Local Voices Spotlight: Blogger Connie Carter

Connie Carter is a Local Voices blogger in Prince George’s County who brings her expertise in dealing with animals to Patch.

Recent article by Connie: Adopt a Friend - "Brad" the Shy little Lovebug!

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Local Voices Spotlight: Blogger Tamarra Thomas 'Mama Cocoa'

Tamarra Thomas is a Local Voices blogger in Prince George's County who brings her expertise to making sweet delights to Patch.

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Newtown CT Patch Shooting Coverage

The latest details on the school shooting in Connecticut.

Twenty children and six adults—that's how many people fell victim to a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT on Friday. Although students in Prince George's County are not in imminent danger, Prince George's County police will increase patrols at the county's elementary schools next week. Stories of the victims and the latest on the shooter can be found on Newtown Patch. How to Help Families Affected by Newtown School Shooting People all over the world want to know how to help Sandy Hook residents following Friday's horrifying mass shooting. Post "I want to help" in this comment thread to get updates on what you can do. Police Release Names of 20 Children, Six Adults Killed in Newtown Connecticut State Police …

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Local Business Owners Gearing Up for Main Street U Summit

Join Patch for a groundbreaking half-day summit as we connect local business owners with digital experts and industry veterans.

  Looking for some pointers on navigating the digital landscape? Feel like your business could do more with social media and online marketing? Or maybe you’d just like to network with fellow DC Metro area business owners and rub elbows with a few highly successful entrepreneurs? Join Patch as we bring together local business owners and digital experts to discuss big things for small businesses. You’ll walk away with powerful tips and practical tools to help grow your business through email, social media and online marketing. Focused on the needs of Main Street, the program features seasoned speakers from Constant Contact, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Silver Beacon Marketing and the President of Coldwell Banker, DC Region. Just click here to …

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Patch & AOL Send Hurricane Sandy Relief Trucks to Long Island, New Jersey

Employees help out, and you can, too

It's been said it's far better to have a neighbor who's near, than a brother who's far away, but in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Americans across the nation have proven to be the best neighbors and the strongest of families. This past weekend, AOL and Patch employees took an opportunity to pitch in, packing two tractor trailers worth of food, water and supplies in Dulles, VA, and Baltimore. The donations are headed to Hurricane Sandy ravaged areas in New Jersey and Long Island. Patch editors from Montgomery and Prince George's counties donated water, canned goods, juice, blankets, flashlights, activity books for children and snacks—like granola bars, crackers and chips. Maryland editors donated more than $2,500 worth of items families …

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