Jun 5, 2009 | WTOP-FM Washington
Decision to use fake grass starts local turf war
A move to install artificial turf fields at area schools has a home-grown industry green -- with envy.
End of the year is busy at West Friendship Elementary
Now start the busy days at West Friendship Elementary. From now until mid June the calendar is overflowing with culminating events at our local elementary.
The following is a summary of incidents in the upcounty to which the Montgomery County Police responded recently.
Building a feast for the senses at Seneca Academy
Seneca Academy students Julie Constantinescu, 10, of Germantown, Julie Hirschfeld, 11, of Bethesda, and Stephen Skelton, 10, of Germantown plant a sensory garden at the Darnestown school.
The following is a summary of incidents in the upcounty to which the Montgomery County Police responded recently.
Man gets 18 months for fatal collision in Woodbine
By Mike Santa Rita msantarita@patuxent.com Posted 4/16/09 A West Virginia man was sentenced to 18 months in prison in Howard County Circuit Court Thursday for his role in a high speed collision on Frederick Road in Woodbine last year that killed a Mount Airy man.
Md. Court of Appeals disbars lawyer for filing false reports
A Laytonsville lawyer who filed false business reports and was held in contempt in U.S. Bankruptcy Court has been disbarred by the Court of Appeals.
Spring Fling at PCC Minds in Motions Childcare will host a Spring Fling for area children at the Potomac Community Center on Friday, April 10 from 11a.m. a ' 2 p.m. at the Potomac Community Center.
The following is a summary of incidents in the upcounty to which the Montgomery County Police responded recently.
Maryland-based bank opens branch in town; grand opening set for April 11
Damascus Community Bank employees Charlie Stott, Star Wilkerson, Stacey Sullivan, Lou Glover and Jeanne Ackerman stand outside the newest branch located at 201 E. Ridgeville Blvd.
Tough Times for Doggy Retirement Home
It's a retirement home for dogs, and it's almost out of money. The House With a Heart in Laytonsville, Md., cares for older dogs that have little chance of finding a new home.
Economy Threatens Md. Dog Sanctuary
LAYTONSVILLE, Md. - A home dedicated to taking care of older dogs may be forced to close its doors forever because of the bad economy.
On Pomeroy's NIST List: 'an iPhone on Steroids'
Bio Box Meet the Federal Player of the Week , Orlando Illi. Name: Joshua Pomeroy Position: Physicist, National Institute of Standards and Technology Age: 34 Residence: Laytonsville, Md.
Montgomery residents dig out after snowstorm drops up to 6 inches
The most snow in recent memory fell in the Washington region overnight, leaving treacherous driving conditions as crews worked to remove the quickly accumulating powder.
Two dead in separate upcounty crashes
Two upcounty men died in a pair of early morning crashes Saturday in Germantown.
No action yet on plan to replace septic systems
Talk is intensifying on ways to help property owners in the Clarksburg Historic District hook up to public sewer and water lines in an effort to stem what county officials say is a public health hazard.
Ruppert Landscape opens Charlotte Branch
LAYTONSVILLE, MD Ruppert Landscape, formerly known as Ruppert Nurseries, recently opened its newest branch in Charlotte, NC, bringing more than 30 years of landscape construction and management experience to ...
Bills could mean less frequent audits for smallest towns
Sara Gilbertson has a limited amount of money to spend on maintaining her Battery Park community's clubhouse, infrastructure and grounds keeping.
Runaway foster dog found after month in Germantown woods
It took three surveillance cameras, two pet detectives and several thousand dollars, but after a month, Andie the runaway foster dog is back at home.
Seniors in Prince George's agree Obama has a lot of work ahead
Paul Boyland laughs while Fred J. D'Ascoli looks on as Damascus Senior Center director Tony Edghill leads a discussion Monday of their expectations for the presidency of Barack Obama.
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