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In 1789, Benjamin Franklin wrote to Jean-Baptiste Leroy, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." Though paying taxes may be inevitable, this year t...

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It's a crosstown showdown. In this week's Readers' Choice polls, voters from Hyattsville, Greenbelt, Riverdale Park, and University Park gave the nod for best French fries to Maratho...

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With 10 of the 44 votes cast in this week's Readers' Choice poll, Marathon Deli in College Park takes the title for best French fries in the area. Arguably better known for its authe...

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Whether they originated in Belgium or France — and there's considerable debate on that point — French fries have become a worldwide culinary phenomenon since their debut several centuries...

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It was Today's Hair in College Park that pulled away in the four-community competition to win this week's Readers' Choice poll: Where do you go for the best kid's haircut? Apollo XII...

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It's that time again. You cringe as your son shakes his head over and over to get the hair out of his eyes. If he doesn't get his hair cut soon, you'll have a mini-Fabio on your hand...

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S & J Bar and Restaurant took top honors in this week's Readers' Choice poll for best place to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, which is today, incidentally.  If you decide to get ...

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It seems as if the luck of the Irish rests with Riverdale Park's S & J Bar and Restaurant, which overwhelmingly won the most votes for best place to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. The...