Manassas, VA|News|
VA, DC Good News: Cherry Blossom Festival, 1st Black Woman In NFL
Good news stories in DC, NoVA include the first Black woman to be an NFL official, pets ready for homes, and Cherry Blossom Festival plans.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
- Annapolis, MD
Deb Belt has been an editor with Patch.com since August 2011. After launching Patches in Iowa -- where staffers covered the 2012 Iowa Caucuses and the presidential campaign -- Deb joined the Southeast team of editors. Early in 2015 she took on coverage of the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Prince George's and Montgomery. Since March 2017 she has been the team leader for Patch sites in the Southeast, ranging from Baltimore to Miami. Prior to joining the digital world, she worked as an editor for 13 years at the Des Moines Register, focused on suburban coverage.
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Across Virginia, VA|News|
2021 VA, DC Spring Outlook: 2 Weather Forecasts Offer Prediction
The Farmers’ Almanac and Accuweather spring forecasts are out, giving NoVA and DC residents a peek at when it will start warming up.
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Across Maryland, MD|News|
2021 MD Spring Outlook: 2 Weather Forecasts Offer Prediction
The Farmers’ Almanac and Accuweather spring forecasts are out, giving MD residents a peek at when it will start warming up.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Aventura, FL|News|
Sprouts Store In FL, CVS Adds Vaccines, Free Roof: Nearby News
Top FL news includes CVS adds vaccination sites, Sprouts stores opening, new REI store, free roof for vet. How to share your news, events.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Rescue Video: 'Forget Your Purse Let's Go' | Patch PM
Rescued from sinking car | Complaint over elite vaccine clinic | REI opens store | Sprouts grocery stores opening in Florida: Patch PM
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Aventura, FL|News|
Mystery Skeeters, Senior Walkout, Child Abuse Death: Nearby News
Top FL news includes Publix vaccinating teachers, mystery mosquitoes, racial slur firing, and child death. How to share your news, events.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Lost FL Cemeteries: Sacred Spaces Abandoned | Patch PM
Mystery skeeter swarm | Graduation protest | Publix vaccinating teachers | Hunt for lost cemeteries | Patch survey | Officer fired: Patch PM
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Third Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: What FL Residents Can Expect
The U.S. Senate will debate a $1.9 trillion relief bill that helps families, states, and the unemployed. Here's what it means for Florida.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
Third Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: What MD Residents Can Expect
The U.S. Senate will debate a $1.9 trillion relief bill that helps families, states, and the unemployed. Here's what it means for MD.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Aventura, FL|News|
Spelling Champ, First Black Coach, Section 8 Renters: Nearby News
Top FL news includes Super Bowl virus spread, first Black MLB coach honored, Section 8 renters protected. How to share your news, events.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
Skip Spring Break In FL, Go To Vegas: City Official | Patch PM
Super Bowl spreads virus | Honoring first Black MLB coach | Spelling bee champ | Go to Vegas for spring break | Search for robbers: Patch PM
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
Billions Of 17-Year Cicadas Will Emerge; MD Epicenter In 2021
Maryland will hear the loud mating call of billions of 17-year cicadas in May and June. The state will be the epicenter of the emergence.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Aventura, FL|News|
175K Vaccines, A Year Of Covid, King Slams GOP Heads: Nearby News
Top FL news includes 175K vaccines on the way, author Stephen King bashes FL GOP, and fake police scam. How to share your news, events.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
175K J&J COVID Vaccines Expected In FL This Week | Patch PM
Coping with a year of COVID | Author bashes DeSantis, Trump | J&J shots coming | Billions in farm loans | Scammers pose as sheriff: Patch PM
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Aventura, FL|News|
Deadly Golf, Worst House On Block, Strawberry Fest: Nearby News
Top FL news includes a man died looking for a golf ball, Strawberry Festival, inside worst house on street. How to share your news, events.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
Whole Foods Market Finally Coming To Major FL City | Patch PM
Worst house on block | Whole Foods Market coming | Strawberry Festival preview | Man dies chasing golf ball | Sheriff, QAnon meet: Patch PM
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Confederate Symbols Removed From Florida In 2020
A Southern Poverty Law Center report said more than 100 Confederate monuments and symbols have been removed in several states, including FL.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Wawa Data Breach: Payout FL Customers Could Receive
In 2019, Wawa suffered a massive breach of FL customer data. Now, a proposed settlement could lead to a $9 million payout to those affected.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Chantilly, VA|News|
VA Good News: Pup On TV, Life-Saving Awards, Casino At Landfill
Good news stories in NoVA this week include officers who saved a life, famous investors in team, pup crashes live TV, landfill casino.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
MD Good News: Feeding Families, Best Hospitals, Cute Zoo Baby
Good news stories in MD this week include the newest zoo baby, the state's best hospitals, a project feeds families, bonuses for workers.
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