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DC police officer seriously injured in crash while helping driver of broken-down vehicle

Two injured in Anne Arundel County shooting by immigration officer

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Suspect in national guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions

IG report: Montgomery Co. volunteer fire association received ambulance fee funds in violation of county code

Montgomery County celebrates ‘big win’ with Samsung Biologics’ arrival

Trump order halts offshore wind projects for at least 90 days

Why hearing loss should be on your radar as you age to maintain cognitive health

Frederick County Council approves proposal that could lead to more data centers

Could 2026 bring another government shutdown, after the longest shutdown ever?

Rockville police welcome their first-ever bloodhound to K-9 unit

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Former JMU student sentenced for selling fentanyl that killed Fairfax Co. teen in 2023

D.C. National Guard shooting suspect facing 5 additional federal charges

Fairfax County’s oldest rec center inches closer to planned renovation

Proper gun storage could prevent tragedy during holiday gatherings, group says

Report: Alcohol and drug-impaired traffic deaths are down in DC region, but crashes and injuries are up

Americans warm up to tech that scans faces at airport security, poll says

Man found dead on median of Fairfax County Parkway