A candid talk about the future of America’s cities, towns and neighborhoods

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"Keep doing what you can to build strong towns."

District VII Police Station Progress

(as of August 18, 2014)

How To Attract a Better Grocery Store

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See also: 'Marketing to Attract Grocery Stores'

One In Five Registered Voters Actually Voted in Our Area

2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election 

See also: 'Primary Voter Turnout Hits Historic Low' and 'Americans hate Congress. They will totally teach it a lesson by not voting'

Save Piscataway Hills

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Residents of Piscataway Hills in Fort Washington, MD are facing the possibility of being forced to abandon their homes following the collapse of the only road leading in and out of their neighborhood.

(Related Gazette article is here)

Protect Yourself and Your Family from Carbon Monoxide

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Safeway Response to Our Complaints

DER is Now DE

1108 Swan Creek Rd

Thanks to Council Member Franklin and DPIE

Casino Boom Pinches Northeastern States (WSJ)

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Influx of Competition Leaves Early Players—Such as Delaware, New Jersey and West Virginia—Struggling to Keep Bets Flowing. More casinos have opened in the Northeast over the past decade than in any other part of the country, pinching the revenues of early players.

Some Goodies News (Washington Post Express)

"You may have spotted [Tantallon's] Brandon Byrd's totally awesome 1952 van cruising the streets dishing out frozen custard. On Saturday, he expands his sweets empire with Goodies Frozen Custard & Soda Bar, a soda stand at National Harbor with an expanded menu that includes root beer floats, peanut butter milkshakes and a red velvet doughnut sandwich. (Kiosk on American Way, National Harbor)"

Information from the FCC for Hearing Challenged Telephone Users

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Ward off mosquitoes and ticks—and limit your risk from chemicals (Consumer Reports)

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Summer’s insects can be more than annoying—they can also make you sick. Ticks carry Lyme disease and mosquitoes spread serious illnesses such as West Nile virus.

Here are 15 expert tips on keeping the bugs away without dousing yourself in potentially dangerous chemicals.

Stop unlicensed contractors from defrauding homeowners (NBC4)

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Law enforcement in Maryland and Virginia share information in order to stop unlicensed contractors from defrauding homeowners.

How One Neighborhood Uses Security Cameras to Reduce Crime

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"Some time ago we had an serious incident in our neighborhood that was beyond the usual burglaries and car theft, it was so serious that the Neighborhood came together in a number of meetings to discuss how we could build on the existing Neighborhood Watch Program that we were members of to achieve higher security. There was a strong feeling that something should be done and a feeling of coming together."

CountyClick Performance

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This 2012 study by The Simmons Acres HOA looked at 29 requests for service made from Aug 31st-Dec 31st. The average time to close requests was 46.5 days and one request took 118 days to close.
While a new version of CountyClick is promised for release this summer, many of this report's recommendations relate to the county agencies, their leaders, and their employees, the engine behind CountyClick.

Victimization During Household Burglary

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After you read this report, take steps to protect your home and family. See "12 cheap, effective ways to defend your home against burglaries and home invasions"

Limited Time Special Maryland Mortgage Plan Rates for Military Personnel, Veterans and Disabled Veterans

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Say No to Gangs

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