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Online Contest

Celebrate 'A Year of Fur &amp; Friendship' and spread therapy dog love in our communities by entering your pup into this exciting dog photo contest. All contestants receive a 2027 PAL calendar, and the top 12 winners as of the deadline -- August 9th at 5pm ET -- will receive a professional photo shoot with pet photographer Hannele Lahti and be featured in the calendar. All entries and votes support PAL's therapy dog program. Votes start at just $1 with a $5 minimum. Enter and/or vote now! gogophotocontest.com/peopleanimalslove

Local Event: The PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest

The PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest

Celebrate 'A Year of Fur & Friendship' and spread therapy dog love in our communities by entering your pup into this exciting...

Bringing Trusted Care Back To The Former Pet+ER Location

VivaVets Animal Hospital

Urgent Care Returns to Former Pet+ER Location: VivaVets Animal Hospital Now Open Bridging the gap between your family vet and the ER with Sunday hours, same day appointments available, and transparent pricing for Columbia pets. VivaVets Animal Hospital has officially launched in the iconic facility, but with a new mission. Founded by Dr. Kanwal Sharma, VivaVets is an independent, veterinarian-owned practice specializing in Veterinary Urgent Care and Lifestyle Medicine. The "Middle Ground" Your Pet Needs Most pet owners know the frustration of a Friday night ear infection or a Sunday morning paw injury. Your regular vet is closed, but the 24/7 Emergency Room warns of a six-hour wait and a four-figure bill. VivaVets was built to solve this exact problem. By focusing on "urgent but stable" cases—such as minor wounds, toxins, vomiting, and infections—VivaVets offers a faster, more affordable alternative to the traditional ER. What to Expect: • Sunday Availability: Open 10 AM – 8 PM (Closed Wed/Sat) • Same Day Appointments: No long wait hours for urgent care needs. • ER Technology, Local Feel: Advanced in-house diagnostics, state of the art digital X-rays, and ultrasound paired with a warm, independent clinic atmosphere. • Specialty Care: The hospital hosts in-person cardiology clinics every other Friday, eliminating the need for long-distance specialty travel for Howard County residents. • Lifestyle and Lifestage Medicine &amp; Beyond: In addition to urgent care, VivaVets offers life-stage plans to keep your pets healthy from puppyhood through their senior years. "We aren't just a clinic in a building; we are a part of this neighborhood," says Dr. Sharma. "We wanted to bring trusted, timely care back to this location so that pet parents never have to choose between their schedule and their pet's health." Visit VivaVets Today! VivaVets is now accepting new patients. Whether you need a wellness checkup or immediate care for a sick pet, the team is ready to help.

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Kristin Danley-Greiner

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Columbia

Urgent Care Returns to Former Pet+ER Location: VivaVets Animal Hospital Now Open Bridging the gap between your family vet and the ER with Sunday...

Local junk removal - fully licensed and insured 

Hulk and friends junk removal 

Just a local small junk removal business who likes to work with teens in the community to keep the younger generation busy! 

Your Kids Can Have An AWESOME FUN Summer!

Summer At Sandy Spring

Summer At Sandy Spring is a great Summer Day camp offering equal parts fun and uniqueness. For over thirty years, we have provided families with a safe, engaging, and active summer camp experience for children three years old to fourteen. With the sprawling Sandy Spring Friends School campus, we offer summer experiences for your children that will provide lifelong memories and friendships. Your children will have opportunities to explore Adventure Park, swim in our man-made pond, partake in our weekly theme weeks, enjoy daily hot lunches, and so much more! Some of our exciting activities: Adventure Challenge • Archery • Archery Tag • Art Bonanza • Bubble Soccer • Computer Programming • Dance/Poms • Fishing • Flight Science • Karate • Lego Robotics • Outdoor Living Skills • Painting • Paper Maché • Photography • Rock Climbing • STEAMers • Theater • Video Production and much more! Phone number: 301-774-7455 ext.167

Montgomery Village

Summer At Sandy Spring is a great Summer Day camp offering equal parts fun and uniqueness. For over thirty years, we have provided families with a...

🌱 Patch AM: Teen Charged As Adult In Wheaton...

Happening soon: The PALendar 2027 Dog Photo Contest on the Silver Spring Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Teen Charged As Adult In Wheaton Mall Shooting That Injured 13-Year-Old

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Teen Charged As Adult In Wheaton Mall Shooting...

A 17-year-old is charged with attempted murder after police say he opened fire inside Wheaton Mall, wounding a 13-year-old boy.

Teen Charged As Adult In Wheaton Mall Shooting That Injured 13-Year-Old

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🌱 Patch AM: 1 Person Dead, Another Hospitalized...

Also, don’t miss MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House on the Silver Spring Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 1 Person Dead, Another Hospitalized After Three-Car MoCo Collision

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Bel Air

Bubble Tea Fest + Grocer Closes + Bingo For...

Brewery specializes in makgeolli, Bubble Tea Festival returns, bingo night benefits pets, grocery store closes, sports store opens.

Bubble Tea Fest + Grocer Closes + Bingo For Pets + Sports Store Opens: MD Business News 

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Here’s An Early Look At Fall Forecast For MD

The 2026 fall forecast released by the Old Farmer’s Almanac notes Maryland residents will experience a cooler-than-average fall this year.

MD's Fall Forecast Revealed In Early Look By The Old Farmer’s Almanac

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 Silver Spring College Students Recognized For...

Patch highlights the honors received by Silver Spring students from their college or university.

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