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

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Charles Co. Police investigate fatal shooting that killed teenager

New virus-related deaths reported at Virginia prisons

Manassas businesses work together to donate festive food for the holidays

Fairfax Co. adds Juneteenth and Election Day on county calendar

Va. privilege cards help noncitizen drivers, but could invite scrutiny

New DC program aims to curb traffic deaths

Maryland ranks No. 3 on ‘most-charitable’ list

‘Unprecedented’ mail volume delays Christmas gifts

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Charles Co. Police investigate fatal shooting that killed teenager

Police: officer injured after being hit by stolen car

Timberlake lifts Towson past Coppin State 78-73

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Md. lawmaker looks to connect struggling residents with utility relief program

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Baltimore mayor appoints city’s 1st chief equity officer

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New virus-related deaths reported at Virginia prisons

Manassas businesses work together to donate festive food for the holidays

Fairfax Co. approves new holidays, removes Columbus Day on county calendar

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Some DC Giant pharmacies to begin vaccine distribution Saturday

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Pro-Trump group files permit application for next Freedom Plaza rally

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

Charles Co. Police investigate fatal shooting that killed teenager

New virus-related deaths reported at Virginia prisons

Police: officer injured after being hit by stolen car

Manassas businesses work together to donate festive food for the holidays

Timberlake lifts Towson past Coppin State 78-73

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

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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

Anne Arundel County OKs some outdoor dining after previous restriction

Anne Arundel Co. restaurant owners seek to stop indoor dining ban

Child predators up their efforts as kids spend more time online

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

Arlington Co. to try demand-based parking prices

Amazon moves into another Crystal City building

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Timberlake lifts Towson past Coppin State 78-73

During pandemic, Baltimore neighbors work to keep spirits up

Baltimore mayor appoints city’s 1st chief equity officer

Baltimore alerts about 1,500 gallon sewer overflow

Building explosion in Baltimore injures at least 23

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

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

Charles County sheriff’s corporal dies of COVID-19 complications

Fairfax Co. approves new holidays, removes Columbus Day on county calendar

WTOP Top Kid: Fairfax boy’s paper planes bring joy during pandemic

New bridge over I-66 in Fairfax County to open Wednesday

Judge won’t try Black man in courtroom with white portraits

Fairfax County prosecutor ends cash-bail system

Fairfax Co. seeks community input on search for new police chief

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

Maryland Christmas tree farm provides fresh air, holiday cheer

Maryland lawmaker to appeal Hogan case on coronavirus restrictions

New traffic pattern in Howard County for Route 32 widening project

Child predators up their efforts as kids spend more time online

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Howard Co. apartment fire displaces 5

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Loudoun County animal welfare groups offer reward for cat killer

Loudoun County names Ziegler interim superintendent

Ex-boyfriend charged with murder of missing Va. woman

Bethany Decker 2011 abduction case transferred to Loudoun Co. domestic court

Man faces trafficking, sex charges over online chats with Montgomery Co. minor

Montgomery County receives first round of COVID-19 vaccine

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Montgomery County liquor store shuts down temporarily due to positive COVID-19 test

Police ID pedestrian killed in Wheaton crash

Mexican restaurant Plaza Oaxaca (and dancing) coming to Rockville

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

Dining bans in 2 Md. counties, Baltimore City upheld

Former Prince George’s Co. canine officer among Trump pardons

Suitland Kwanzaa Festival will go virtual Saturday

Prince George’s Co. looks at early release for young people sentenced to life in prison

Laurel apartment fire displaces 24, including 2 children

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

Prince William Co. initiative offers discounts, encourages DC region to support local businesses

Arrest made after Woodbridge shooting leaves 1 dead

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

31 years later, convicted murderer Jose Rodriguez-Cruz pleads guilty to killing estranged wife

New DC program aims to curb traffic deaths

First healthcare workers receive COVID-19 vaccinations at DC’s Giant grocery stores

Story of DC’s hawk family is now a book

DC’s Central Union Mission spreads Christmas cheer to homeless residents

In DC, there are fewer warm havens for the homeless this year

Some DC Giant pharmacies to begin vaccine distribution Saturday

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