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Playing Catch Up: Weeks 200 & 201, Olney, MD Nov. 07 & 14, 2009
Fall painting, raking leaves, winterizing the summer's motorized yard equipment, cutting and splitting firewood - then there's every day work if one has it, to pay the bills.
Olney Toys Hosts Big Pre-Holiday Sale
Olney Toys is offering 20% off of everything in the entire store. The sale ends tomorrow, November 29, 2009, so be sure to stop in and stock up on great holiday gifts for all the little ones on your list! From arts and crafts to creative play; from construction vehicles to baby dolls, Olney Toys offers a wide selection, so you're sure to find ...
Will solar thermal heat up again?
Editor's Note: Scientific American 's George Musser will be chronicling his experiences installing solar panels in Solar at Home .
It has been a year of variety for the Jazz at Olney series. From the smooth, modern sounds of saxophonist Tim Warfield to Brazilian vocalist Kenia, the venue has presented a jazz lover's sample platter.
Field of Screams courtesy of Siobahn Beckett 3
For most Towson students, Halloween happens only once a year. But for theatre majors Siobhan Beckett, Eric Poch and Vince Constantino, Halloween season means transforming into scary zombies and creepy clowns, and getting paid to frighten already terrified customers.
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Public Speaking Skills Can Help Your Child Compete for College Placement
Public speaking leaves many people feeling fearful and uncomfortable. Springboard Training is pleased to announce its first annual Speak-A-Boo competition for Positive Teens OLNEY, MD, October 24, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In this challenging college admissions climate, it's important to give your child every advantage.
An English psychological thriller first produced in 1935, Emlyn Williams' "Night Must Fall" seems a bit creaky in its resurrection at Olney Theatre Center.
Hauntings in Montgomery County
The makeup trailer, shown here in 2007, at Markoff's Haunted Forest in Dickerson is where actors prepare for the scariness to come.
Visit cat-friendly local businesses at the DC Green Festival
Photo by: VangieAdH If you're heading out to the DC Green Festival this weekend, be sure to think of your cat and look for these folks among the exhibitors.
Another Legionnaire Passes and Corner Gets Make Over: Weeks 193...
As we gathered Oct. 19 for Week 193, Post Commander Halsey came with the sad news.
Safeway to Plow $100M Into MontCo Store Makeovers
Safeway is going to spend some serious bucks renovating its stores in Montgomery County .
Safeway to spend $100M on Md. stores
Safeway will invest $100 million in the renovation of stores in Montgomery County over the next five years, the company announced.
Downcounty residents laud Cabin John Dog Park
First, Ferris, a shepherd and husky mix, bounded after one of his four tennis balls.
Some Motorists Oppose Proposed ICC Toll Rates
OLNEY, Md. - ABC 7 News has learned more Wednesday night about exactly how much it will cost to drive on the Intercounty Connector .
James Martin, 55, of Silver Spring, Md. Killed Oct. 2 in the parking lot of Shoppers Food Warehouse grocery store in Wheaton, Md.
Better weather means more people at festival
Ty Schaeffer, of Long Trout Winery in Alburn, pours samples to a bridal party group at the Gettysburg Wine Festival on Saturday.
Campus Ministry Helps Catholics Keep the Faith at College
Having attended Catholic schools in Olney, Md., throughout her life, Kellie Ileto found a decidedly more diverse setting when she arrived at the University of Rochester in the fall of 2006.
Residents' suit says water OK violates law
Two residents of Emory Church Road in Olney have filed a lawsuit against the Montgomery County Council and the Maryland Department of the Environment seeking to overturn a decision on a water/sewer category change that could allow a large church to be built on the rural road.
Law and Order: 'A Passion for Justice: An Encounter with Clarence Darrow"
THIS WEEK: Clarence Darrow was perhaps the most inspiring lawyer who ever lived .
Witness protection went too far
Though saying the problem of gang-related witness intimidation a oecannot be overstated,a Marylanda s highest court threw out robbery and assault convictions because the trial judge went too far in shielding the witnessesa identities from the defendant.