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Owner of market in tiny Md. town on selling $731 million Powerball ticket

Maryland lawmaker said to have tried to bring gun onto House floor

Maryland officials to remember longtime Senate president

Hogan: All Md. school systems should work to be in hybrid learning by March 1

Gambling risks for youth may be taught in Md. high schools

Maryland man accused of threatening to bomb IRS headquarters

Casket of former Senate president arrives at State House

Settlement for woman improperly detained by Frederick Co. deputies during traffic stop

Montgomery Co. hopes to start vaccinations of 75+ next week, but ‘math doesn’t add up’ for speedy rollout

Giant Food expands Landover headquarters

Virginia lawmakers vote to remove statue of segregationist

Virginia unlikely to see major changes in redistricting

Alexandria’s Restaurant Week To-Go is back, and solo diners are included

Family sues 2 Virginia officers, alleges excessive force

Arlington Co. superintendent seeks vaccine progress before setting school return dates

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Northam urges patience as shortages hinder COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Virginia health official says no vaccines have gone to waste

Trial underway in case of man accused of killing Loudoun County mom, son

Fairfax County teacher charged with sexually assaulting student in 1994-95

Man dead, several injured after car crashes head-on into Metrobus

3 killed, including teen, in 3 Southeast DC shootings

Key streets near National Mall still closed

Capitol Police acting chief: We didn’t tell National Guard to leave Capitol facilities

After a warmer-than-average winter, it turns really cold this weekend

DC Auto Show postponed due to COVID-19

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Fairfax County teacher charged with sexually assaulting student in 1994-95

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