as it turns out i'm packing up and taking leave from the great city of chicago to take a job at the university of maryland. i went there for an interview, but flew in and out in one day only seeing the airport and the office... so for all intensive purpose - i've never been there. i'm looking to live in the maryland side of the metro-area. from what i understand there are some crazy areas in the dc metro area that should be avoided, however i don't know where those areas are exactly. any helpful hints or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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