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Week in Review: August 21

A week's worth of stories in Wheaton Patch.

The news happens fast. In case you missed anything, here's what we covered last week in Wheaton Patch:

- In a speech to county leaders, Governor Martin O'Malley warned more budget cuts and tax increases may be on the way next year.

- Victims of a car crash on Holly Grove Road have been identified, but the accident's circumstances remain under police investigation.

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- A suspect was arrested in the sexual abuse of a minor at Unique Bazaar thrift store.

- Colesville Road was completely shut down for several hours on Thursday following a collision and fuel spill.

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- A Wheaton author's book has landed on the New York Time's Bestseller list.

- Summer of Lunch visited the ultimate "Wheaton-y" spot: El Pollo Rico.

- Montgomery County Police arrested a Silver Spring man in connection with January's burglary and assault at New Creation Baptist Church

- Jobs, Maryland's economy and property taxes were hot issues at a Town Hall Meeting hosted by District 18 elected representatives.

- A local food pantry is looking for ways to offer--and afford--healthier food for clients in need.

- They're called "dollar stores"... but Is it Really a Dollar?

- Patch launched its new series, "Dispatches: The Changing American Dream" (send in your thoughts to be a part!).

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