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DC-area infectious disease doctor: ‘We’ve been preparing’ for coronavirus

Intentional balloon releases could soon be banned in Montgomery County

In separate cases, 2 Maryland high schoolers are accused of rape

Lawsuit: Virginia jail guard ignored inmate’s pain before he died

DC-area Safeway workers plan for strike amid negotiations

Micro-cottage plans move forward in Loudoun County town despite concerns

2 upcoming TSP policies to change the way participants save, withdraw money

Arrest made in possible syringe assault in Anne Arundel County

Montgomery County Council to consider banning balloon releases

In separate cases, 2 Maryland high schoolers are accused of rape

Montgomery County Council passes air conditioning bill

Alcohol a suspected factor in deadly crash off I-95 ramp

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DC man killed in Prince George’s Co. shooting

Ex-Md. prosecutor Gansler: Malvo will spend rest of his life in prison

Police search for vehicle in deadly Prince George’s Co. hit-and-run

Man struck by Metro train near Rockville Metro station

Fairfax County budget includes tax hike to fund schools, affordable housing

Lawsuit: Jail guard ignored inmate’s pain before he died

Virginia Democrats poised to pass public bargaining measures

Micro-cottage plans move forward in Loudoun County town despite concerns

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3 sentenced in dismemberment of slain Virginia teenager

Judge hits pause button on removal of slave auction block

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George Mason selects engineering dean as new president

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Disabled bus on Douglass Bridge snarls traffic to Beltway

Constellation Theatre stages Alfred Hitchcock farce ‘The 39 Steps’

Major expansion of DC police Cadet Corps program proposed

Bethesda community helps bakery employee hit by deadly DC shooting

DC’s mayor after weekend shootings: ‘Get serious about illegal guns’

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Arrest made in possible syringe assault in Anne Arundel County

Fairfax County budget includes tax hike to fund schools, affordable housing

DC-area infectious disease doctor: ‘We’ve been preparing’ for coronavirus

Montgomery County Council to consider banning balloon releases

In separate cases, 2 Maryland high schoolers are accused of rape

Lawsuit: Jail guard ignored inmate’s pain before he died

Alexandria water taxi to expand its hours for morning commuters

Most expensive rent in the DC area? Bethesda

Alexandria school helping kids focus using meditation techniques

Virginia lawmaker: Man with assault rifle tried to coerce me at my home

Doctor caring for homeless in Alexandria seeking donations, volunteers

Alexandria’s B&C Jewelers closing after nearly 7 decades

Arrest made in possible syringe assault in Anne Arundel County

Surveillance video shows suspect in possible syringe assault in Md.

Midshipman found dead at Naval Academy from Frederick Co.

Midshipman dies after being found unresponsive at US Naval Academy

Police looking for suspect in possible assault with syringe in Anne Arundel Co.

Anne Arundel County man sentenced for fatal overdose of a minor

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Carjacking suspect leads Arlington police on 100 mph chase

More than $80K raised for cat found with arrow in head

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Md. Republicans criticize school lesson comparing Trump to Nazis, communists

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Johns Hopkins Carey Business School gets $50M commitment

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After cliff collapse near Calvert County park, visitors urged to obey warnings

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Former Charles County JV wrestling coach charged with child sex abuse

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Calvert Co. deputy seriously hurt after 4-vehicle pileup

2 more teen suspects arrested in Charles County student’s shooting death

Court docs: Snapchat messages led to Charles County teen’s killer

Shooting of teen in Charles County appears ‘drug-related’

17-year-old student’s killing rattles Charles County community

Teen shot dead in Charles Co. was son of Prince George’s Co. police officer

Maryland lawmaker proposes tax credit for those with long commutes, no access to transit

Fairfax County budget includes tax hike to fund schools, affordable housing

Virginia girl makes history, tackles stereotypes on wrestling mat

New agreement dodges 2nd strike in 3 months for Fairfax Connector

Herndon man charged for shooting death of his mother

Fairfax County health official warns against coronavirus panic

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Midshipman found dead at Naval Academy from Frederick Co.

1 teen will be charged as juvenile in fatal Frederick County fair beating

Md. man facing assault charge for road rage incident in Frederick

Nazi flag seen hanging at Frederick high school, superintendent vows ‘appropriate action’

Frederick, Md. police seek two suspects in first 2020 murder

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

Maryland leaders formally unveil Pimlico plans

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Md. man found guilty of human trafficking in Elkridge motel

Ex-Howard County teacher’s assistant charged with sex offenses against student

White supremacist gang members convicted in inmate’s slaying

Police: No kidnapping happened with woman found in Maryland

Micro-cottage plans move forward in Loudoun County town despite concerns

Loudoun County child care worker accused of duct taping child’s legs

Road work, some Metro single-tracking this weekend

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Flying through Dulles? A fancy passenger lounge — for a fee — is in your future

Loudoun Co. moves to rename Negro Hill

Montgomery County Council to consider banning balloon releases

In separate cases, 2 Maryland high schoolers are accused of rape

Montgomery County Council passes air conditioning bill

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Ex-Md. prosecutor Gansler: Malvo will spend rest of his life in prison

Man struck by Metro train near Rockville Metro station

Alcohol a suspected factor in deadly crash off I-95 ramp

DC man killed in Prince George’s Co. shooting

Police search for vehicle in deadly Prince George’s Co. hit-and-run

Lawsuit: U.Md. fed gluten to student with celiac disease

Man killed in crash on I-95 ramp in Beltsville

Maryland lawmakers propose financial support for businesses hurt by Purple Line construction

Prince William Co. polar plungers take chilly dip in the Potomac for a good cause

Ex-wife of Beltway sniper shares story of domestic abuse on Valentine’s Day

‘Outlet challenge’ leads to ignition, student arrest at Stonewall Jackson High School

Water’s End Brewery opening 2nd taproom in Woodbridge

13-year-old Woodbridge boy charged with sexual battery

3-car crash in Fairfax Co. leaves man dead

Guns and goats: Stafford County man confronts teenager in livestock theft

Va. man convicted of killing girlfriend now to stand trial for estranged wife’s 1989 murder

Loudoun County’s Park View High wins inaugural esports league championship

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

Is the US doing enough to fight coronavirus? Some lawmakers are skeptical

Disabled bus on Douglass Bridge snarls traffic to Beltway

Constellation Theatre stages Alfred Hitchcock farce ‘The 39 Steps’

Major expansion of DC police Cadet Corps program proposed

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