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Messed up roads: Montgomery County crews start filling potholes, fixing sidewalks

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https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/science-4-eve…
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https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/historic-isnt…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — NBCUniversal uses cookies (small text files placed on your computer or device) and other tracking technologies on the Services.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/beauty-and-th…
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https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/science-4-eve…
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https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/historic-isnt…
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