Norcross, GA|News|
Minivan Plows into Medical Center
No injuries were reported in a Friday morning accident after a vehicle rammed into the front of a Norcross medical office.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Parents of ‘Miracle’ Twins Face Tough Odds
Family seeking donations to help with children’s early days of life.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Black Bear Sighting in Downtown Rockville
Police say a black bear was sighted strolling the streets of downtown Rockville Thursday.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Civil Rights 50: The Modern POTUS & Race Politics
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed public discrimination on the basis of skin color in the United States.
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Bowie, MD|News|
School Board Considers Lifting Ban on Cell Phones
Cellular phones may be allowed for instructional purposes in Prince George’s County Public Schools classrooms.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Minimum Wage Hike Approval Expected
A measure expected to pass Wednesday would increase the state’s minimum wage to $11.
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Bowie, MD|News|
Maryland Officers, Firefighters Hailed As Heroes for Rescue
Five St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s officers and three Prince George’s County firefighters save 56-year-old “Warrior Dash” contestant
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Plymouth, MA|News|
Thomas The Tank Engine Gets a Home at Edaville
The hallmark New England attraction is permanently adding the classic children’s character to its theme park.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Montgomery County Executive Candidates Discuss Need for Arts Programs
Montgomery County Executive candidates emphasize the importance of the arts in a questionnaire given by the local arts council.
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Bowie, MD|News|
Free Health Screening at Kidney Action Day in Landover
The annual American Kidney Fund event spreads awareness of kidney disease
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Tampa, FL|News|
50 Years Later: The St. Augustine Demonstrations
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the St. Augustine riots, occurring just days before passage of the landmark Civil Rights Act.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
A Bethesda Mom’s Fundraiser Tallies $565K in its Five-Year History
JUST TRYAN IT fundraiser honors Molly Darby’s son, Ryan, a leukemia survivor.
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Waterford, CT|News|
Eugene O’Neill Theatre Opens To Public Saturday
Make your plans for the 10th Annual Connecticut Open House Day.
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Clinton, CT|News|
Baby Deer Found on Clinton Road, Rescued by Public Works
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Rescued Harp Seal Returns to Ocean After Surgery
“Puck” is swimming in the open seas.
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Brookfield, CT|News|
Gotta Go in Downtown Kent? Porta-Potty Proposal Could Bring Relief
Local businesses aren’t opening up their facilities, but aren’t keen on the portable toilets idea either.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Smoking Ban Taking Effect For Cape Cod Seashore Beaches
Smokers will be banned from lighting up at guarded National Park Service beaches.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Miracle Babies: Boston Premies Born Weeks Apart to Go Home
Somerville parents scheduled to leave hospital with twin boys in mid-June.
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Greater Alexandria, VA|News|
Fort Hunt Men’s Rugby Team Wins Championship, West End Takes Women’s Title
Two Virginia high schools vied for men’s and women’s state rugby championships.
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Annandale, VA|News|
Metrobus Holding Meeting Ahead of Proposed Service Changes
Public transit seeking community input at town hall meeting.
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