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Moore vs. Cox: Maryland governor candidates on economy, education, transportation 11/03/2022 04:20am • With the closely watched campaign to become Maryland���s next governor nearing its end, WTOP sat down with the Republican and Democratic candidates to discuss their plans for boosting the economy, transportation and other issues in the state. The race has pitted Democrat Wes Moore, a combat veter Trone, Parrott on the issues in Maryland's 6th District 11/02/2022 09:25am • The campaign for the U.S. House in Maryland���s 6th Congressional District is expected to be the site of the closest congressional race in the state come Nov. 8. Democratic Rep. David Trone, who���s running for a third term, handily beat Republican Del. Neil Parrott two years ago. But redistricti Frightening fact ��� kids more likely to be struck by cars on Halloween 10/31/2022 07:44am • Children and their parents are putting finishing touches on costumes, and looking forward to Halloween ��� but some frightening facts about the risk of being hit by a car Monday night are prompting some safety reminders. Children are��more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Hal Going out this Halloween? Here are some tips for staying safe on the roads 10/29/2022 08:04pm • Far less forgivable than ���forgetting��� to wear a costume to a Halloween party is driving recklessly, especially on a holiday when ���children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed,��� according to the National Safety Commission. Beyond being extra cautious on the roads, d Locked in tight Senate race, Del. Saab sues foe for defamation 10/17/2022 12:22pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters��� free email subscription today. One of the most competitive state legislative races of the 2022 election cycle has taken an unexpected and nasty turn. Del. Sid Saab (R-A Tesla investors try to look past Elon Musk's many, many distractions 10/16/2022 07:30am • Elon Musk now wants to buy Twitter after all. While that's good news for Twitter's long-suffering shareholders, Tesla investors hope he still has some time for them. They need a little help, too. Sure, Musk still has many fans on Wall Street and behind the wheel. But some are growing tired of how Ex-DC deputy mayor explains Virginia home, says he 'geo bachelored' 10/15/2022 06:21pm • Former D.C. Deputy Mayor Chris Geldart ��� who resigned this week after an argument in an Arlington, Virginia, parking lot led to a police statement that the District official lived in Falls Church ��� is defending his living arrangement. Geldart stepped down Wednesday as deputy mayor for public AP sources: No plan to vote on Commanders owner Dan Snyder 10/14/2022 01:40am • There is no plan to vote on Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder���s status at next week���s owners meetings in New York, according to three people with knowledge of the agenda. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the discussions are private. S An uninspiring victory over Bears is enough to keep Commanders season relevant - for now 10/13/2022 11:20pm • Uninspiring win is enough to keep Commanders relevant — for now originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonA very sleepy football game capped a ridiculously eventful Thursday for the Commanders. Fortunately, Washington's season won't be put to bed thanks to the results of that contest — DC deputy mayor Geldart resigns in wake of assault charge, residency questions 10/12/2022 06:46pm • D.C.'s embattled deputy mayor for public safety and justice ��� facing scrutiny over an allegation of assault and battery and questions about his residency in Virginia ��� is stepping down. In a news conference Wednesday afternoon, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she was "saddened" to announce she Biden���s visit spotlights increasingly hot Trone-Parrott congressional race in Md. 10/07/2022 09:28am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for��Maryland Matters��� free email subscription��today. During his visit to a Volvo truck plant in Hagerstown on Friday, President Biden is expected to spotlight the steps Democrats have taken t Expansion of Maryland 'move over' law to start Saturday 09/30/2022 06:00am • Starting Saturday, drivers who come across a disabled vehicle on Maryland roads will need to "move over." The state is expanding its "move over" law, which requires motorists to move over when approaching emergency, law enforcement, tow truck, utility and transportation vehicles while they are st DC legend Maury Wills, base-stealing shortstop for Dodgers, dies at 89 09/20/2022 04:08pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) ��� Maury Wills, who intimidated pitchers with his base-stealing prowess as a shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers on three World Series championship teams, has died. He was 89. Wills died Monday night at home in Sedona, Arizona, the team said Tuesday after being informed by fam Unions pooling resources to defeat Hough in Frederick with opening salvo on abortion rights 09/20/2022 08:41am • Two Maryland unions have joined forces to form a political action committee whose first order of business has been to run a TV ad attacking state Sen. Michael Hough, the Republican nominee for county executive who is in a close race with County Councilmember Jessica Fitzwater (D). The Maryland St Anne Arundel Co. schools crack down on violence at games 09/14/2022 02:38pm • Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Maryland are cracking down on violence and other disturbances at their athletic events. In a letter to school families Wednesday, Superintendent Mark Bedell cited several incidents from just the first two weeks of the school year. More Local News