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Coming Home

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Coming Home highlights the Maryland soldiers who have risked their lives to defend our nation.

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Columns

Going Green

By Kim Lemmonds
FDA’s New Sunscreen Label Rules Are Coming
Canada and the Enviropig
Canada and the Enviropig
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Catonsville Running

Photos: Catonsville Photographer Captures Endurance Race
When Running Doesn't Come Easy
National Running Day: Five Favorite Running Routes
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Bryan P. Sears' Insider Politics

By Bryan P. Sears
Minkin Resigns as Liquor Board Chairman
Kamenetz's Possible "Comfort" Candidate
Liquor Board Chairman Refuses to Resign
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Born and Bred

By Cheryl Dunigan
Patapsico, My Patapsico
Moving Out of the Weird Years
Speed Cameras: Safety Robots or Revenue Raisers?
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Behind the Cape

By Hillary Pennington
Top 10 Ways to Get Involved in Your Child's School
Ten Ways to Prepare for Back to School
Ten Ways to Beat the Heat This Summer
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Neighborhood Nourishment

By Emily Lowe
Unfrozen: An Introspective Look at Power Outages
What's a Free-Range, Cage-Free Chicken Anyway?
Recipe: Scallion Pancakes
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Gardens Galore

By Jane Byers
A Field Trip to the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory in Baltimore
When Should You Plant Your Garden?
A Flower that Adds Color to the White Snow
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Historic Home Makeover

By Meg Tipper
Creating a Bench for Your Garden
The Albert Smith House at 701 Frederick Road
How To Fix a Flickering Lamp
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College Sports Replay

By Alexander Pyles
UMBC Lacrosse Teams are Out, Softball is In
After Sweeping Hartford, UMBC Softball Now Needs Help From Hawks
UMBC Men's Lacrosse Finding Ways to Win
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Dave's Prep Report

By David Snyder
Franklin’s Thomas, Catonsville’s Carter Highlight My Top Players to Watch
Making the Cut: How to Secure a Spot on Your Fall Sports Team
Owning Up to My Unfounded Orioles Prediction
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Catonsville Volunteers

Volunteers Need for Fourth of July Parade
Local Recreation and Parks Volunteers Honored
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Marc's Music Beat

By Marc Shapiro
Weekend Concerts: Mos Def, Talking Heads Tribute and More
Kung Fu Funks The 8x10
Bob Marley’s Bassist, Reggae Expert Discuss Classic Album
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Daily PatchCast

By Valerie Bonk and Brian Hooks
PatchCast: Prayer Before Meetings, Man Shot in Ellicott City and More
PatchCast: A Taxing Job, Men in Heels and Turning Trash into Fuel
PatchCast: MARC Groundbreaking, Joe Flacco on NFL Lockout and More
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Play Date

By Jennifer Cooper
Thanksgiving Activities for the Family
Creating Better Community in Catonsville
Cooking With Your Kids
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Citizens Police Academy Binder

By Diana Soliwon
Congrats, Farewell to County's 30th Citizens Academy (with VIDEO)
Police Chief, Civic Duty Reminders Headline Last Class
Dealing with Drugs, Crises
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Patch Chat with Penny

By Penny Riordan
What do You Want to Read in 2012?
10 Things I'm Thankful For in Catonsville
Happy Birthday to Catonsville Patch!
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Daily Dose

By Penny Riordan
What You Need to Know: Frederick Road Bridge Construction and Rails to Trails Meeting
What You Need to Know Today
Five Great Events Happening in Catonsville Today
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Who's Behind the Counter

By Patch Staff
Who’s Behind the Counter: Nick Anthony at Anthony Instrument Repair
Who’s Behind the Counter: Robert Morsberger at Morsberger’s Tavern
Who’s Behind the Counter: Mary “Lucy” Branning at Lucy’s Paradise Café
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Picture This

Prim and Proper Second Graders Pose for Picture
Short Line Railroad Stopped at Spring Grove Gateway
Picture This: Who Doesn’t Love a Parade?
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Collectively Speaking

By Dianne Burch
Collectively Speaking: For Linda Gallagher, It’s “I Love Lucy” Memorabilia
Collectively Speaking: For Rita Buettner, It’s Flyswatters
Collectively Speaking: For Douglas Nazarian, It’s PEZ Dispensers
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Catonsville Scoreboard

By David Snyder
Catonsville Playoff Scoreboard
Catonsville Scoreboard: Oct. 16 - Oct. 22
Catonsville Scoreboard: Oct. 10 - Oct. 16
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Athlete of the Week

By David Snyder
Athletes of the Week: New Town's Darrell Wyche and Gary Clark
Athlete of the Week: Franklin's Reggie Ellis
Athlete of the Week: Catonsville's Jennifer Nonn
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Volunteering in Catonsville

Catonsville Volunteers: Meals on Wheels Needs Help
Volunteers Needed: Catonsville High PTSA
Volunteers Needed in Catonsville Kindergarten Classrooms
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You Said It!

Comment: 'Why Can't Suicidal People Stop Committing Homicide First?'
Comment: ‘I think it makes sense to … close some of the schools’
Comment: ‘Gambling Casinos Attract People Who Enjoy Reckless Risks’
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Fill in the Blank Catonsville

By Penny Riordan
The Best Advice My Father Gave Me Is...
My Advice to the Class of 2012 is...
My Favorite Thing About Easter Is...
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Catonsville Small Business Finds

By Penny Riordan
Small Business Finds: Band Camp at Bill's Music
Small Business Finds: Special Event at Catonsville Salon
Small Business Finds: $1 Tacos at El Nayar
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The Politics of Pets

By Lisa Rossi
POLL: Are Pit Bulls Really Violent?
Animal Abuse Registry Bill ‘Dead’ in Maryland
Feral Cat Issue Divides Counties, Residents in Maryland
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Coming Home

VIDEO: Maryland Soldiers Return from War
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Catonsville Home Makeover

Catonsville Home Makeover: Gardener’s Delight Blooms on Ridge Road
Catonsville Home Makeover: A Farmhouse Stands in Norhurst Way Development
Catonsville Home Makeover: Inside of a Home Reborn in Academy Heights
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Maryland Vets: Jobs Wanted

Veterans Wanted
National Company Seeks Vets for Local Jobs
One Veteran's Story: ‘When Bad Things Happen, The Military Teaches You To Cope’
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Reporter's Notebook

By Bruce Goldfarb
Internet Gambling Story Pays Off
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Maryland General Assembly Notebook 2013

By Bryan P. Sears
Miller Gets His Bust
Miller: School Construction Needs State Oversight
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Super Bowl XLVII: The Harbaughs

Harbaugh Family: Jack of Head Coaches
Harbaugh Family: Jackie—Mom, Realtor & Rock
Harbaugh Family: Growing Up as Joani Harbaugh
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

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Teen Grabs National Speedskating Title
Veteran to Walk 18 Miles for Suicide Prevention
Soccers Sisters Say Youngsters Can Make a Difference, Too
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Insider Politics Blog

By Bryan P. Sears
Towson Man Eyes Republican County Executive Nomination
O'Malley Finishes Last In New Hampshire Presidential Poll
Brochin Gives Death Penalty Referendum '50-50 Chance'
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