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News in Review: Local Man Pleads Guilty to Transporting Child Pornography and Eco-Friendly Salon

If you missed the news this week in Silver Spring, no worries. We cover it here in our weekly review!

This week we reported on the Democratic National Committee hosting a campaign party, Halloween safety tips and crime.

1. If you are taking the kids out to trick-or-treat, the Mongomery County Police wants you to be safe. Here are a few tips that everyone can follow from motorists to homeowners.

2. An eco-friendly Salon in Silver Spring celebrated their one-year anniversary. Facing a culture of down-sizing, Magwood searched for ways to gain financial independence. This gave birth to her business .

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3. The Democratic National Committe hosted their kick-off campaign at Blair High School. The party is a forum to engage constituents in the reelection of President Barack Obama and Maryland Democrats in the 2012 election.

4. A Silver Spring man plead guilty to charges of transporting child pornography and destruction of records. Terry Lee Nolley, 47, faces over 30 years in prison.

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5. A court ruled that MDPetitions.com can intervene in a lawsuit between proponents of the recently passed Maryland DREAM Act and the Maryland State Board of Elections. The group will legally be able to defend the petition drive that put the DREAM Act to a referendum.

6. Montgomery County Police were busy this week. Robberies dominate the weekly major crimes summary

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