| Welcome to this special edition of the Charles Extra, a comprehensive guide to our community. It includes important information on how to get around the area, where to shop, how to contact elected officials and where to go when you need help or you want to help. The Guide will be updated as new information becomes available and we welcome your feedback. E-mail TheGuide@washpost.com or call 202-334-4555. More information about this guide is in our editor's note. |
| Essay Southern Maryland residents seek the open space of the countryside or a home with a boat dock on the river, creek or bay. | Jay Mathews: Schools When picking a school, there's often more than one right answer. | Real Estate Home buyers should prepare to pay more for coveted close-in neighborhoods. |
| John Kelly's Washington Most of the bridges that carry us over parts of our region are named things we recognize. Meet the people behind the spans. Sports Baseball has returned to the area. How will the Nationals stack up? | Scenes and Sites Washington's suburban communities are home to a wealth of nationally known attractions. Traffic Learn the language of area traffic. |
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| Sports and Recreation |