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  If having the kids around the house for a week of winter break got you thinking about how much they really need something to do this summer, now is the time to start perusing the C...

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  Each week, Patch compiles a list of weekend activities in the area. Check back weekly and tell us in the comments about not-to-be-missed events on your calendar.   Richar...

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Seven Montgomery County artists will be among 250 of the nation’s finest artisans exhibiting in Gaithersburg, MD, for the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival on Friday, Oct. 12, through Sunday, Oct...

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  By Chris Leyden, Capital News Service The president, vice president and first lady welcomed this year's summer Olympians and Paralympians to the White House Friday, and gave ...

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It's short and simple but seemed to capture the moment: Laura Starr "Mom!?" Your Patch swag is on its way! ---   The Smithsonian’s National Zoo recently welc...