9 Stops on 'Ice Cream Trail' | Patch PM

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Maryland's Best 'Ice Cream Trail' Passport Challenge Begins

Some may not know, but Maryland is home to nine of its own fresh dairy farms--and they make some top-notch ice cream, representatives say.

This summer, area residents are being invited to visit each of those nine dairy farms and try their handmade ice cream. If you do, you could be named one of Maryland's 2016 Ice Cream Trailblazers. >>> Read more.

Marine Launching Photography Business with $10K Prize

A soon-to-be retired U.S. Marine plans to launch a photography career after winning a $10,000 prize on theMaryland Lottery’s Poker Showdown scratch-off.

The Suitland resident enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 30, and because he was much older than the other privates at his first duty station, he quickly ended up with the nickname “Unkl Mike.” >>> Read more.

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Job Hunting In Maryland? Patch's Jobs Board Has Thousands Of Them

• You can search for part-time and full-time jobs in every category imaginable. You can post a job, too.

Maryland Police to Step Up Seatbelt Enforcement

• Do you always buckle up? The 'Click It or Ticket' campaign kicks off this week on Maryland highways, bridges and tunnels.

Ugly Metro Commute Nears: What You Can Do About It

• Metro has a year-long plan to make fixes system-wide, resulting in massive shutdowns and single-tracking -- but there are ways to cope.

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