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Mars May Kill the M&M McFlurry Forever: Report

Is McDonald's M&M McFlurry about to go extinct? McLean-based Mars Inc., maker of M&M candies, is reportedly looking to pull the treat from McFlurries and Dairy Queen's Blizzards.

Find out what's happening in Dale Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Why? Mars thinks the addition of M&Ms is making the McFlurry way too sugary, pumping consumers with more sugar in one sitting than they should get in a day.>>>Read more.

Georgetown Unveils Unique Program to Protect Visitors From the Summer Sun

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Georgetown is introducing one of the most unique sharing programs yet: starting this week, visitors can share parasols -- umbrellas that protect from the sun.

Once the visitor is done shopping, they simply return the parasol to a participating location. Nearly 50 stores, restaurants and hotels will be participating along M Street and Wisconsin Avenue, as well as side streets, so expect to see them popping up everywhere this summer. >>> Read more.

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