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Memorial Day is a day to remember the men and women who died while serving in the armed forces. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the United State following the Civil W...

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  Get that camera phone ready for something gross and (maybe) delicious.  The first cicadas — and their empty, crunchy shells — have officially arrived in the DC metro are...

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The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com  By David Schepp Getting a summer job is a rite of passage for many young people. In addition to earning wages to help pay for tu...

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Dogs, cats, squirrels, raccoons and birds will have a four- to six-wee week feast this summer as the Brood II 17-year cicadas emerge from the ground throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Like...

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A great summer tradition in Alexandria and beyond: watching movies outside. Here's a round-up of what's coming in 2013 in Alexandria, Arlington and DC. Alexandria Cinema Del Ray...