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First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to soon-to-be graduates of Bowie State University during the 2013 commencement exercises at the University of Maryland's Comcast Center on May 17, 2013.

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The following incident information was provided by Montgomery County Police. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

Crime Summary: Burglary Arrests Made, Strong-Arm Robbery Reported

Route 202 is one of three routes the MTA is considering cancelling.

State of Maryland to Cancel Three ICC Bus Routes?

Composting Key to Thousands of MD Jobs, Says Report

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