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Prince George's Co. police officer gets 6 months for punching handcuffed man 10/25/2019 06:40pm • A Prince George's County, Maryland, police officer is going to jail for six months for assaulting a man who was handcuffed and placed in a patrol car. Cpl. Stephen Downey, 32, was sentenced to five years in jail with all but six months suspended after a three-day bench trial. Once released, he'll Today in History: Oct. 25 10/25/2019 12:00am • Today is Friday, Oct. 25, the 298th day of 2019. There are 67 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 25, 1971, the U.N. General Assembly voted to admit mainland China and expel Taiwan. On this date: In 1760, Britain's King George III succeeded his late grandfather, Vehicle strikes, kills teen in Southeast DC 10/24/2019 09:01pm • The driver of the car that struck and killed a teenager in an apparent hit-and-run Thursday in Southeast D.C. has been arrested, according to police. It happened around 9:30 a.m. near the Benning Stoddert Recreation Center on East Capitol Street SE. The victim, identified as 15-year-old Amoni Arrest made in deadly February shooting at DC day laborer firm 10/24/2019 06:15pm • More than eight months after a masked gunman walked into a day laborer agency in Northeast D.C. and opened fire on two employees, killing one, a man has now been arrested and charged with murder. Matthew Walker, 21, of D.C., has been charged with premeditated first-degree murder while armed in th 1 dead in I-70 crash in Frederick County 10/24/2019 09:05am • One person is dead after a crash on Interstate 70 early Thursday in New Market, Maryland. Maryland State Police said around 3 a.m. a tanker semi-trailer and a passenger car, believed to be a Honda Civic, going east on the interstate crashed. "The passenger car was fully engulfed in flames and Q&A: Washington West Film Fest brings cinematic altruism to Reston 10/24/2019 01:20am • Cinematic altruism is alive and well this year in Reston, Virginia. The ninth annual Washington West Film Festival, which returns to Reston Town Center this Thursday through Sunday, allows audiences to watch exclusive new releases, with all proceeds going to charity. "We screen all types o Several injured after crash involving cyclist in Montgomery Co. 10/23/2019 08:30pm • The crash remains under investigation. (Courtesy Montgomery County Fire) At least five people are in the hospital Wednesday night after a crash involving at least two cars and a bicyclist in Montgomery County, Maryland. It happened just after 5:30 p.m. at Saul Road and Connecticut Avenue in K Md. lobbyist Bruce Bereano is trying to get his law license back 10/23/2019 09:31am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Bruce Bereano wears his signature "Lobbyists have issues" T-shirt at the Tawes Crab and Clam Feast. (Courtesy Maryland Matters/Danielle E. Express Lanes coming to I-395 in Northern Virginia next month 10/23/2019 04:00am • The rules for using Interstate 395 in Northern Virginia are about to change. E-ZPass or E-ZPass Flex will be required for use of the 395 Express lanes. Commuters will soon need to pay or be HOV-3 round-the-clock to ride for free. The 395 Express Lanes Project is set to open sometime in Novembe Hogan, Rahn have yet to persuade Montgomery Co. leaders on roads plan 10/22/2019 03:15pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan’s ambitious plan to widen the Capital Beltway and Interstate 270 was intended primarily to benefit the long-su Maryland to hold public hearings on I-270 expansion proposal 10/22/2019 09:19am • Marylanders have a chance to make their voices heard on a controversial plan to ease congestion on Interstate 270: Maryland transportation officials will soon hold public workshops to gather opinions on the proposed expansion. The Maryland Department of Transportation will hold four meetings from Today in History: Oct. 22 10/22/2019 12:00am • Today is Tuesday, Oct. 22, the 295th day of 2019. There are 70 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 22, 1962, in a nationally broadcast address, President John F. Kennedy revealed the presence of Soviet-built missile bases under construction in Cuba and announced a quar Nats Park road closures, parking info announced for World Series 10/21/2019 05:50pm • Click to enlarge. (Courtesy D.C. government) The 2019 World Series will bring an influx of people to D.C. to watch the Washington Nationals take on the Houston Astros. From watch parties to home games, here's how to get around Nationals Park. Nats World Series FAQ: Everything you need Man hospitalized after crashing car into Davidsonville store 10/21/2019 12:21pm • A man is in the hospital with possible life-threatening injuries after crashing his car into a Davidsonville, Maryland, store Sunday, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department. It happened around 1 a.m. at the Davidsonville Country Market, 801 Central Ave. W. First responders found Car Review: 2019 VW e-Golf drops the gas engine but retains the fun-to-drive nature 10/21/2019 04:26am • When you think of the compact hatchback, the car that pops in your mind is probably the Volkswagen Golf, a stalwart in the market for decades. Historically, it’s been a peppy performer that won’t break the bank, and the gas versions all delivered good miles per gallon. But some people ar