Fairfax City, VA|News|
SoberRide Offers Free Lift On New Year's To Curb Drunk Driving
DC and northern Virginia residents can get a free ride on New Year's Eve. Here's how to cash in on the offer from Lyft and SoberRide.
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 Florida, FL|News|
When Floridians Could Receive $600 Stimulus Check Payments
Stimulus payments of $600 are on their way to FL; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a vote on increasing checks to $2,000.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
When GA Residents Could Receive $600 Stimulus Check Payments
Stimulus payments of $600 are on their way to GA; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a vote on increasing checks to $2,000.
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Manassas, VA|News|
When NoVA, DC Residents Could Get $600 Stimulus Check Payments
Stimulus payments of $600 are on their way to VA, DC; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a vote to increase checks to $2,000.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
When MD Residents Could Receive $600 Stimulus Check Payments
Stimulus payments of $600 are on their way to MD; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a vote on increasing checks to $2,000.
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Across Virginia, VA|News|
13 Chain Restaurants In VA, DC That Closed Sites In 2020
The coronavirus pandemic dealt a fatal blow to some restaurant chains in northern Virginia. These chains shut locations in 2020.
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Manassas, VA|News|
COVID App Use Urged By VA Officials As State Tops 100K In Cases
Virginia's total coronavirus cases topped 100K cases this weekend, and state leaders urge residents to use the COVIDWISE app for tracing.
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Laurel, MD|News|
College Park Woman Killed In Laurel Accident: Howard Co. Police
A woman from College Park was hit and killed while walking on a Laurel road; Howard County Police are investigating.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
How Florida Firefighter Salaries Compare With Other States
The salaries for firefighters in the United States vary greatly by state. See where Florida ranks.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
How Georgia Firefighter Salaries Compare With Other States
The salaries for firefighters in the United States vary greatly by state. See where Georgia ranks.
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Across Virginia, VA|News|
How Virginia Firefighter Salaries Compare With Other States
The salaries for firefighters in the United States vary greatly by state. See where Virginia ranks.
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Edgewater-Davidsonville, MD|News|
How Maryland Firefighter Salaries Compare With Other States
The salaries for firefighters in the United States vary greatly by state. See where Maryland ranks.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Small Earthquake Rattles GA; Did You Feel It?
The USGS confirmed a 2.4-magnitude earthquake was felt early Sunday in east-central Georgia. Did you feel it?
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Columbia, MD|News|
Teen Cyberbullied, Dining Ban Upheld, Bride Barred: MD Top News
Coronavirus dining ban upheld, student cyberbullied, 95-year-old vet receives coronavirus vaccine, bride rejected by venue: MD Top News.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Virginia Daily Coronavirus Count Hovers Around 4K, New High
VA's daily coronavirus case average topped 4K this week, and the positive average of tests remains in the 12 percent range.
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Annapolis|News|
Powerball Winning Numbers For 12/26/2020 Drawing: $341M Jackpot
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for the $341 million lottery jackpot drawing on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Holiday Gift Return Rules FL Retailers: Amazon, Target, Walmart
Need to return a gift that doesn't fit just or isn't you? Check return policies for Kohl's, Amazon, Cabela's, Target and more FL retailers.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Holiday Gift Return Rules At GA Retailers: Amazon, Cabela's, GAP
Need to return a gift that doesn't fit just or isn't you? Check return policies for Cabela's, Amazon, Walmart, Target and more GA retailers.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Charlotte, NC|News|
Holiday Gift Return Rules At NC Retailers: Amazon, Kohl's, Target
Need to return a gift that doesn't fit just or isn't you? Check return policies for Kohl's, Amazon, Old Navy, Target and more NC retailers.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
Holiday Gift Return Rules At VA Retailers: Amazon, Kohl's, Target
Need to return a gift that doesn't fit just or isn't you? Check return policies for Kohl's, Amazon, Target and more NoVA and DC retailers.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff