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Police say Mohamed Bah, left, was high on PCP when he climbed on a fire truck in a Calverton parking lot. He is facing attempted murder and assault charges.

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Naked on a Firetruck, Burglar Lays Low in Target: Weird News

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Gary Stevens rides Oxbow to victory in Saturday's Preakness Stakes.

Sports

Longshot Oxbow Wins Preakness Stakes

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A woman watches the four race at Pimlico Race Course before the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes on May 21, 2011. The 138th Preakness Stakes highlights a day-long celebration at Pimlico on Saturday.

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Preakness Guide: Traffic, Events, Infield, Live Updates

2 days ago
Gun sales are on the rise in Maryland after Obama calls for stricter laws.

Government

Gun Control, Gas Tax Hike Laws Signed Thursday

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Journeys

Teen Grabs National Speedskating Title

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This residence is one of several homes for sale in Rockville this week. MAY 16, 2013

Real Estate

Homes For Sale in Rockville This Week

Thursday, May 16
Jessica Jimeno, AKA "Betty Bam Bam," is a blocker for the Rockville-based Black-Eyed Suzies.

Sports

Profile: Why Betty Bam Bam Does Roller Derby

Thursday, May 16

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Sisterhood of the Traveling Slams: Meet The Black-Eyed Suzies

Thursday, May 16

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Give Your Mom the Time of Day

Author of Easy Weekly Meals Touchscreen Cookbooks…

Did you know that as many as 86 percent of American moms feel unappreciated? On Mother’s Day pamper your mom with a few simple treats you can make from or for the kitchen.
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Seven Reasons to Embrace the Cicada Swarmageddon

Sometime soon thousands of cicada nymphs will push their way out of the ground across the east coast. Here in The Nature Conservancy’s Maryland/DC and Virginia chapters, we can’t wait.
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Free Speech Clause is Not Absolute

Letter to Rockville's City Attorney concerning First Amendment rights
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40 O’Malley-Brown Tax Hikes = $20 Billion by 2018

Tax and fee hikes take their toll on Maryland's economy.
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MCHS Featured pets, 5/8/13

This week is Be Kind to Animals Week! You can be kind by adopting a shelter pet and giving him or her a wonderful new home.
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Events

Today,  8:00 am

Poplar Spring's 10th Annual Run For The Animals: 5K Race 1 Mile Fun Walk

2000 Shorefield Rd
Today,  10:00 am

Sports Card & Comic Book Show

1960 Chain Bridge Rd
Today,  10:00 am

To the Arctic 3D in IMAX

601 Light St
Today,  10:00 am

Sunday Fun-Day

Imagination Stage