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Stories worth talking about tonight:

Meet the Cast of ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’

The countdown to what we assume will be a series of catfights, parties and faux reconciliations on “The Real Housewives of Potomac” is less than a month away. The latest addition to Bravo TV’s Housewives franchise about privileged women premieres at 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17.

The network says the newest installment in the franchise “shines a spotlight on life in the upscale enclave with gated mansions, rolling hills, and exclusive country clubs. >>>read more.

Sobriety Crackdown Under Way in Maryland

Law enforcement agencies across Maryland are stepping up sobriety enforcement campaigns, actively searching for and arresting impaired drivers through the holiday season. If drivers are caught driving impaired, they will be arrested.

There are several ways to make it home, some even free, that don’t involve getting behind the wheel. >>>read more.

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Fencers to Spar in Lightsaber Tournament

• The Maryland Fencing Club in Abingdon heralds new release of Star Wars with special event.

Church Rocks Out for Festival of Lights (Video)

• There are 60,000 lights in the display this holiday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church.

Russian Nuclear Energy Official Sentenced to Prison

• Bribe scandal involved more than $2 million in payments to Russian official living in Maryland, according to prosecutors.

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