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12 Most-Read College Park Patch Stories in 2012

From a funny dance to downtown business to strange crime near the University of Maryland, it's been an interesting year in 2012.

It's been a long year. Maybe because 2012 was a leap year (well that's only a day) or maybe because it was an election year, but a lot has happened in and around College Park this year.

So here's one more countdown you can add to your New Year's Eve—the top 12 most-read stories on College Park Patch from 12 to 1:

12. Denny's to Come to College Park

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11. City Council Votes 7-1 to Support O'Malley's Gay Marriage Legislation

10. Police Working to Curb Prostitution at College Park Hotels

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9. UMD Attempts 'Gangnam Style' Flash Mob

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6. UMd. Alumnus Alerted Police to Online Threats of Campus Shooting

5. Tebow-ing? Nah. We're Zach-ing.

4. Pipe Bomb Explodes Outside College Park Home

3. More than 30 Arrested in Prostitution Sting

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and the most read story this year was: Police Say Suspect in College Park Shooting on PCP

Also, some honorable mentions:

Man Sentenced in Shooting Death of UMd. Student

Officials: Fire Engine Placement Saved Lives at College Park Crash Scene


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