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The Fight By the Parking Lot

What creates the fire in a human being to intend on physically harming another? If discovered and attended to, what are the possibilities for healing the world from this new vantage point?

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Pets

All-Star Saturday—One Day Only—Name Your Pet Adoption Fee

What is love worth? Help MCHS keep the momentum going in the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. Adopt a cat or dog for a fee you choose on Sept. 8 and take home one of our all-star dogs or cats!

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How to defeat the enemy in life?

How to defeat the enemy in life?

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Aspiring Voter for 2016

A high school student's feelings about voting in 2016.

Education

Blog: Get One of Our Billionaires to Do That!

Perhaps one of the county's billionaires could underwrite MCPS's backpack giveaway for needy students. Would students turn down free Redskins backpacks?

Arts & Entertainment

Blog: The Other F Words: Friendship, Fidelity and Foolishness

Storytelling concert at The Writer's Center, Sept. 15. There is a saying that "the shortest distance between two people is a story."

Patch's House & Home

Before You Remodel, Hold a Family Meeting

We recommend that, long before any dust is raised or furniture or the refrigerator is moved, you hold a family meeting about your upcoming renovation.

Awareness

Blog: West Nile Virus—What You Need to Know

This past week, Maryland reported its first death from West Nile virus. Here’s what you need to know about the virus.

Arts & Entertainment

Blog: Shine up Your Smile for 'The Little Mermaid' Auditions

Get tips and advice on how to audition for Adventure Theatre MTC's production of "The Little Mermaid" on Sept. 7.

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Government

Job Hunting Tips from the U.S. Labor Secretary

On Labor Day 2012 and every day, one of Labor Secretary Solis' top priorities is to help those looking for work get the training they need for good-paying jobs.

 
 
 

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