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1 dead, 1 seriously injured in New Carrollton house fire

1 dead after car strikes pole in Prince George’s Co.

Police say video shows assault on Baltimore officer

White supremacist gang members convicted in inmate’s slaying

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3 more linked to neo-Nazi group arrested in Georgia

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Maryland lawmakers hear opposing sides on a bill to regulate long guns

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1st US nuclear power plant to be removed from Fort Belvoir

Virginia House Republican leader to hate groups: ‘You are not welcome here’

Gun-rights activists gear up for show of force in Virginia

Eastern Shore heritage center gets boost from federal grant

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Dismal Swamp Canal to be closed to traffic for about 90 days

Fairfax County substitute teacher accused of inappropriate contact

3 more linked to neo-Nazi group arrested in Georgia

Virginia man charged in ex-wife’s killing has past history of abuse, investigators say

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Suspect sought in theft of bulldog and car from SE DC resident

National Archives apologizes and removes altered photo of 2017 Women’s March: ‘We made a mistake’

Thousands take to streets for 4th Women’s March

Children’s National Hospital confirms flu-related death

DC taxi rule overhaul could cut some regulations in age of Uber, Lyft

DC highlights plans for affordable housing, redevelopment of St. Elizabeths East

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1 dead, 1 seriously injured in New Carrollton house fire

Virginia House Republican leader to hate groups: ‘You are not welcome here’

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1st US nuclear power plant to be removed from Fort Belvoir

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Fairfax County substitute teacher accused of inappropriate contact

Pedestrian struck, killed on Richmond Highway in Fairfax County

Fairfax County ‘swatting’ suspect with neo-Nazi ties to remain in jail

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Civil War museum gets rid of Confederate flag on new logo

Maryland corrections van collides with dump truck, injuring 4 inmates

Virginia woman found dead in Frederick County, Maryland, roadway

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Frederick father arrested after crash that killed 4-year-old son

White supremacist gang members convicted in inmate’s slaying

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2 teens arrested for armed robberies of Howard County food delivery drivers

Two security guards hurt in Howard County hospital fight

Vote keeps 2 LGBTQ books in Northern Virginia district’s elementary schools

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1 dead, another in hospital after Loudoun County head-on crash

Sketch released of driver who hit Loudoun County deputy then took off

Montgomery County leaders plan road safety town hall after recent pedestrian deaths

Topgolf opens newest location in Germantown

With no funding, possible delay for trail tunnel at Bethesda Purple Line station

2nd pedestrian struck and killed on Rockville Pike in Montgomery County

Pedestrian struck and killed while crossing Rockville Pike

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1 dead, 1 seriously injured in New Carrollton house fire

1 dead after car strikes pole in Prince George’s Co.

Traffic deaths at 6-year low on dangerous Indian Head Highway

With no funding, possible delay for trail tunnel at Bethesda Purple Line station

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2nd crash on I-95 brings traffic to standstill in Prince William County

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Virginia man charged with pulling knife on Taco Bell workers

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office warns against recent fraudulent calls

Virginia pastors give over $17,000 to pay student meal debts

Va. AG Herring says state’s gun ‘sanctuaries’ won’t be above likely new laws

Stafford supervisors vote to make county second amendment sanctuary

Stafford County woman wanted in parental abduction of her 4 children, sheriff’s office says

Suspect sought in theft of bulldog and car from SE DC resident

National Archives apologizes and removes altered photo of 2017 Women’s March: ‘We made a mistake’

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