Columbia, MD|News|
Maryland's Best School Districts 2021: New Rankings Released
A new ranking of Maryland's best school districts has been released by Niche.com. See how your school system fared.
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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Washington DC|News|
DC, 2 VA Cities Among Best Places To Live In 2020: U.S. News
The 2020 list of Best Places To Live and Retire was released this week by U.S. News & World Report. See where DC and 2 Virginia cities rank.
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Annapolis|News|
Proposed Budget Amendment On Ballot For MD Voters
Maryland voters will consider a constitutional amendment that would allow the legislature to increase, decrease or add items to the budget.
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McLean, VA|News|
How Likely Are Car Vs. Deer Collisions In Virginia, DC?
Most animal-involved crashes occur in the fall. Here's how likely it is you'll hit a deer in Virginia and DC, according to State Farm.
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Huge Wine Cellar, Putting Green, Craftsman Mansion: GA Wow Houses
This week's Georgia Wow Houses include a 1K bottle wine cellar, a $9.5M estate with a 19-hole putting green and a craftsman-style mansion.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Thanksgiving 2020 In GA: Advice On Gatherings, Travel Quarantines
The CDC warns against large Thanksgiving gatherings in Georgia this year. Some experts caution against travel. What will your family do?
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
GA Top News: Venomous Caterpillar, Ellen's Gift, Sex Offender Map
Venomous caterpillars | Ellen's big gifts | Sex offender maps | Voter guides | QAnon supporter of Loeffler | Speeding with cat: GA Top News
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Across Florida, FL|News|
How Likely Are Car Vs. Deer Collisions In Florida?
Most animal-involved crashes occur in the fall. Here's how likely it is you'll hit a deer in Florida, according to State Farm.
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Crofton, MD|News|
Good News: Buffett Cruises MD, Pumpkin Patches, Hogan Bobblehead
MD good news includes singer Jimmy Buffett cruises to Annapolis, pumpkin patches to visit, and a Towson grad launches a Netflix series.
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Roswell, GA|News|
How Likely Are Car Vs. Deer Collisions In Georgia?
Most animal-involved crashes occur in the fall. Here's how likely it is you'll hit a deer in Georgia, according to State Farm.
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Perry Hall, MD|News|
How Likely Are Car Vs. Deer Collisions In Maryland?
Most animal-involved crashes occur in the fall. Here's how likely it is you'll hit a deer in Maryland, according to State Farm.
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Across Virginia, VA|News|
Fall Foliage: Near Peak Colors In Alleghanies, SW Virginia
Fall foliage is beginning to pop with color across southwest Virginia and the Alleghanies. Here's the status of fall color statewide.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
2020 Fall Foliage Peak: Where Colors Are Emerging In Georgia
Fall foliage is beginning to pop with color across north Georgia. Here's the status of fall color in northwest and northeast GA.
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Across Maryland, MD|News|
MD Fall Foliage: Peak Colors Spread To 3 Counties
If you're looking for fall foliage, we can help. Maryland DNR staffers say one county is at peak color and 2 are near it this weekend.
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Dunwoody, GA|News|
Ellen's Surprise, Fatal Fire, Kemp Health Plan: GA News Nearby
Top news includes Ellen's big surprise, bailiff accused in assault, Kemp's health plan, fatal fire. How to share news, events on Patch.
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Cumming, GA|News|
Big Checks From Ellen Surprise 2 GA Workers | Patch PM
Ellen's big surprise | Coronavirus on the rise | Fatal town house fire | Bailiff accused of sex abuse | Kemp health plan: Patch PM
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Baltimore, MD|News|
Thanksgiving 2020 In MD: Advice On Gatherings, Travel Quarantines
The CDC warns against large Thanksgiving gatherings in Maryland this year. And the state urges a travel quarantine. What will you do?
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Virginia Highland-Druid Hills, GA|News|
Falcons Shutdown, Coca-Cola Exhibit, Long Lines: GA News Nearby
Top news includes fatal fall, Falcons shutdown, new Coca-Cola exhibit and voters wait in long lines. How to share news, events on Patch.
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Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
300-Foot Fall From Mount Yonah Kills GA Woman | Patch PM
Fatal fall from mountain | Demonizing health experts | QAnon endorsement | Long voting lines | World Food Day | Coca-Cola exhibit: Patch PM
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Sarasota, FL|News|
13 Florida Cities Among Best Places To Retire In 2020: U.S. News
The 2020 list of Best Places To Retire was released this week by U.S. News & World Report. Sarasota led the list with other FL cities on it.
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