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Patrons Protest Library Parking Fees, County Calls Free Library Books History

Patrons Protest Library Parking Fees, County Calls Free Library Books History

After years of providing free parking for patrons, the County has reinstalled pay parking meters in the Bethesda Library lot. Shocked area resident Claire H. says, “If we have to pay for parking, it removes the perk of having a library in the first place. What would Benjamin Franklin say?”

10.25.2010| Culture |

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Nail Salon Customer Goes Berserk Over Missing Polish, Takes Hostages

Nail Salon Customer Goes Berserk Over Missing Polish, Takes Hostages

The situation currently unfolding at Risa Nails is touch and go.  Salon regular Meryl N.’s usual calm broke down today when the salon seemed unable to find her regular nail polish color, a shade of puce called “Make Me Up Before You Go-Go.” “At first, she was only a little agitated,” s

10.20.2010| Culture, Featured |

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Teachers Push for Test-Prep Time, Say Actual Knowledge? Who Needs It?

Teachers Push for Test-Prep Time, Say Actual Knowledge? Who Needs It?

“When the most important factor is test performance, we hate wasting valuable time figuring out what to put in a lesson plan,” says social studies teacher, Angela C.  “I mean, what’s ‘social studies’ anyway?  No one really knows. So how can I possibly narrow the possibilities and teac

10.13.2010| Education |

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Customers Rush to Sample Rarefied Bethesda Air

Customers Rush to Sample Rarefied Bethesda Air

Over the weekend, people could be seen milling about in Bethesda Lane, inhaling and exhaling, with serene expressions on their faces. "I had no idea the air here was so different," said Sarah H., taking a deep breath and letting it out slowly.  "I want to savor it.  It’s somehow fresher,

10.11.2010| Culture |

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Texting is for Wusses -- Classic Sexting League Gives Kids a Leg Up

Texting is for Wusses — Classic Sexting League Gives Kids a Leg Up

By Emily Fielding The Red Volcanoes were getting clobbered.  Hunched over their smart phones, the boys keyed as fast as they could, but it wasn't fast enough. "Late to dinner," one player texted. "Don't worry mom I'll never do drugs," typed another. Before they could hit "send," the sco

10.7.2010| Culture |

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Too Sexy for Her Shirt: Pregger Clothing Ad Wins Reader Buzzkill Award

Too Sexy for Her Shirt: Pregger Clothing Ad Wins Reader Buzzkill Award

In the BWN Readers' Choice Buzzkill Awards, the #1 pick in the advertising category is... A Pea in the Pod Maternity, Montgomery Mall. Giant poster on 2nd floor of mall depicts beautiful pregnant woman, hair being blown by a fan, as she lifts her fitted shirt alluringly to expose...her bulgi

10.4.2010| Culture |

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