Potomac, MD|News|
Ledecky Breaks Record, Laps Competitors
Bethesda swimmer Katie Ledecky broke an American record by 9 seconds in the women's 1,650-yard freestyle at the Winter National Championships on Wednesday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
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Kensington, MD|News|
Ledecky Breaks Record, Laps Competitors
Bethesda swimmer Katie Ledecky broke an American record by 9 seconds in the women's 1,650-yard freestyle at the Winter National Championships on Wednesday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Ledecky Breaks Record, Laps Competitors
Bethesda swimmer Katie Ledecky broke an American record by 9 seconds in the women's 1,650-yard freestyle at the Winter National Championships on Wednesday.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Colt Dies at National Zoo Site
The death—the fourth in the past year—came one day after the zoo reported that its resources and staff are stretched too thinly.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Colt Dies at National Zoo Site
The death—the fourth in the past year—came one day after the zoo reported that its resources and staff are stretched too thinly.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Takoma Park, MD|News|
Colt Dies at National Zoo Site
The death—the fourth in the past year—came one day after the zoo reported that its resources and staff are stretched too thinly.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Wheaton, MD|News|
Colt Dies at National Zoo Site
The death—the fourth in the past year—came one day after the zoo reported that its resources and staff are stretched too thinly.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Kensington, MD|News|
Colt Dies at National Zoo Site
The death—the fourth in the past year—came one day after the zoo reported that its resources and staff are stretched too thinly.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Colt Dies at National Zoo Site
The death—the fourth in the past year—came one day after the zoo reported that its resources and staff are stretched too thinly.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Report: Organizations Begin Requesting Space in Old Library Building
Officials need to determine if any of the old library's spaces are needed for county agencies or capital improvement projects, The Gazette reported.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Search Continues for 'Viable' New Bethesda Post Office Site
The search for a new post office in Bethesda began earlier this year.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Report: Huguely Files Appeal in Virginia Court
George W. Huguely V, who was convicted almost two years ago for the 2010 murder of fellow University of Virginia student Yeardley Love, appealed his conviction in the Virginia State Court of Appeals on Wednesday, NBC reported.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Takoma Park, MD|News|
Ervin's Council Vacancy to Be Filled by Appointee
Montgomery County Council Member Valerie Ervin (D-District 5) will leave the council to lead New York-based nonprofit organization Center for Working Families.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Ervin's Council Vacancy to Be Filled by Appointee
Montgomery County Council Member Valerie Ervin (D-District 5) will leave the council to lead New York-based nonprofit organization Center for Working Families.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
County Water Takes Part in EPA Survey
The survey tests for the presence of unregulated contaminants.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Takoma Park, MD|News|
County Water Takes Part in EPA Survey
The survey tests for the presence of unregulated contaminants.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Wheaton, MD|News|
County Water Takes Part in EPA Survey
The survey tests for the presence of unregulated contaminants.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Kensington, MD|News|
County Water Takes Part in EPA Survey
The survey tests for the presence of unregulated contaminants.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
County Water Takes Part in EPA Survey
The survey tests for the presence of unregulated contaminants.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
County Water Takes Part in EPA Survey
The survey tests for the presence of unregulated contaminants.
Laura L Thornton, Patch Staff