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South River Federation Update

By Erik Michelsen

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A monthly look at the issues affecting the South River watershed and the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay.

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Columns

Anne Arundel County Schools: Superintendent's Column

Rigorous Coursework Must be Accessible to All Students
Maxwell: 'We Have Many AP Success Stories'
AP Classes, Preparing More Students for College Than Ever Before
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Tending the Flock

Pastor Q&A: Nicki Parrish of Joy Reigns Lutheran Church
Pastor Q&A: David Thayer St. Andrews UMC
Pastor Q&A: Dennis Gray, Riva Trace Baptist Church
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Direct from Davidsonville

Local Realtor Continues Tradition of Christmas Giving
Holy Family Houses Homeless for the Week
A Drive Back in Time: Revisiting the First ‘Direct from Davidsonville' Column
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A Time to Give

Local Charity Spotlight: Isabel's Gift
Year End Giving: Local Charities
Story in Pictures: Toys for Tots Pickup
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Reindeer Games - 2010

Add Your Own Photos: Central Elementary Strings Concert
Christmas in Shady Side, 100 Years Later
Street Views: Favorite Christmas Memories
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5 Things You Need to Know Today

Patch Picks: Five Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Easter
Things to Like about Edgewater Patch
At-a-glance, Happenings in Town
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On the Money

By David C. Rahn
Changes in Mortgage Law Mean Scrutiny Over Tax Returns
Want to Buy a Home and Get a Low Interest Mortgage? Better Hurry.
Debt Ceiling Issues: Crisis or Media Frenzy?
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Ringing in 2011

First Babies of 2011 Arrive at AAMC, BWMC
Whole Town Resolutions for Edgy-D in 2011
Getting Fit and Healthy in 2011
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Feeling Crafty

Mustache Fun
Valentine Door Hangers
South County Crafting: Make a Country Cottage Centerpiece
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Letters to Patch

BGE to Customers: Thank You For Your Patience
BGE Sends an Open Letter to Customers
Open Letter to County Executive John Leopold: Veto South County Rezoning
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Patch Chat

Firefighter Q&A: Woodland Beach VFD's Candy Hilgenberg
HERO PROFILE: AVFD's Alyson Lombardo
HERO PROFILE: AVFD Fire Fighter Brett McAllister
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River Keeping

Open Letter to County Council: 'Pass Stormwater Management Bill on Monday'
Pax Riverkeeper: Nov. 5 Movie, Potluck and Kayak Auction
Pax Riverkeeping: Roughnecks Find a Dock That Broke its Mooring During Storms
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PatchCast: Herndon Climb, Horseshoe Crabs and Greek Festival in Annapolis
Weekly PatchCast: Wounded Warriors Ride, Health Walk Raises Thousands and 'Anastasia' at Chesapeake Academy
Weekly PatchCast: Marine Reacts to bin Laden's Death, Progress on Crofton Community Center and Future of Severn River Lions Club
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Love is in the Air: Weddings 2012

The Big Picture: Chronicling the Day
Where to Tie the Knot
Wedding Food and Cakes
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Mom's Talk

How Much Is Too Much Involvement in Your Child's School Project?
Mom's Talk Q&A: What's the Right Age for "The Talk?"
Mom's Talk Q&A: Have Sports Become Too Competitive, Too Young?
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South River Federation Update

By Erik Michelsen
Riverkeepers to County Council: 'Pass Stormwater Management Bill'
Using Development to Drive Bay Recovery
Are We Prepared to Live with a Healthy Bay?
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Our Watershed

By John Dawson
Live vs. Artificial Christmas Trees: Does it Matter Environmentally?
Some Good News for the Chesapeake Bay
Bill to Provide Funding for Stormwater Management Projects Introduced To County Council
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South River High Graduation: Class of 2011

VIDEO: South River Commencement Highlights
South River High Graduation in Photos
South River Class of 2011 Words of Wisdom
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Celebrating Independence Day

The Four Maryland Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Details on the Shady Side Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day
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9-11 Day of Remembrance

Residents Remember 9/11 at Police and Fire Headquarters
How Crofton Honors 9/11
Traveling in a Post-9/11 World
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Hero Profiles

By Julie Peterson
HERO PROFILE: AVFD's Andrea Greer
HERO PROFILE: AVFD Delivers Triniti's Christmas Wish
HERO PROFILES: Santa's Helpers at the AVFD
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Greatest Person of the Day

Mary Golden Does Good Deeds Because ‘God Told Me To’
Local Woman Raises $40,000 to Help Wounded Warriors with a Cookbook
Cindy Ringer Raises Money for the South County Relay for Life
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OCTOBER: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pink Hair Extensions Offer Fashion, Flair and a Fundraiser
Family Gets Tattoos to Honor Mom and Grandmother Who Died from Breast Cancer
Whose Bras Were Strung Across the South River Bridge Sunday Morning?
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Veterans Day

Honor Our Veterans on Veterans Day and Every Day
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2011 Reindeer Games

Davidsonville Elementary Boards the 'Polar Express'
Get a Smartphone for Christmas? Add the Patch App—for Free!
Greene Turtle Waiters and Bartenders Donated ‘Tips for Tots’
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Go Green!

PHOTOS: Volunteers Clean Headwaters to Honor MLK
Making Your Garden Grow: The Power of Compost
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South River Sports Roundup

Late-Inning Heroics Send Seahawks Past Northeast
Basketball Teams Fall to Annapolis, Road Trip Ahead
Midweek Roundup: Heavy Dose of Athletics Coming Up
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Adventures in South County

By Jonathan Moynihan
Adventures in South County: Hong Kong Express
Adventures in South County: Edgewater Restaurant
PHOTOS: 'Wheels from the Past' Hot Rods
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Flower of the Week

Flower of the Week: David Austin Rose
Flower of the Week: Pinks (Dianthus)
Flower of the Week: Old Fashion Weigela
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Obituaries

Death Notices for Edgewater and Davidsonville
Death Notices for Edgewater, Davidsonville
Edgewater, Davidsonville Death Notices
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Maryland General Assembly Notebook 2013

By Bryan P. Sears
Miller Gets His Bust
Miller: School Construction Needs State Oversight
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Five Questions With...

Five Questions with SRHS Athlete Kali Dawson
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Rude Ranch Pet of the Week

Rude Ranch Pet of the Week: Patches
Rude Ranch Pet of the Week: Garth
Rude Ranch Pet of the Week: Ginger
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Anne Arundel Spelling Bee 2013

By Anne Arundel Patch Staff
5 Questions with Allison Skillin, Annapolis Middle Student
Winning Words from School Spelling Bees
5 Questions with Hanna Mathews, Brooklyn Park Middle Student
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts
Teen Grabs National Speedskating Title
Veteran to Walk 18 Miles for Suicide Prevention
Soccers Sisters Say Youngsters Can Make a Difference, Too
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Insider Politics Blog

By Bryan P. Sears
O'Malley Finishes Last In New Hampshire Presidential Poll
Brochin Gives Death Penalty Referendum '50-50 Chance'
Kach Announces County Council Campaign
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Bryan P. Sears' Insider Politics Blog

By Bryan P. Sears
O'Malley Finishes Last In New Hampshire Presidential Poll
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