The closest-in Maryland suburbs of DC are in Montgomery and Prince George's, the two counties that abut the city to the north. These UrbanTurf guides profile the counties' popular neighborhoods, as well as Annapolis, the further-afield but charming state capital.
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						Annapolis
						 Small-Town Living in the State Capital 
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						Bethesda
						 Bedroom Community Gets Buzzing Cache 
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						Cabin John
						 In With The New While Maintaining the Old 
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						Chevy Chase
						 Affluence, Green Lawns and Pricey Homes 
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						Downtown Silver Spring
						 Experiencing a Resurgence After a Bumpy History 
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						Potomac
						 A Suburb on Steroids 
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						Rockville Town Square
						 Despite the Dynamism, Still Somewhat Generic 
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						Takoma Park
						 More Than a Little Bit Quirky 
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						Wheaton
						 A Foodie Magnet on the Verge of Change 
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						Capitol Heights
						 Kudzu, Front Porches and Crime 
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						Hyattsville
						 Glass Half Full or Half Empty? 
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						Mount Rainier
						 Artists, Affordable Homes and A Silo Full of Corn 
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						National Harbor
						 A Development Rises Next to the Potomac 
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						Riverdale Park
						 A Town Looking For Its Identity 
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