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No charges for police in death of ‘boogaloo’ movement martyr

Woman trying to park car crashes through fence, disrupts Red Line service in Montgomery Co.

Operation Warp Speed chief visits Holy Cross in Silver Spring

Baltimore police officer charged with assaulting man not wearing mask

Restaurant operator hopeful as indoor dining returns in Anne Arundel Co.

Finalists named for Frederick, Md., police chief

St. Mary’s Co. sheriff’s deputy assaulted, shoots suspect during altercation

New year, new laws: January 2021 legislation goes into effect in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Crashes snarl Capital Beltway’s Outer Loop in Montgomery County

Baltimore police had threatened to end spy plane program

Virginia middle schooler sends cards to those suffering from loneliness

Pedestrian seriously injured in Springfield hit-and-run

New law removes online option for concealed carry permit

Va. woman’s death prompts warning against celebratory gunfire

Search ends for driver of truck that went off bridge-tunnel near Va. Beach

As 2020 ends, Va. rabbi on COVID, heart attack, fear and faith

Police: Virginia man fatally stabbed woman and baby in Norfolk

Fairfax County makes sweeping sentencing reforms

No reports of serious adverse effects in Va. as COVID-19 vaccinations proceed

New year, new laws: January 2021 legislation goes into effect in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Biden inauguration to feature memorial for COVID victims

DC moves another step toward Reeves Center transformation

DC revenues could return to normal by 2022

New year, new laws: January 2021 legislation goes into effect in DC, Maryland and Virginia

DC grant program awards thousands to small businesses

DC police arrest suspect in October homicide

Police: DC man used charcoal briquettes to torch Georgetown home; suspect charged

New sports betting app debuts in DC

2 downtown DC Trump supporter hangouts to be closed for Jan. 6 rally

DC learning center uses art therapy to help children impacted by gun violence

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Biden inauguration to feature memorial for COVID victims

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Police: Virginia man fatally stabbed woman and baby in Norfolk

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Race to roll out COVID-19 vaccines off to messy start

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Baltimore police officer charged with assaulting man not wearing mask

Baltimore police officer charged with assaulting man not wearing mask

Restaurant operator hopeful as indoor dining returns in Anne Arundel Co.

Restaurant operator hopeful as indoor dining returns in Anne Arundel Co.

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Union reacts to Metrobus changes: ‘Are we about safety or are we about money?’

Hundreds of Fairfax County health care workers receive COVID-19 vaccine

Hundreds of Fairfax County health care workers receive COVID-19 vaccine

Fairfax County makes sweeping sentencing reforms

Fairfax County makes sweeping sentencing reforms

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Bomb-sniffing dogs? Check. Times Square crowd? Not this year

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Rare GOP rebuff of Trump in last days of chaotic Congress

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No reports of serious adverse effects in Va. as COVID-19 vaccinations proceed

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Defense officials divided over potential for Iranian attack on eve of grim anniversary

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Longtime Bruins captain Zdeno Chara leaves for Capitals

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‘Gilligan’s Island’ star Dawn Wells dies, COVID-19 cited

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More Pentagon, WH staff picks announced for Biden administration

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Woman trying to park car crashes through fence, disrupts Red Line service in Montgomery Co.

No charges for police in death of ‘boogaloo’ movement martyr

Virginia middle schooler sends cards to those suffering from loneliness

Pedestrian seriously injured in Springfield hit-and-run

Operation Warp Speed chief visits Holy Cross in Silver Spring

Latest coronavirus test results in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Landmark Mall to be redeveloped as huge Inova Alexandria Hospital facility

Annual toy giveaway in Alexandria adjusts for pandemic

Alexandria, Arlington earn perfect scores for LGBTQ protections from Human Rights Campaign

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Alexandria Harmonizers present virtual ‘Christmas Coast to Coast’ concert

Alexandria finds out what people did in weeks before COVID-19 diagnosis

Restaurant operator hopeful as indoor dining returns in Anne Arundel Co.

