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Crofton Woods Elementary School has earned "Green School" certification.

Crofton Woods Earns Green School Designation

The school was one of 11 county schools to get the designation. Four others earned recertification.

By Tim Lemke | 3:00 pm

Rusty's Ribs 'n Barbecue will hold a grand opening on June 2.

Ribs, Barbecue Trailer to Open on Route 3

A parent volunteer at Nantucket Elementary was selected as the winner of the Maryland Parent Involvement Matters Award on Friday.

Crofton Parent Wins Involvement Award

Michael Brown is looking to collect flags for a special retirement ceremony.

Boy Scout Seeks Flags for Retirement Ceremony

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I'll Have Another (9), ridden by Mario Gutierrez, beats Bodemeister, ridden by Mike Smith, to the finish line to win the 137th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Baltimore.

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Sports

I'll Have Another Wins Another—at Preakness

By Bill Ordine | 7 comments

2 days ago

Reports show that Brian McDevitt, co-founder of Anne Arundel County Breaking News and Events, was speeding and had alcohol in his system when he died in a January accident.

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Police & Fire

Autopsy Report Reveals McDevitt Was Speeding, Drinking

By Maya T. Prabhu | 14 comments

2 days ago

This file photo shows the AVFD participating in the annual Halloween Parade on Crofton Parkway. They will be at the armed services parade on Saturday.

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Local Connections

YOUR PHOTOS: Crofton Armed Forces Parade 2012

Friday, May 18

Are you wearing orange or red to Nationals Park this weekend?

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Sports

Weigh In On Orioles vs. Nationals

By Sean Welsh | 23 comments

Friday, May 18

Marjae Hicks, owner of Hats by Marjae in Westminster, gives tips for choosing a Preakness-worthy hat.

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Business

VIDEO: Preakness Hats You Won't Believe

By Kym Byrnes

Friday, May 18

From L-R: Giant store manager Jim Parker, Sandra and Colby Raber, and Giant District Manager John Hicks. They celebrated the donation of more than $8,000 to School of the Incarnation.

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Schools

Giant Holds Grand Re-Opening, Donates $8,200 to School

By Tim Lemke

Friday, May 18

Jessica Port, third from left, and her wife, Virginia Anne Cowan, second from left, hug after the Court of Appeals of Maryland heard their case for divorce, Friday, April 6, 2012, in Annapolis, Md. The couple married in California but were denied a divorce in Maryland.

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Government

Court Orders Recognition Of Out-Of-State Gay Marriages

By Bryan P. Sears | 92 comments

Friday, May 18

An open house on Saturday will feature one-day specials from Vuong’s Martial Arts in Gambrills.

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Business

Free Open House on Saturday Offers Food, Fun

By Susan Jenkins | 1 comment

Thursday, May 17

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Del. Burns: Support Obama, Oppose Gay Marriage

By Bryan P. Sears | Thursday, May 17 | 36 comments

Insider Politics

Delegate says initial decision to not vote for the President was driven by emotional reaction to last week's announcement on same-sex marriage.

Meet Casey: Cuteness Overload

By Mutts Matter Rescue | Wednesday, May 16

Mutts Matter Rescue is a nonprofit, all-volunteer…

Casey is one adorable puppy with big, beautiful brown eyes and a sweet temperament. He is looking for a family to call his own.

Crofton Care & Rehab Center Celebrates National Nursing Home Week

By Crofton Care and Rehab Center | Tuesday, May 15

National Nursing Home Week is our time to show the community all the wonderful things that we have to offer .

BLOG: Why We Need to Move Forward

By Governor Martin O'Malley | Monday, May 14 | 9 comments

Martin O'Malley is the Governor of Maryland. He …

What Governor O'Malley hopes to accomplish in the Special Session.

BLOG: Romeo, Romeo!

By Mutts Matter Rescue | Wednesday, May 9

Mutts Matter Rescue is a nonprofit, all-volunteer…

Meet Romeo, a young, affectionate, and playful terrier/lab mix who gets along with everyone and is overdue to find a family who will love him.

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Shopping

2203 Defense Hwy, Crofton, MD 21114

410-721-6239

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Home Furnishings

Atlantic Cabinet Logistics

2145 Priest Bridge Dr, Crofton, MD 21114

410-721-5800

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Shopping

Belair Engineering & Service

15881 Commerce Ct, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

301-249-0300, 410-451-HVAC, 1-888-8BELAIR

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Food & Dining

2503 Brandermill Blvd, Gambrills, MD 21054

410-451-4161

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Today, 5:00 pm

Crofton Elementary Dining Night at Roundz

Roundz Gourmet Market & Catering

Today, 7:30 pm

Crofton Civic Association General Membership Meeting

Crofton Elementary School

Today, 7:30 pm

FREE Army Band Concert!!

Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

Tomorrow, 10:00 am

Sea Rex 3D

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