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Top 7: Underpriviledged Kids Test Poorly, Maryland Obesity Rates, Free Bookbags

The top news stories from around Prince George's County on Aug. 1, 2013.

PGCPS to Welcome 124,000 Students Back to School
School supplies can be picked up for free at the Back to School Fair.


PGFD Quickly Extinguish Attic Fire in Glenn Dale
No injuries were reported as a result of the blaze.


Why Are There So Many Starbucks in Prince George's County?
Cities, big suburban centers, and college campuses are the among the nation’s best Starbucks.

Is Poverty to Blame for MSA Score Gaps in Prince George's?
County officials see poverty as culprit behind geographic disparities in recent standardized test scores.

College Park Restaurant Week 2013: Locations, Deals
See what discounts your favorite restaurants are offering Aug. 11-17.

Prince George's County to Mail Property Tax Bills Starting Aug.1
Keep an eye on the mailbox for your fiscal year 2014 assessment.

Weight-Watcher: Where Are Obesity Rates Climbing Fastest in Maryland
The state's obesity rates among men and women outpaced national trends over the past decade.


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