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  Get that camera phone ready for something gross and (maybe) delicious.  The first cicadas — and their empty, crunchy shells — have officially arrived in the DC metro are...

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The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com  By David Schepp Getting a summer job is a rite of passage for many young people. In addition to earning wages to help pay for tu...

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Whether it’s on the baseball diamond, at the soccer field or during a flag football game at a local park, spring sports are underway around Georgetown and Glover Park and we want t...

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A great summer tradition in the DC area is watching movies outside. Here's a round-up of what's coming in 2013. Several DC-area outdoor film festivals start in May! DC Screen on...

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Let's get started on curing the summertime boredom blues by planning ahead. Northern Virginia and Northwest DC always have a variety of choices for summer camps, and Patch is buildi...

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It's short and simple but seemed to capture the moment: Laura Starr "Mom!?" Your Patch swag is on its way! ---   The Smithsonian’s National Zoo recently welc...

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Update Friday, Sept. 14: And, the winner is: Elizabeth Shriver Checking out the ladies. "Well hellloo, Dollface." Thanks for the chuckle! Note: Elizabeth, please ...

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Many college graduates are finding themselves in a decidedly retro phenomenon, where economic independence starts from the security of their parents' homes."What seems to be changing is ...