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Potomac River ranks No. 1 on new list of ‘Most Endangered Rivers’
April 14, 2026, 8:28 pm |
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The organization cited two factors in its decision: January's historic sewage spill that sent hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage flowing into the river and the expanding footprint of data centers in the D.C. area.
Lakeforest Mall demolition ushers in start of $1.2B redevelopment project
April 14, 2026, 8:26 pm |
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Surrounded by piles of gray rubble, Gaithersburg leaders, developers and elected officials gathered Monday to mark the beginning of the demolition of Lakeforest Mall
Event in Prince George’s Co. packs a month of police hiring procedures into a day
April 14, 2026, 7:22 pm |
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The Prince George’s County Police Department is holding a hiring blitz this weekend, hoping to cut what can be a long hiring process in half.
The storm after the calm: Placid final day erupts in final minutes in Md. House, Senate
April 14, 2026, 6:16 pm |
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What had been a busy but predictable final day of the legislative session, filled with light-hearted moments and sentimental farewells to departing lawmakers, took a sharp turn toward ugly in the final hour Monday.
Gov. Wes Moore falls short in push to redraw Maryland’s congressional map to boost Democrats
April 14, 2026, 12:33 pm |
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The clock officially ran out on the proposal late Monday night as the state legislative session ended, a casualty of internal party disagreements.
About 22,000 gallons of jet fuel leak at Joint Base Andrews
April 13, 2026, 10:49 pm |
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The base's fueling system has since been shut down and the cause of the leak remains under investigation.
Democrats outline deal to save Marylanders $150 on energy bills
April 13, 2026, 10:30 pm |
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Top Maryland Democrats outlined a deal Monday to offer consumers swift, albeit limited, relief on soaring energy bills, finalizing a sweeping legislative package hours before the legislative session’s close.
Quadruple amputee pro cornholer from Maryland indicted on first-degree murder charge
April 13, 2026, 7:32 pm |
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Topping 27-year-old Dayton Webber's six-count indictment is one count of first-degree murder, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Montgomery Co. school investigates graffiti referencing Sandy Hook attack, increases security
April 13, 2026, 2:54 pm |
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Police cruisers were seen circling the Bethesda school as parents and school buses dropped off students Monday morning. Montgomery County schools said additional security measures are in place as students return.
Montgomery Co. cancels library event after backlash over Hindu group
April 12, 2026, 7:00 pm |
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Montgomery County Public Libraries called off an event at its Germantown Library after a coalition of religious and civil rights organizations objected to the participation of a local Hindi school.
Montgomery Co. hosts summer food pantries for pets
April 12, 2026, 8:56 am |
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"We're here to make sure no pet in our community goes hungry," the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center said in a Facebook post.
Superintendent’s Shuffle runs down student meal debt for MCPS
April 11, 2026, 10:14 pm |
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Montgomery County Public Schools’ 5K was organized in part with the Dine with Dignity Campaign with the goal of running down the school system’s $1.2 million in accumulated student meal debt.
From bottle caps to bird baths: How the DC-area can prevent mosquitoes this season
April 11, 2026, 4:04 pm |
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Experts are predicting this year to be one of the worst for mosquitoes in recent memory, thanks to a ‘topsy turvy” winter.
3 people rescued from Potomac River after boat crashes into tree
April 11, 2026, 2:21 pm |
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. near Tenfoot Island in Maryland.
Prince George’s Co. Fire and EMS Camp Trailblazers builds pipeline of girls interested in the field
April 11, 2026, 8:58 am |
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Nationally, only 5% of fire and EMS workers are women. But in Prince George's County, it’s a different story.
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