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Emaun Kashfipour

Aspiring journalist studying at the University of Maryland
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Trainers Use Boxing as a Solution for Modern Problems

Boxing is not just a competitive sport to area trainers and athletes, but can be a solution to many emerging problems such as obesity and bullying and help with personal growth.

Bike to Work Day Will Feature a Pit Stop in Hyattsville

Sunday marked the beginning of Bike to Work Week, a part of Bike Month, which was started to promote bicycling and bicycle safety and will culminate in Bike to Work Day this Friday.

Friday is Bike to Work Day (in Laurel Patch)

Sunday marked the beginning of Bike to Work Week, a part of Bike Month, which was started to promote bicycling and bicycle safety.

Health

VIDEO: Boxing Gym Attracts Novices and Pros (in Rockville Patch)

Champion Boxing Fitness welcomes members from all skill levels.

Getting Fit in Greenbelt (in Potomac Patch)

There are many ways for Greenbelt residents to get in shape during May, which is National Fitness and Sports Month.

Issues

Church Groups Cater To Foreign-Language Speakers (in Potomac Patch)

Missionary groups are known to learn foreign languages to spread their message across the globe, they but have also found a non-English-speaking target group here in the U.S.

Health

Social Media Provides Comfort for People Dealing With Autism (in Potomac Patch)

Many with autism and their families are using social media to express themselves, seek help or even for therapy. It is estimated that one in 88 children in the U.S. has autism.

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