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Bites Nearby: Hot Chocolate
It's getting cold and hot chocolate is a great way to survive the icy tundra - why not try these local cocoa purveyors?

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It's getting cold and hot chocolate is a great way to survive the icy tundra - why not try these local cocoa purveyors?

Otha Thornton, president-elect of the national PTA, was the keynote speaker at a Nov. 3 meeting of local PTA representatives.
Two Pasadena residents were arrested by Maryland Natural Resources Police on theft and credit card charges, according to an NRP release.
If you're looking for a little excitement this weekend, try these events on for size.
The Mountain Road and Riviera Beach branches, along with all of the other libraries in Anne Arundel County, will allow patrons to borrow e-readers starting on Nov. 2.
Conjure up the flavors of Mexico in honor of the Day of the Dead.
Despite being on the sex offender registry, only sex offenders who are actively on parole or probation can face restrictions.
The Pasadena-based nonprofit organization works to help pediatric patients in need during the holidays.
The votes are in - let's take a look at how each level of play did.
Giant Food and Lauer's in Pasadena were both honored businesses.
We look at some of the top Patch stories from the previous week.
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The contest offers a variety of prizes, but perhaps the most important is money for a charity of your choice - where would you spend it?
The event was a fundraiser to help raise money for the historic site.
Worried about having too much Halloween candy laying around? Here's a little science you can do with your kids' haul — or your own!
Worried about having too much Halloween candy laying around? Here's a little science you can do with your kids' haul—or your own!
Anne Arundel County Police officers and detectives will work to ensure that certain registered sex offenders are not participating in any Halloween activities.
If you're looking for something to do at the senior center, why not try these events?