Anne Arundel Co. executive replaces order that would have banned indoor dining

Decision on indoor dining ban in Anne Arundel Co. expected Wednesday

Miss Pearl, a cat who lived at an Annapolis museum, is killed by a dog

New police chief takes over in Anne Arundel County

Spirit flight skids off BWI taxiway after landing

Black photographer files complaint in Arlington after police question him

‘Have you seen me commit a crime?’ Police question Black photographer in Arlington

Arlington Thrive financial aid requests surge

Crystal City’s former Americana Hotel site could become new condos

Arlington can help county residents pay utility bills

Wreaths Across America honors veterans in virtual Arlington National Cemetery ceremony

Baltimore police officer charged with assaulting man not wearing mask

Baltimore police had threatened to end spy plane program

Killings in Baltimore continued at high rate in 2020

2 remain hospitalized and cleanup continues following Baltimore building explosion

Police: officer injured after being hit by stolen car

Timberlake lifts Towson past Coppin State 78-73

Child predators up their efforts as kids spend more time online

Calvert County schools put hold on hybrid learning

3 injured after multivehicle crash in Calvert County

Injured veteran gets new, modified home in Calvert County on 9/11

Fair food drive-thru returns to Calvert County for second weekend

Calvert Co. identifies, charges 5 teens in racist graffiti incident

Principal grieves ‘lively’ teen lost to accidental shooting

Charles Co. Police investigate fatal shooting that killed teenager

Sheriff’s office: Man found shot in parked car in Waldorf

Head-on crash kills Mechanicsville man in Waldorf

Kaiser Permanente plans $100M medical center in Waldorf

Charles County schools buffer blow of failing grades — for now

Pedestrian seriously injured in Springfield hit-and-run

As 2020 ends, Va. rabbi on COVID, heart attack, fear and faith

Fairfax County makes sweeping sentencing reforms

Police ID man killed at Fairfax County worksite

Fairfax water service offers financial relief amid coronavirus pandemic

Fairfax County firefighters, medics begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines

Finalists named for Frederick, Md., police chief

Police investigate inmate death in Frederick

2 arrested in Md. bust; cash, guns, $120k in drugs seized

Crews finish work replacing 90-year-old bridge in Frederick County

Frederick County to limit indoor gatherings to no more than 15

Report: Frederick Keys no longer an Orioles affiliate

New traffic pattern in Howard County for Route 32 widening project

Child predators up their efforts as kids spend more time online

Howard Co. school system launches dashboard to track COVID-19 cases

Howard Co. apartment fire displaces 5

‘Sextortion’ threats involving children surface in Howard Co.

Columbia mall shooting leaves Maryland man dead

As 2020 ends, Va. rabbi on COVID, heart attack, fear and faith

White’s Ferry river crossing in Montgomery Co. ceases operations after court decision

Loudoun County begins giving Moderna vaccine to health care workers

Small, ‘experimental’ aircraft makes emergency landing in Virginia

What if I can’t get my COVID-19 booster shot when it’s due?

Loudoun County to rename 2 major commuter routes

Woman trying to park car crashes through fence, disrupts Red Line service in Montgomery Co.

No charges for police in death of ‘boogaloo’ movement martyr

Operation Warp Speed chief visits Holy Cross in Silver Spring

Crashes snarl Capital Beltway’s Outer Loop in Montgomery County

Montgomery Co. officials: COVID-19 vaccine is coming, but hold off on big New Year’s celebrations

White’s Ferry river crossing in Montgomery Co. ceases operations after court decision

Prince George’s County’s TheBus will start charging fares in January; free rides continue on Montgomery County’s RideOn

Police search for pickup truck after crash into Clinton house

Man found dead near Chillum after report of shooting

Driver seriously injured in BW Parkway crash

Delivery men say they were abducted, robbed of packages in Maryland

Dining bans in 2 Md. counties, Baltimore City upheld

Virginia middle schooler sends cards to those suffering from loneliness

Prince William police conclude officer-involved shooting was justified

Prince William Co. sheriff’s deputy fired after ‘disturbing’ social media posts

Manassas businesses work together to donate festive food for the holidays

Reading assessments show youngest Prince William County students struggling

ZavaZone set to open its obstacle courses at Potomac Mills

Stafford County to get restaurant meals to families in need

Heather Mitchell announces campaign for 2nd District House seat

Tractor-trailer hauling pigs crashes on I-95 in Stafford Co.; driver charged with reckless driving

Stafford Co. elementary student ‘inadvertently’ brings gun to school

Stafford Co. public school employees to get pandemic stipend

Stafford Co. Treasurer’s Office closed after positive coronavirus test result

Biden inauguration to feature memorial for COVID victims

DC moves another step toward Reeves Center transformation

DC revenues could return to normal by 2022

New year, new laws: January 2021 legislation goes into effect in DC, Maryland and Virginia

DC grant program awards thousands to small businesses

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