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Jeni Stepanek shares the story of her son, who wrote six books of poetry and a collection of essays and died at 13 of a rare form of muscular dystrophy.
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D.C. region braces for season's first snowfall (Post, December 5, 2009)
Local Digest: Local Digest (Post, December 5, 2009)
Suspect in Corker carjacking was dressed as a woman (Post, December 5, 2009)
Parents running in circles for Zhu Zhu pets: Toy hamsters emerge as season's hottest gift, but are as elusive as the real critters (Post, December 5, 2009)
Md. plans expanded oyster sanctuary: Md. plan bans harvest on 24% of best grounds, pushes shellfish farms (Post, December 4, 2009)
County audit finds flaws in U.S. grants' allocation: Federal housing funds' documentation weak; county cites changes (Post, December 4, 2009)
Man feared for his life in dog attack: Rockville police killed animal after hours-long struggle (Post, December 4, 2009)
Teen ordered to juvenile facility in Crofton boy's death (Post, December 4, 2009)
Report shows wide disparity in college achievement: Broad disparity is seen for low-income and minority students (Post, December 4, 2009)
Midshipmen learn to navigate ethical dilemmas through DVDs: Midshipmen study ethical dilemmas in interactive DVDs (Post, December 4, 2009)
Rockville developer wins rights to land at Laurel MARC station (Post, December 3, 2009; 5:14 PM)
Two men shot at, arrested by police in Prince George's (Post, December 3, 2009; 3:37 PM)
Ex-teacher sentenced for lewd videos of students (Post, December 3, 2009; 12:29 PM)
Defeat of mall slots plan won't upset O'Malley (Post, October 24, 2009)
Md. awards second license for slots gambling: Panel sets deadline for stalled bids in Baltimore, Arundel (Post, October 22, 2009)
Council chairman looks to break stalemate over slots (Post, October 19, 2009; 2:45 PM)
Disappointed About Slots? You Bet. (Post, October 18, 2009)
MARYLAND SLOTS: Deadline Weighed to End Arundel Zoning Dispute (Post, October 16, 2009)
Schools News
Pr. William proposes incentive bonuses for teachers: Successful schools that serve poor, challenging students are targeted (Post, December 4, 2009)
Teaching the ABC's of crucial social skills: As number of autistic kids rises, schools and programs are being created to aid those with mild form (Post, December 3, 2009)
After 60 years of teaching, substitute is still at the head of the class (Post, December 3, 2009)
The best and brightest take a detour: Recession-wary honor students are using community college as door to elite schools (Post, November 30, 2009)
Parents could also use guidance counselors (Post, November 26, 2009)
Crime News
Carjack suspects will be extradited to D.C. (Post, December 5, 2009)
Baltimore mayor convicted of one count of fraud: Dixon is acquitted of three charges but could be forced to leave office (Post, December 2, 2009)
Trial sheds light on Dixon charity work: Baltimore mayor's efforts had few controls over solicitations (Post, November 29, 2009)
local digest: Courage lives to see another holiday (Post, November 26, 2009)
3 men indicted in Md. man's death: Suspects in robbery and shooting in July have ties to MS-13 (Post, November 26, 2009)
Government News
Unlikely allies advance classroom innovation: School tour brings Sharpton, Gingrich to Baltimore (Post, November 14, 2009)
Democrats must stop coasting or risk more losses like those Tuesday (Post, November 8, 2009)
Ehrlich eyes wins by GOP for 2010 run: Former Md. governor plans to study odds of unseating O'Malley (Post, November 5, 2009)
GOP reclaims Virginia: McDONNELL CRUISES IN GOVERNOR'S RACE
Messages on taxes, jobs resonate with voters (Post, November 4, 2009)
MARYLAND: Rockville voters oust mayor; Greenbelt diversifies council (Post, November 4, 2009)
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