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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has confirmed that July 2012 was the hottest July on record in the lower 48 states. The average temperature nationwide was ...

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Many of us will be heading to nearby parks, fields and observatories – like the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt's star party – this weekend for some late-night sky watching.  The P...

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Prince George’s County is taking steps to improve driver safety and reduce the number of traffic deaths that occur in the county. Officials announced Thursday that Prince George’s Co...

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With the weather forecast to be clear before dawn on Sunday, you may have the opportunity to witness the Perseids meteor shower (so-called because the Perseids—debris from an old comet—se...

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  The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning in the southeastern portion of Prince George's County. Forecasters also said that one or two thunderstorms can be exp...

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Maryland has thrown its hat in the ring to bring the 2024 Summer Olympic Games to the area, according to the Gazette. Though hosting the event would provide a multibillion-dollar eco...

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Get ready to knock 6 percent off your back-to-school shopping bills come mid-August.From Sunday, Aug. 12, to Saturday Aug. 18, Marylanders will have the opportunity to shop tax-free on qu...

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The Patuxent Wildlife Research Center's weekend homage to the North American whooping crane was a hit as hundreds turned out to learn more about the bird. A crowd of about 200 people...