Monday, December 31, 2012
Among the most popular articles on Patch this year: Costco's delayed opening, a kippah-wearing student, a stun gun attack and more.
In school news: The parents of a Jewish student at Northwood High School complained when the principal asked them to provide a letter from a rabbi justifying the kippah their son wore to school. The resulting controversy led to a change in the high school's headwear policy such that no letter is now necessary. In business news: The wholesale giant Costco engrossed Wheaton readers this year. Patch tracked construction progress, announced when job applications opened for the store, and shared news of the delayed opening. Dick's Sporting Goods opened in the Wheaton mall in October. After some indications that The Royal Mile Pub was closing for good, the popular Wheaton restaurant reopened under a new owner in time for St. Patrick's Day. In …
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Maryland had its own horrific shootings in 2012, but it wasn't a year all about bad news. Remember Zaching, dinosaur footprints and the lawless Batman?
The end of the year is an opportunity to look back at the news that had us riveted in Maryland. Here are Patch's most-read stories of 2012: Blue State Politics: Referendum Wins in Maryland Make National Headlines A dominant state Democratic Party, a progressive electorate and other factors converged in Maryland on Election Day to bring passage of same-sex marriage, in-state tuition for some illegal immigrants and expanded gambling. -- Two Young Women Dead in Ellicott City Train Derailment Two young women one week away from going back to college died at the site of a CSX train derailment in Ellicott City. -- Perry Hall High School Shooting Opens 2012-2013 School Year A 15-year-old was accused of shooting another student in Perry Hall High…
Friday, March 23, 2012
Our readers love swimming in Kensington!
Spring is here! The weather feels great to take a dip in a swimming pool in the Silver Spring area. We asked for the best swimming location in Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Kensington and Wheaton and readers responded: Kenmont Swim & Tennis Club. Check back next week for another Reader's Choice.
Monday, March 19, 2012
What is the best place for an aquatic workout in the area? We want your pick.
Where's your favorite place to swim? Patch sites in Silver Spring, Wheaton, Kensington and Takoma Park are teaming up to find the best place in the area to have a swim in our Readers' Choice contest. It's easy to participate: Simply vote for your favorite place in the poll below. Choose from the following places: What makes your favorite the best of the bunch? Don't see your favorite on the list? Tell us about it in the comment box below the poll. Click on the link of your favorite place to swim in the list above, then—on its Patch Places listing—rate it and review it. It's that easy! The poll starts on Monday, March 19, at 5 a.m. and closes at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 23. The winning workout spot's name will be posted on Patch after …
Monday, March 12, 2012
Irish or not— where do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Who's up for some green beer? Patch sites in Silver Spring, Wheaton, Kensington and Takoma Park are teaming up to find the best place for a St. Patrick's Day celebration in the area for our third Readers' Choice contest. It's easy to participate: Simply vote for your favorite St. Paddy's spot in the poll below. Choose from the following places: What makes your favorite the best of the bunch? Don't see your favorite on the list? Tell us about it in the comment box below the poll. Click on the link of your favorite spot in the list above, then—on its Patch Places listing—rate it and review it. It's that easy! The poll starts on Monday, March 12, at 5 a.m. and closes at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 16. The winning restaurant's name will be posted …
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
What is the best place to workout in the area? We want your pick.
Where's your favorite place to work out? Patch sites in Silver Spring, Wheaton, Kensington and Takoma Park are teaming up to find the best workout spot in the area in our second Readers' Choice contest. (Last week, we looked at favorite late-night restaurants.) It's easy to participate: Simply vote for your favorite workout spot in the poll below. Choose from the following places: What makes your favorite the best of the bunch? Don't see your favorite on the list? Tell us about it in the comment box below the poll. Click on the link of your favorite workout spot in the list above, then—on its Patch Places listing—rate it and review it. It's that easy! The poll starts on Monday, March 5, at 5 a.m. and closes at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 9. …
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9:02 am on Thursday, December 27, 2012
Considering that the list you consult for your empirical data ranks every Republican "ahead" of every Democrat on the "conservative" -->"liberal" continuum, I think we can agree that for YOUR purposes all we need to do is designate party affiliation and you will know all you need to know. Just say it, Chris W. I'll be honest. When I read http://bit.ly/VbUcUm , the Republican Party platform, I … more ›