Share Your Photos of the Cherry Blossoms

Tag photos #Patchblossoms on Instagram to be added to this collage.

It's been beautiful out this week and with the peak bloom set to hit the mall today in DC, many locals will be heading out to get pictures of the cherry blossoms. Tag your Instagram pictures with the hashtag #Patchblossoms and the pictures will appear in the collage. Also tag your town name so we know where you live and we might just feature your photo on our page. Have fun out there!

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PHOTOS: Election Day in Prince George's County

From long lines and political signs to teenage politicos and "I voted" stickers, here are the images from Election Day.

Do you have Instagram or other images of your election experience from Tuesday? Add them to this gallery by clicking "Upload Photos and Videos."

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PHOTOS: A Bunch of Butterflies

Plenty of butterflies can be seen throughout the parks and open areas of Howard County.

Centennial Park in Ellicott City has been alive and fluttering this summer with butterflies and bright flowers. Patch caught some of the action this week, so enjoy it while it lasts! Do you have great local nature photos? Upload them to this story by clicking the "Upload Photos" button below. Email local editor Brian Hooks for information on featuring your photo. Sign up for the Savage-Guilford Patch newsletter here and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for instant news updates and community conversations.

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PHOTOS: Pr. George's County Fairgoers Have Fun Before the Rain

Images from the Prince George's County Fair in advance of the thunderstorm that hit on Saturday, September 8.

  The Prince George's County Fair held Sept. 6 through Sept. 9, attracts people from all over the area as it's one of the last summer carnivals in the area. Saturday afternoon with an impending thunderstorm on its way and a tornado warning issued, organizers tried to help fairgoers take cover inside. Some in the crowd panicked as they tried to rush inside, leaving 12 injured and four hospitalized. Here are some images of fairgoers on Saturday before the storm hit the region. Have images from the fair? Add them to this gallery!

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Greenbelt Labor Day Festival in Photos

A look at Greenbelt Labor Day Festival in Aug. 31 - Sept. 3, 2012.

Here's some photos we took at the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Sunday night. But if you have some of your own, add them here too!

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How To Take the Best Fireworks Photos

Want to capture those bright lights bursting in air? Here are some tips from Patch photographers.

  Although capturing fireworks on a camera can be difficult, if you have the right equipment and your camera is switched to the correct settings, you should be able to get some fantastic images. Here are some tips from Patch photographer Edward Maurer. Equipment needed: Other tips from photographer Darren Rowse's website:

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Photo of the Day: Swings and Smiles

School is out, and kids are having some good old-fashioned fun.

Do you have a great photo of your kids having fun in the summer sun? Email your family photos to local editor Brian Hooks for publication or submit them to the neighborhood photo gallery here.

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Savage-Guilford Pics & Clips

Share photos and videos of your community with your neighbors.

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Savage Photographer Helps with Hospital's 'Wall of Hope'

Mary Gardella took photos for the Wall of Hope in the neonatal intensive care unit at Franklin Square.

PHOTOS: Hurricane Irene Soaks Some, Amuses Others

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