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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.

YOUR PHOTOS: Crofton Armed Forces Parade 2012

The parade will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at Crofton Woods Elementary.

8:38 pm

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

VIDEO: Preakness Hats You Won't Believe

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.

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

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

Free Open House on Saturday Offers Food, Fun

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

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Weigh In On Orioles vs. Nationals

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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 | 83 comments

Yesterday

From left to right: Team Duckweed—Kendal Crawford, Gina Lee, Stefanie Biondi and their mentor Tanya Marushak.

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Schools

Siemens Foundation Selects South River Scientists as National Finalists

By Jonathan Moynihan | 1 comment

2 days ago

Michael Strange (#24) looks to make a move past the Arundel defense.

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LACROSSE: South River Boys Oust Arundel

By Dave Topp

2 days ago

Gambrills resident Joshua Bradley is a senior at Rockbridge Academy.

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Schools

Gambrills Teen Wins Rotary Scholarship

By Maya T. Prabhu

2 days ago

Paul Walter Kolody, 63, a 7-year resident of Edgewater and former resident of Gambrills for 20 years, died suddenly on Thursday, May 10, 2012 of a pulmonary embolism. Paul had also battled Parkinson’s Disease for more than 20 years.

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Remembering Paul W. Kolody

By Jonathan Moynihan

2 days ago

House Speaker Michael Busch looks on as legislators cast votes during the special session on the budget Wednesday.

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Government

Legislature Approves Tax Hike, Pension Shift

By Bryan P. Sears | 117 comments

Wednesday, May 16

Carl Snowden, shown in a file photo, threated legal action against 'The Capital.'

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Carl Snowden Threatens to Sue 'The Capital'

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Wednesday, May 16

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Del. Burns: Support Obama, Oppose Gay Marriage

By Bryan P. Sears | Thursday, May 17 | 23 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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Crofton Florist

2133 Defense Hwy, Crofton, MD 21114

410-721-2233

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Food & Dining

1673 Crofton Ctr, Crofton, MD 21114

410-721-3007

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Food & Dining

2207 Defense Hwy, Crofton, MD 21114

410-721-0331

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Mattress Warehouse

2612 Brandermill Blvd, Gambrills, MD 21054

(410) 451-9544

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