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Bowie twins Elaine Foster and Evelyn Lowe recently turned 100. Prince George's County leaders celebrated with a drive-by parade on Tuesday.
Bowie twins Elaine Foster and Evelyn Lowe recently turned 100. Prince George's County leaders celebrated with a drive-by parade on Tuesday. (Courtesy of Jackie Hicks)

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Cicada Counting Unites MD Family, Teaches Beauty Of Nature

Brandywine family turned this year's cicada swarm into a learning experience. Sarah Frank and her children are competing to see who can find the most critters.

Stolen Identities Spark $537K Cell Phone Theft In MD: Officials

Officials accused four Marylanders of stealing at least 17 identities to fraudulently purchase $537,000 worth of cell phones.

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Bowie Twins Turn 100, Celebrate With Drive-By Parade

Two Bowie twins, Elaine Foster and Evelyn Lowe, recently turned 100 years old. The community celebrated the sisters with a drive-by parade on Tuesday.

No More Enhanced Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Available In MD

Gov. Larry Hogan announced that the state of Maryland will discontinue enhanced pandemic federal unemployment benefits and reinstate work search requirements early next month.

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Pedestrian Fatally Struck By MARC Train: Report

A Maryland Area Regional Commuter train fatally struck a pedestrian Tuesday in Harmans, just north of Severn. The victim has not yet been identified.

Teen Competes For Spot In Summer Olympics: Report

Annapolis teenager Joe Hayburn will compete for a spot in the Tokyo Olympics, WBAL reported. More than 800 people gathered outside St. Mary's High School Tuesday morning to send Haybrun off to his swim meet.

Independent Brewing In Bel Air Looks To Expand

Independent Brewing is looking to expand its footprint in Bel Air. The business plans to create a taproom behind the current location on Main Street.

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