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The fanfare surrounding this high school rite of passage has flourished, and it’s no wonder that prom spending in the U.S. has increased to an all-time high. Fortunately, some studen...

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Living in Hollywood, network television producer Greg Garcia is surrounded by worthy charities that hold fancy events to support good causes. But when the time came for him to lend a hand...

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West Potomac Academy fashion design students will present Runway Ready 2012: Concept to Catwalk, from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 4, at West Potomac High School. All garments featured in the ...

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West Potomac High School graduate and Hampden-Sydney College senior Kevin Komson Sidney presented his senior fellowship project April 18 in a public lecture at the college. Sidney is one ...

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Mount Vernon at Home organized its second annual cleanup at Sherwood Regional Library on Saturday. The day went well with about 25 volunteers pitching in, said Barbara Sullivan, Moun...

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Looking for fun activities for the kids this summer? Patch has got you covered. Here are some exciting opportunities for children of all ages in the Mount Vernon area. For more informatio...

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Patch is running a contest over the next week in which readers nominate an environmental nonprofit and the winning organization will receive a $500 donation to an environmental charity. &...

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The Fairfax County Animal Shelter received accolades from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) for two programs and a large-scale animal rescue. The Fairfax C...