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Rate Hikes on the Horizon for Rockville Water Customers
The proposed rate increases would be used to maintain and upgrade the aging system.

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The proposed rate increases would be used to maintain and upgrade the aging system.

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This restaurant has been closed for more than a year.
Robin Tacchetti invented the Biddy Buddy, a product that helps infants develop back muscles.
The Rockville City Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday.
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As gasoline approaches $4 per gallon, some commuters may consider alternative ways to get to work.
As gasoline approaches $4 per gallon, some commuters may consider alternative ways to get to work.
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments this fall that could change the way colleges and universities use affirmative action to accept students.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments this fall that could change the way colleges and universities use affirmative action to accept students.
With reversal on affirmative action, enrollments could become less diverse.
With reversal on affirmative action, enrollments could become less diverse.
This store originally set up shop in 1960.
Chevy Chase native George Huguely V will likely be a middle-aged man when he is released from prison after serving time for the murder of Yeardley Love.
In this column, McLean Patch shines the spotlight on our local "Whiz Kids."
Need ideas to get your weekend going? Look no further.
This 30-year M Street veteran closed last May.
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