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2 killed in Prince George's County crash
2 killed, 2 hurt in Prince George's County crash; investigators probe possible storm factor
Baker's bid to take over schools gets nod from Rhee
County Executive Rushern Baker's attempt to take charge of the struggling Prince George's County school system has won the qualified support of celebrated school reformer Michelle Rhee.
Truck rig falls off Branch Avenue, 2 injured
Two people were injured when the tractor trailer they were in fell off an overpass onto Allentown Road in Prince George's County Saturday afternoon.
Possible warning signs before big water main break
There may have been some warning signs before a 5-foot water main burst in Chevy Chase this week.
Ex-DC cop to serve 2 life sentences for deaths of mistress, baby
A former D.C. police officer was sentenced to two lifetime terms plus 20 years without parole for killing his mistress and their baby daughter.
Weed and feed this spring with corn gluten
WTOP Garden Editor Mike McGrath details how to get the most from corn gluten, how to protect your boxwood from manic mulching and how to best protect your daffodils from spring freezes.
WSSC had no warning before water main break
It may take months before Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission knows why a 60-inch water main burst. What it does know is the sensor that was supposed to alert the utility didn't.
Answer Desk: What happens to water restriction violators?
Water restrictions remain in effect for 1.8 million Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission customers. But what happens to violators? The WTOP Answer Desk set out to find out.
Police seek missing Oxon Hill man
Prince George's County police are asking for help finding a 32-year-old man from Oxon Hill, Md.
Imprisoned homeland security official wants new trial
A former Prince George's County police officer who shot and killed a furniture delivery man is seeking a new trial and a reduction in his original sentence.
WSSC customers under mandatory water restrictions after 60-inch water main break
A water main break in a 60-inch pipe in Chevy Chase has prompted mandatory water restrictions for all Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission customers to ensure fire departments, hospitals and medical facilities have the water they need.
Man arrested on murder charge in Prince George's
Man charged with murder in Prince George's County, police say stabbing was domestic dispute
Prince George's school board doesn't back Baker's takeover
The Prince George's County school board is tearing into County Executive Rushern Baker for his proposed school takeover plan.
Charity employee sentenced in $166,000 theft
Charity employee sentenced for stealing $166,000 from charity, clients
PG County Executive seeking more school control
The Prince George's County Executive is seeking legislation to give his office more control over county schools.
Man charged with taking D.C. cop's car, daughter
A D.C. man was arrested Saturday in connection with stealing a Metropolitan police officer's car with his 9-year-old daughter inside.
Prince George's police ID toddler fatally struck by vehicle
Prince George's County police have identified the 1-year-old boy who died after being hit by a pickup truck Thursday afternoon as Sherrik Farmer.
Prince George's County budget includes furloughs
Baker's $2.7B budget for Prince George's County includes raises, furloughs for workers
Ticket dismissed for woman driving too slowly
A Maryland woman says she was shocked when a law enforcement officer stopped and ticketed her for driving too slowly in the left lane and failing to move right.
3rd fire breaks out at playground in Laurel
Authorities in Laurel say a playground has been intentionally set ablaze for the third time in nine days. The latest fire occurred Monday occurred at Emancipation Community Park.
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