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  The best in the state's offerings of Latin food and entertainment will be available to patrons who attend the inaugural Maryland Latino Festival on Sunday at the Maryland State Fai...

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Olympic kayaker and Darnestown native Caroline Queen says she wishes she had medaled, but was honored just to be in the Games representing the United States. Queen fell short of plac...

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  Growing up, many people have the fantasy of becoming a rock star – learning an instrument, practicing for hours upon end in their parents’ basement, and maybe even playing a gig at...

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  With the 2012 Olympic Games in full swing in London, we asked business owners to let us know how they're celebrating. On Monday, we featured the Doggy Olympic Games at Best Fr...

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Get ready to knock 6 percent off your back-to-school shopping bills come mid-August.From Aug. 12-18, Marylanders will have the opportunity to shop tax-free on qualifying merchandise. Clot...

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  Humans weren't the only athletes catching the spirit of Olympic competition last week. Best Friends Pet Care, at 5530 Randolph Road in Rockville, held a Doggy Olympic Games on...

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When are highs in the 80s considered a relief? When temperatures the week before shot up to almost 100 degrees and averaged about 92. According to the National Weather Service, tempe...

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Whether you’re tuning in to the Olympics this year to root for Michael Phelps in the swimming finals or to watch Venus Williams take on the world’s top tennis players, you may have to sac...