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Va. group caters to Siamese rescues and adoptions

Millions of cats across the country desperately need homes, but one local rescue group is putting the spotlight on a particular breed: the Siamese.

Saturday - 02/23/2013, 12:40pm EST

Tags: Siamese, cats, adoption, Siamese Cat Rescue Center

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After fatal Glenarden fire, fire chief urges use of smoke detectors

Prince George's County firefighters are stressing the importance of a working smoke detector following a fire that killed two young girls and their father Thursday.

Friday - 02/22/2013, 07:00am EST

Tags: smoke detector, fire,

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Va. and Md. debate bike safety laws

Both Maryland and Virginia are considering new legislation when it comes to bicycle safety.

Saturday - 02/16/2013, 09:27am EST

Tags: bike laws, biking, helmet,

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Montgomery Co. schools must rethink school evaluations

Montgomery County has long touted its teacher evaluation system, which includes peer review for struggling teachers, as a great tool to ensure quality in the classroom. However, State Superintendent Lillian M. Lowery - the head of Maryland's schools - is not impressed.

Saturday - 02/09/2013, 08:38am EST

Tags: Montgomery County schools, Race to the Top, State Superintendent Lillian M. Lowery, The Gazette

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Va. breeder testifies business is not puppy mill, others disagree

A local dog breeder fights for zoning rights for what she says is a healthy operation, but testimony against her facilities may tell a different story.

Friday - 02/08/2013, 08:49pm EST

Tags: Fauquier County, broad run, boxer, great dane, french bulldog, doberman

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Putting the 'public' back in PSC

Delegate Al Carr thinks Maryland consumers deserve more.

Wednesday - 02/06/2013, 09:30am EST

Tags: al carr, psc

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How to eat healthy on a budget (VIDEO)

Jenna Umbriac, a nutrition educator for Manna Food Center in Montgomery County, offers tips for finding good food that doesn't break the bank.

Tuesday - 02/05/2013, 06:38am EST

Tags: snap, manna food, jenna umbriac, food stamps

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Highlighting hunger, leaders take $5 challenge (VIDEO)

Feeding a family on $5 a day is not a challenge for thousands of families, it's a necessity. Even in affluent Montgomery County, thousands struggle to live on the federally funded supplemental nutrition assistance program, or SNAP, known to most people as food stamps.

Tuesday - 02/05/2013, 03:28am EST

Tags: hunger, snap,

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A new life: Rescued dogs from fighting rings find second chance

Emmy and Lizzy have a story that resembles something out of a crime drama. Over a year ago, the dogs were scooped up when federal agents busted a multi-state crime operation that involved narcotics, firearms and dog- fighting.

Saturday - 02/02/2013, 12:41pm EST

Tags: Washington Humane Society, dog fighting

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