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Events

Today,  8:30 am

Camp Cardinal Open House

Christ Episcopal School
Today,  9:45 am

Rockville Community Nursery School Open House

Rockville Community Nursery School
Today,  10:30 am

My First Little House Books: Sugar Snow

Meadowside Nature Center
Today,  11:00 am

Thirsty Thursdays

Potomac Pizza

News

In a rally last summer, Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski of the Archdiocese of Baltimore gathered with other faith leaders and immigrant activists at Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore to support the Maryland Dream Act.

Government

'Dream Act' Referendum Headed for Appeal

Yesterday
Thanksgiving in February will be held Feb. 28 at participating restaurants around Montgomery County.

Volunteers in the News

Help Fight Hunger With Thanksgiving in February

2 days ago

Government

Prosecutors Transfer Case of Teacher Accused of Sex Offenses

2 days ago
The East Coast's first iPic theater is planned to open in White Flint in 2014.

Business

IPic Theater Slated for White Flint

2 days ago
Austin Tritto (Wootton) vs. Mikey Macklin (Damascus).

Sports

VIDEO: Wrestlers Win, Place at County Championships

2 days ago
Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Home on West Montgomery Avenue predates city zoning laws governing parking.

Government

Planning Commission Agenda: Pumphrey Parking Lot and Pike Plan

2 days ago

Schools

PHOTO GALLERY: Montrose Christian Downs Takoma Academy, 50-37

Monday, February 20
Students attend the Annapolis signing ceremony for the Maryland Dream Act in May. If the Dream Act survives referendum this fall, illegal immigrants who meet certain requirements (including graduation from a Maryland high school and proof that they or their parents pay income tax) will be be eligible for in-state tuition rates at Maryland colleges.

Government

'Dream Act' Referendum Survives Legal Challenge

Monday, February 20

Local Voices

Patch Blogs

What Would You Tell a New, First-Time Mom?

New Mom; Communications Manager, Johns Hopkins …

A video on YouTube provides advice to new moms.
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The Black MCPS Advanced Placement Team is Getting Lapped

Senior Study Director, Westat. Former evaluation …

If the AP exams were a footrace with four MCPS teams—a white team, an Asian team, a Latin team, and a black team—the black team would come in dead last.
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Hello Again From LJ

Mutts Matter Rescue is a nonprofit, all-volunteer…

LJ is an adorable, smart Dachshund-mix who is still looking for a family to call her own. She’s a great companion dog and is always up for a new adventure.
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Recreation is Good For Our Health!

It may be that we need to include our local Recreation Community Centers right along with our local pharmacy when looking for relief from our ailments.
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Happy Birthday From Rockville Businesses!

Rockville deals from Tim's Deals.
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