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Prince George's Co. woman sentenced to life for dismembering mother Prince George's Co. woman sentenced to life for dismembering mother 02/20/2025 02:07pm • Editor's note: The story below contains graphic details. Reader discretion is advised. A Prince George's County, Maryland, woman was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after she murdered and dismembered her 71-year-old mother. Candace Craig, 46, was found guilty last November Grieving parents fight to end opioid deaths, but split on Maryland bill to go after drug dealers Grieving parents fight to end opioid deaths, but split on Maryland bill to go after drug dealers 02/19/2025 04:57am • Parents on different sides of a bill to penalize drug dealers involved in overdose deaths in Maryland shared one thing in common: Their grief. During their testimony in Annapolis on Tuesday, there were long pauses, catches in voices and a box of tissues passed back and forth at the witness table Prince George’s Co. executive candidates share ideas on safety and education at Presidents Day forum Prince Georges Co. executive candidates share ideas on safety and education at Presidents Day forum 02/18/2025 12:41pm • A handful of candidates for the open executive seat in Prince Georges County, Maryland, gathered Monday night to discuss issues from building permit delays to tax increases. But, a large focus for all candidates proved to be education and public safety in the county. I did this because I w Overdose crisis spurs school notification bills, but key details still up for debate Overdose crisis spurs school notification bills, but key details still up for debate 02/18/2025 11:37am • With drug overdoses continuing to strain Virginia communities, a proposal requiring schools to notify parents of overdose cases is gaining momentum in the General Assembly. However, lawmakers remain divided on whether schools should report suspected overdoses or only confirmed cases, a k Family of student reach settlement with Landon School before wrongful death trial Family of student reach settlement with Landon School before wrongful death trial 02/17/2025 02:05pm • The parents of a 16-year-old student who died by suicide in 2022 have reached a confidential settlement with the Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland, months before a wrongful death trial that was scheduled to begin in May. Dawn and Scott Schnell, of McLean, Virginia, the parents of Charlie Schnel Virginia hospitals caught in political crossfire over transgender healthcare Virginia hospitals caught in political crossfire over transgender healthcare 02/16/2025 10:45am • A political battle over transgender healthcare has left some Virginia families scrambling to secure care for their children. Following anexecutive orderfrom President Donald Trump, three Virginia hospitals paused gender-affirming care for minors, leaving patients in limbo. But now, after a feder Why a curfew is back at National Harbor Why a curfew is back at National Harbor 02/14/2025 04:59pm • A curfew is returned to National Harbor on Friday night not because things have gotten out of hand, at least compared to last year when the curfew was first instituted but because police, residents, and business owners there want to make sure it doesn't escalate to levels seen last year. Youth curfew at National Harbor starts Friday, police say Youth curfew at National Harbor starts Friday, police say 02/13/2025 05:37pm • Kids and teens are once again getting a curfew at National Harbor in Maryland on Fridays and Saturdays, according to Prince George's County police. The new rule goes into effect Friday at 5 p.m. Police announced the curfew Thursday afternoon, saying an "increasing number of unaccompanied j Controversial BWI concessions contract finally wins approval — but not without a fight Controversial BWI concessions contract finally wins approval but not without a fight 02/13/2025 03:16pm • A divided Board of Public Works on Wednesday ended a bumpy, years-long process to find a concessions operator at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, awarding a lucrative 23-year contract to the incumbent concessionaire. Gov. Wes Moore (D) and Comptroller Brooke Lierman (D) voted to give the contract t U. Md. studies whether life is getting better or worse for interracial, interethnic couples U. Md. studies whether life is getting better or worse for interracial, interethnic couples 02/13/2025 01:28pm • Any marriage can be challenging, and a new study shows American interracial and interethnic couples are optimistic about their relationships, despite ongoing societal hurdles. More than half of the interracial and interethnic couples surveyed in a University of Maryland School of Social Work stud Parental complaints are just 'part of the job' when it comes to DC-area school systems making snow day calls Parental complaints are just 'part of the job' when it comes to DC-area school systems making snow day calls 02/12/2025 10:39pm • With this winter season bringing a couple of storms, D.C.-area school systems have been faced with the quintessential snow day dilemma: whether or not to open on time, open on a delay or not open at all. Its not easy, and a lot of things are taken into consideration when making the decision. How to embrace heart health at every age How to embrace heart health at every age 02/12/2025 03:55pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Health. Heart disease is the leading cause of the death in the United States. Half of all men and one-third of women will experience some form of cardiovascular disease in their lifetime. But there are many ways to reduce your risks for heart disease, and Online sting operation nets several alleged predators, including a Fairfax Co. teacher Online sting operation nets several alleged predators, including a Fairfax Co. teacher 02/12/2025 05:09am • A Fairfax County, Virginia, teacher was among several people arrested in connection with a local sting operation targeting online predators. According to Fairfax County police, seven men ranging in age from 24 to 50 are facing a total of 25 felony charges. One of the suspects, Richard Police explain to Fairfax Co. families delay in announcing sex abuse allegations against teacher Police explain to Fairfax Co. families delay in announcing sex abuse allegations against teacher 02/11/2025 03:28pm • Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, are trying to ease the concerns of families after it took about three weeks to notify the public that a Fairview Elementary School teacher was accused of sexually abusing students. John Barger, 47, was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual battery this pa Flu shots, honey and other ways to help kids stay healthy during flu season Flu shots, honey and other ways to help kids stay healthy during flu season 02/11/2025 02:08pm • As the number of flu cases in the U.S. rises, one local pediatrician told WTOP, "the best treatment is prevention." Dr. Jessica Lazerov, a general pediatrician at Children's National Hospital, said even if a child has had the flu, she still recommends getting the flu shot after they've recovered
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