Friday, May 18, 2012
The surprise success of the Orioles and Nationals has the region buzzing.
The Orioles and Nationals "rivalry" has required quotations through the first few years of interleague play around the beltway. This year is different. Entering the three-game weekend set, beginning Friday night at Nationals Park, the two clubs are battling atop their divisions against clubs with star-studded rosters and larger payrolls. So as one of the most important series between these neighboring ball clubs gets underway, the Patch sites in the Maryland area are curious: who are you pulling for in this year's Battle of the Beltway? Are you cheering for Bryce Harper and the Nationals? Or are you behind Adam Jones and the Orioles? While we're at it, which team do you think stands the best chance of staying in the pennant race late into …
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Gasoline represents a substantial portion of their everyday expenses.
Written by: Dave Sutton Four-dollar-per-gallon gasoline has become an accepted reality in the Washington DC metro area. While $4-a-gallon gas is expensive for everyone, for taxi drivers it is exceptionally painful. Nearly all taxi drivers are contractors—thus, they are de facto small-business owners. Gasoline represents a substantial portion of their everyday expenses. As gas prices increase, each increase cuts directly into drivers’ take-home earnings. Orange Taxi estimates drivers using their vehicles will achieve 30 to 40 percent in fuel savings—which translates into more money in their pocket at the end of the day. “The typical taxi is a gas guzzler such as a Mercury Marquis or Ford Crown Victoria,” Robert Alexander, CEO of Orange …
The Riderwood Wildlife Habitat Project is certified under the Wildlife Habitat Council’s Wildlife At Work program
An Earth Day-themed used jewelry sale by Riderwood retirement community residents has sold a total of $1,162 which is being donated to support environmental education at two local public schools. Strathmore Elementary School received half of the money to purchase special equipment for its “salad” garden. The other half was sent to Beltsville Academy in Prince Georges' County for environmental education and for an addition to its courtyard garden. Riderwood residents observe Earth Day every day of the year at their 120-acre campus through their wildlife habitat work. The Riderwood Wildlife Habitat Project is certified under the Wildlife Habitat Council’s Wildlife At Work program. This certification recognizes the partnership between …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Are you getting the most out of your free listing on Silver Spring Patch?
Silver Spring Patch has an extensive business directory with over 1,000 businesses listed right here in the community. Why should I claim my business? By claiming your business you will have instant access to uploading photos and videos. This access will give your customers the best virtual experience before visiting your establishment. You can also see what the community really thinks about your service by clicking on the "Follow comments" tab. It's easy, just click on the "Places" tab, search for your business, and click on "Claim my Business" near the bottom of your listing. Don't see your business listing in Places? Email the editor at Tamika@Patch.com. Note: Only owners or managers of a business are able to claim a listing.
The U.S. Olympic gold medalist continues to give back so that other athletes can follow in her footsteps.
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This article is sponsored by Citi. Gymnast and Silver Spring native Dominique Dawes is a veteran of the Olympic Games, having become the first American gymnast to win medals in three different Olympic Games in the team competition. Now 35, Dominique qualified for her first U.S. Olympic Team at 15 in 1992, and four years later she was part of The Magnificent Seven, the first American women’s team ever to win Olympic gold. She won a bronze medal in 1992 as a member of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team, a gold medal as part of the team in 1996 as well as a bronze medal for floor exercises. She also won a bronze medal as part of the U.S. women’s team in 2000. Since retiring from the sport, Dominique has become a national advocate in promoting …
Teen substance abuse now is similar to the problems of 1993, when authorities were called to action to combat teen drinking and driving, police said.
A year ago this week Montgomery County was rocked by the loss of three Magruder High School students killed in a drunk driving accident. Now, activists say, it’s time for the community to wake up. The Montgomery County Council of PTAs hosted a community action forum Wednesday, gathering police, community leaders, parents, teachers and students to discuss a growing substance and alcohol abuse problem in Montgomery County. “We are far too overrepresentive of drug and alcohol related tragedies. The number one cause of death continues to be alcohol related crashes and teen driving crashes,” said Captain Thomas Didone, director of the Montgomery County Police Traffic Division. “The summary of what’s going on with underage drinking – we’ve …
Lu was the only student from the mid-Atlantic region to place.
Montgomery Blair High School took home some hardware in the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium May 2-6. Blair student Jessica Lu was the only student from the mid-Atlantic region to place in the competition. She took third for her research titled, “Determination of Binding Energy Hotspots on a Broadly Neutralizing Antibody against HIV-1." “The students I've met are so talented, smart, and funny and are truly the cream of the crop of the next generation of science/engineering leaders," Lu said. "JSHS is a wonderfully supportive and tight-knit community to be a part of, and I'm so happy to have had to opportunity to join it.” The category in which Lu competed, Life Sciences, is one of the most competitive ones, with more than …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Washington D.C. music scene lost a titan today. How did Brown's music impact your life?
Update: 6:30 p.m. - Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker has issued a press release expressing his condolences over the passing of local music legend Chuck Brown. The statement reads in full: “My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and countless fans of Chuck Brown. It is a sad day for so many in Prince George’s County, the Washington region, and throughout the world. Chuck Brown left an indelible mark on our hearts and minds with his very distinctive voice and incredible genre of music that he created, Go-Go. He was an icon whose music inspired so many and become the sound that defined modern-day Washington, DC and Prince George’s County. He will be missed, but we are so fortunate that his music will be with …
Bike to Work Week ends Friday May 18.
Written by: Emaun Kashfipour Bike to Work Week is almost over with two more days left. The week-long event was started to promote bicycling and bicycle safety. The Cycle Trade Association first established American Bike Month, then the League of American Bicyclists changed it to Bike Month in 1956. "Bike to work month was started to promote bicycling for transportation and recreation," Carolyn Szczepanski, the Director of Communications at the League of American Bicyclists, said. On Bike to Work Day this Friday, there will be 58 pit stops in the Washington D.C. area to provide bikers with refreshments, free t-shirts, and give-aways. Two of those pit stops will be in Silver Spring. One of them is on the corner of Wayne and Georgia Avenues…
Tyler Waldman
1:17 am on Saturday, May 19, 2012
I just got back from the game. What a night. The first surprise came at the ticket booth, where the cheapest seat still available was $27. I guess that's the downside of having meaningful baseball. Though the upside is that $27 seat was like 20 or so rows back in the lower deck. I'll take it. The crowd was really well-mixed and energetic. It was very friendly, not like hanging out with Yankees … more ›