Work of art Scenes of the statue "The Awakening" being moved into National Harbor in Fort Washington on Feb. 22.
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March 5:
Classroom life Much of the early part of a recruit's training is spent in the classroom, learning the basics he or she will need out in the field. |
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Feb. 26:
Keeping the memory alive Martin Luther King day is celebrated at Rockville High School. |
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Feb. 21:
Wild and wooly time Raising alpacas, which are related to llamas, has been adopted by several families in Prince George's County.
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Feb. 19:
Take A Bow View Gazette footage of the Take A Bow program Feb. 17 at the Music Center at Strathmore.
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Jan. 29:
Go granny, go! Kathryn Cooley of Barnesville got a surprise visit from NASCAR star Jeff Burton when he delivered a grand prize car to her on Jan. 22.
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Jan. 22:
Rocking out Groups can get the experience of being a band on a world tour when they play the game "Rock Band."
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Jan. 11:
Budding poets Parkdale High School's spoken word poetry club gives students a chance to express themselves.
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Jan. 1:
Looking ahead Butch Bernstein looks forward to 2008 as he takes the step into self-employment with his photography business.
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Dec. 21:
Holiday illumination Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro offers visitors more than a mile of glowing holiday fun for the whole family.
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Nov. 28:
Keeping the song alive Ottley School of Music in Hyattsville is continuing to teach music to students despite financial troubles.
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Nov. 28:
Play on Potomac resident Kenneth Liao, 14, gets an opportunity to play violin on a grand stage - with the National Philharmonic.
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Nov. 21:
Family meal Trinity Episcopal Church fish frys are successful, participants say, because itÕs good food that helps grow the sense of community.
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Nov. 20:
You're playing my song The National Philharmonic is holding ÒConcerts for second gradersÓ which help introduce Montgomery County youths to classical music.
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Nov. 20:
Season of Giving Since 2004, Mid-County United Ministries has been marching to raise money in order to help feed those in need.
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Nov. 16:
Full-service gas: A blast from the past Cheltenham Service Center is one of a few full-service stations left in Maryland.
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Nov. 13:
Saving the pups The Montgomery County Humane Society takes in 25 dogs rescued from a puppy mill in Virginia and prepares them for adoption.
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Music with positive message Capitol Heights brother and sister create hip-hop with more positive themes for younger audiences. |
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Paving the way Archaeologists working along the proposed Intercounty Connector route are extracting and preserving artifacts that tell the history of the land.
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 | October 26:
Up for a scare? Brave souls can get their thrills and chills with a visit to GoatMan Hollow in Riverdale.
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 | October 24:
Get up and move Watch the technique and moves of competitors at the Latin Dance competition at Watkins Mill High School on Oct. 19, 2007.
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 | October 15:
Singing her heart out From the time she was three years old, Puria Jackson says she knew she loved to sing - and she's beginning to share that talent.
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 | October 3:
Slide show: The sniper shootings Five years after the string of killings throughout the area began, a look back at some of the images from those three weeks of fear.
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 | September 26:
Noise pollution Residents in Kensington say the sound of trains blowing their horns is a blight on an otherwise pleasant neighborhood.
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 | September 13:
Slide show: Fair days View images of some of the fun of 2007's The Prince George's County Fair.
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 | September 7:
On a roll Chris Jones, a 5-year-old duckpin bowler from Laurel, and his family offer thoughts on the art of his sport.
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 | September 4:
Wild work Take a look at some of the good work being done for animals at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Gaithersburg.
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 | August 29:
School's in session Parents kissed their children and waved goodbye as Fairland Elementary School in Silver Spring welcomed students back for another school year on Monday.
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 | August 23:
Back to school Prince George's County schools opened for the 2007-2008 school year on Aug. 20.
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 | August 21:
Slideshow: Heirloom tomatoes Mark Israel of Query Mill Hill Farm discusses the challenges and rewards of growing organic heirloom tomatoes in Montgomery County this season.
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 | August 16:
Fair in full swing From music to animals to people just having fun, enjoy some of the sights and sounds of the Montgomery County fair.
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 | August 15:
Two-wheel transportation Officers in the Gaithersburg Police Department have been training on Segways to familiarize themselves with the vehicles, for use in crowds.
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 | August 15:
Master Gardeners The Master Gardeners' display at the Montgomery County fair offers information and demonstrations on safe, attractive horticulture to visitors.
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 | August 14:
Safety drill Emergency and school officials work together to practice their response in the event of a shooting in an area school by staging one at Clarksburg.
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 | August 8:
Fair warning An overview of what visitors can expect if they decide to visit the 59th annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair.
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 | August 8:
History lesson Roscoe Whipp talks about the origins of the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair and how it has changed since its inception.
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 | August 1:
Sing it Sharon Clark, winner of the Billie Holiday vocal competition, talks about her road to the contest and what led her to invest her musical talent in jazz standards.
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 | August 1:
Not just for children Adults are getting exercise and having fun playing dodgeball in an area league.
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 | July 23:
Trim the trees BGE, in an effort to curb the number of electrical outages following storms, has started a program of aggressively trimming tree limbs that are close to power lines.
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 | July 19:
Saving some green Chris Holmgren says there is no such thing as waste wood, and the Community Woodlands Alliance puts that into practice, using felled trees to create useful items.
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 | July 11:
Golf lessons Girls get the chance to visit the golf course and try their hand at the sport.
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 | July 6:
Little lime dudes Traffic-calming measures being taken by concerned citizens have been met with defacement and theft.
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 | June 21:
Farm fresh Fresh produce can be found weekly at farmer's markets.
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 | June 20:
Not just hot air Residents came out to a rally in support of renewable energy.
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 | June 20:
High Fashion Seniors at Margaret Schweinhaut Center model clothing.
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 | June 6:
Moving forward Damascus High School celebrates graduation on their home turf. |
 | June 6:
Speak out Walt Whitman graduate Reed Wilson delivers a graduation speech, poetry slam style.
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 | June 6:
Women in motion Strathmore celebrates, examines women in the arts.
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 | May 1:
Taking a hike Eight Poolesville High School students joined the Wild Montgomery Walk About, an Earth Day event.
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 | May 1:
Bridging the gap Blair student group helps minorities reach success in academics
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 | April 6:
Sign of spring Developers envision Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Kenwood
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 | March 26: A first look Developers envision National Harbor as a bustling attraction to rival others in the area.
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 | March 9: Live at WNHS Northwood students get a chance to test their talent on the airwaves.
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 | Jan. 31: St. Martin's principal kisses a pig Sister Sharon puckers up.
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 | Nov. 8: Election Day in Montgomery County Nancy Dacek explains training finished before the election. |
 | Nov. 1: A bad day to be a pumpkin at Walter Johnson Lessons masked as fun for Halloween. |
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Oct. 25:
Scouting Jamboree on the Air Scouts from all over the world talked to each other via amateur radio at Boyds event. |
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Oct. 18:
Video: Bombers arrive, bringing echoes of the past Crowds gather at county airpark to witness a bit of history with "Wings of Freedom." |
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