Don't fret. If you missed the first running of the Bethesda Artist Market on June 11, you'll have another chance to attend on July 9. Or plan to go a second time! Mark your calendars now, as this is one event where you can come home with wonderful treasures. Bethesda and the surrounding area are
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06/11/2011
When considering how to save money on energy, homeowners usually think about their heating bills. But there are energy savings to be had in the summer as well, if you know where to look. Consider these tips to reduce the warm weather energy bills of your Chevy Chase home. Start with light bulbs.
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06/10/2011
A new nonprofit organization is taking shape in Silver Spring, and it's bringing together residents, businesses and county officials, says Gazette.net. The purpose of this nonprofit called Silver Spring Green is to make the city's downtown area greener and to reach out to both businesses and res
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06/04/2011
If you live in Silver Spring, Rosemary Hills, DC Metro or Virginia and you've recently gifted a relative with real estate, the IRS may have its eyes on you. The Wall Street Journal reports that the government agency is fighting to use land-transfer records to discover un-reported gifts of real es
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06/02/2011
Students in Silver Spring are learning how to dish some dirt--literally. St. Francis International School has a working garden that's tended by the students, and it's helping to teach them many different lessons according to an article on the Gazette web site. The planting of seeds and tending t
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05/27/2011
In today's housing market, the buyer has generally held all the cards. But that's beginning to change according to a recent Washington Times article which says that Bethesda, Chevy Chase and other areas are starting to see some real buyer competition. This includes even the "slow movers" such as
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05/26/2011
Silver Spring has joined Bethesda as a location that offers pay-by-cell parking. Wheaton and Montgomery Hills will be added by this summer. What is pay-by-cell parking? It's the ability to use your cell phone to add time to a parking meter that is pay-by-cell ready, which is currently about 4,5
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05/20/2011
People in the metro DC area who love food will be in luck on Sunday, May 15, says Gazette.net. There will be two different food festivals happening that day, one a brand new event and the other an annual favorite. Folks from Bethesda, Silver Spring and all of the metro area should plan to atten
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05/09/2011
What is a short sale? It's when homeowners in a bad financial situation sell their home for less than the amount due on the mortgage, and all proceeds revert to the lender. This is sometimes referred to as being underwater. And while short sales can be an appealing alternative to a foreclosure, i
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05/05/2011
The Oakwood Elementary School in Glen Burnie not only teaches math, reading and other basics. It also teaches students how to be good people, says an article in the Maryland Gazette. As a result, Oakwood has been named one of 50 finalists for the National School of Character Award, sponsored by
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04/29/2011