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Severn River view Dave Johnson house (WTOP/Dave Johnson)

Thu May 23, 2013

'Bang for Your Buck' show features Dave Johnson's old house

Severn River view Dave Johnson house (WTOP/Dave Johnson)

'Bang for Your Buck' show features Dave Johnson's old house

Thu May 23, 2013

The great room featured on the HGTV show Thursday used to be owned by WTOP Sports Director Dave Johnson, but he admits he had little to do with the winning restoration. Full Story

Thu May 23, 2013

D.C. ranks in top 10 for urban places for nature lovers

D.C. ranks in top 10 for urban places for nature lovers

Thu May 23, 2013

D.C. is not a bad place to live for city dwellers who on occasion yearn for the outdoors. Full Story

Thu May 23, 2013

Fired Md. firefighter claims gender bias

Fired Md. firefighter claims gender bias

Thu May 23, 2013

- A former Sykesville firefighter claims that gender discrimination led to her firing after she took time off for pregnancy and the birth of her son. Full Story

Thu May 23, 2013

2 get settlement for Md. after plummeting over dam

2 get settlement for Md. after plummeting over dam

Thu May 23, 2013

- A Maryland woman and her 10-year-old brother have received a $91,000 settlement for injuries that occurred when they plummeted over a dam on the Potomac River. Full Story

Thu May 23, 2013

John Leopold pays $75K fine for misconduct in office

John Leopold pays $75K fine for misconduct in office

Thu May 23, 2013

Former Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold has paid a $75,000 fine for misconduct. Full Story

Thu May 23, 2013

Man wins appeal but remains on sex offender list

Man wins appeal but remains on sex offender list

Thu May 23, 2013

- A man who successfully petitioned Maryland's highest court to be removed from the state's sex offender registry is still on the list. Full Story

Thu May 23, 2013

Authorities ID man found dead at Md. marina

Authorities ID man found dead at Md. marina

Thu May 23, 2013

Authorities are identifying a man found dead at an Anne Arundel County marina. Full Story

Thu May 23, 2013

Memorial Day weekend poses dangers for the roads

Memorial Day weekend poses dangers for the roads

Thu May 23, 2013

Memorial Day weekend can be a dangerous time of year on the roads with more people traveling and attending parties and barbecues. Full Story

Thu May 23, 2013

Woman dies after being rescued from burning home

Woman dies after being rescued from burning home

Thu May 23, 2013

- A woman pulled from a burning townhome in Crofton has died of her injuries. Full Story

Thu May 23, 2013

Teen who dragged trooper with car won't be charged

Teen who dragged trooper with car won't be charged

Thu May 23, 2013

- State police say a 17-year-old driver who dragged a trooper alongside a car in Caroline County appears to have done so inadvertently and will not be charged. Full Story

Wed May 22, 2013

Baker asks Prince George's school leader to stay

Baker asks Prince George's school leader to stay

Wed May 22, 2013

- Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker is asking the interim superintendent of the county school system to extend his contract through the summer. Full Story

Thu May 23, 2013

Lawsuit over Md.'s ACC exit goes before Md. court

Lawsuit over Md.'s ACC exit goes before Md. court

Thu May 23, 2013

- A lawyer for the University of Maryland told a judge that the penalty the university is being told to pay to withdraw from the Atlantic Coast Conference is "crippling" and "outrageous." Full Story

Wed May 22, 2013

Gausman to make Orioles debut on Thursday

Gausman to make Orioles debut on Thursday

Wed May 22, 2013

- Before deciding to promote Kevin Gausman to the big leagues, Baltimore Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette considered, then dismissed, the potential downside of the move. Full Story

Wed May 22, 2013

Kuroda bruises calf as Yankees fall to Orioles 6-3

Kuroda bruises calf as Yankees fall to Orioles 6-3

Wed May 22, 2013

- The New York Yankees simply cannot afford to lose another front-line player from their already decimated roster, so a bit of good news came out of their loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night. Full Story

Wed May 22, 2013

Silver Alert in Lanham canceled, man found unharmed

Silver Alert in Lanham canceled, man found unharmed

Wed May 22, 2013

Paul Darwin Oliver was located unharmed. Full Story

Thu May 23, 2013

Dick Irwin, veteran Md. crime reporter, dies at 76

Dick Irwin, veteran Md. crime reporter, dies at 76

Thu May 23, 2013

- John Richard "Dick" Irwin, a retired newspaper reporter who chronicled crime in Baltimore for more than 40 years, has died. He was 76. Full Story

Wed May 22, 2013

National Aquarium expands role in conservation

National Aquarium expands role in conservation

Wed May 22, 2013

- The National Aquarium in Baltimore is hiring a new officer to oversee its expanded mission to lead conservation efforts for ocean preservation. Full Story

Wed May 22, 2013

Orioles hit 3 HRs in 6-3 win over Yankees

Orioles hit 3 HRs in 6-3 win over Yankees

Wed May 22, 2013

- A series that began with a disheartening defeat ended in uplifting fashion for the Baltimore Orioles. Full Story

Wed May 22, 2013

New push for concussion prevention in Maryland

New push for concussion prevention in Maryland

Wed May 22, 2013

The Maryland State Board of Education has cemented emergency regulations meant to protect student-athletes at risk for serious head injuries. Full Story

, May 23, 2013

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