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Looks like it will be hard to escape the chance of rain this weekend anywhere in the area, from DC and Maryland to the Delmarva beaches, according to the National Weather Service. On the ...

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  One of the newest additions at the Smithsonian Institution's National Zoo is a flamingo chick. According to zoo officials, the chick hatched on July 29, and its gender is stil...

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Summer is winding down and the weekend skies threaten rain. If you're at a loss for what to do this weekend, fear not: in the DC area we're fortunate to live near the Smithsonian Museums,...

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Update Thursday, Aug. 23: Winner declared! Congratulations and thanks for the laugh! Esther D 9:05 am on Saturday, August 18, 2012 During the Smithsonian's National Zo...

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Maryland’s tax-free shopping week ends Saturday, and for some people, that means it's time to rush to the mall and save 6 percent on a new pair of jeans. But others may not be going ...

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In the summer of 1987, the Silver Spring-based Discovery Channel unleashed a lineup of shark-centric shows that, a quarter century later, sends millions of fin-atics and land lubbers alik...

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The 2012 Summer Olympics officially ended last night with memorable performances from The Who, George Michael and of course, a Spice Girls reunion. Olympians have returned home – som...

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You may want to wait a couple more days to buy that new pair of jeans or go back-to-school shopping. Sunday, Aug. 12 through Saturday, Aug. 18, you’ll be able to save 6 percent on so...