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3 dead after small plane crashes near Bowie neighborhood
June 21, 2026, 6:23 pm |
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Three people are dead after a single-engine plane crashed near a residential neighborhood Saturday night in Bowie, Maryland.
Measles case confirmed in Maryland resident who passed through Dulles and DC clinic
June 20, 2026, 10:41 pm |
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The local health agencies of the District, Maryland and Virginia issued announcements of the case on Saturday, urging anyone who believes they have been exposed to contact their health providers and stay at home if they feel sick.
More than 10,000 pounds of marijuana bound for England seized at Port of Baltimore
June 20, 2026, 8:06 pm |
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CBP officers seized about five tons of marijuana on May 29 after inspecting a 40-foot shipping container that had been shipped from Nassau County, New York, and was destined for Liverpool, England.
Drowning deaths among young children rise as pediatricians urge stronger water safety measures
June 20, 2026, 5:59 pm |
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Dr. Alicia Bazzano said drowning deaths among young children increased significantly between 2019 and 2022, prompting the American Academy of Pediatrics to update its drowning prevention guidance.
Woman dies after late-night Capitol Heights shooting
June 20, 2026, 2:46 pm |
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Officers responded just after 11 p.m. to the 1400 block of Doewood Lane, south of Addison Road.
Maryland delegate, union leader involved in fight at Montgomery Co. early voting site
June 20, 2026, 9:30 am |
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A complaint was filed after a fight broke out between union President Gino Renne and state Del. Gabriel Acevero at an early voting site in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Juneteenth event highlights discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at Bowie church
June 19, 2026, 10:03 pm |
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“We just want people to stand here and just know that they have ancestors here,” said White Marsh Historical Society President Kevin Porter, who is a descendant of the Queen family.
Fire officials warn fireworks laws vary widely across the DC region
June 19, 2026, 9:47 pm |
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While some fireworks are legal in D.C., fire officials across the region are reminding residents that fireworks purchased legally in one jurisdiction may be illegal to possess or use in another.
Maryland governor celebrates Juneteenth in historically-Black Montgomery County community
June 19, 2026, 8:54 pm |
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was joined by local dignitaries, including descendants of William Dove, the first formerly enslaved man who purchased 36 acres of farmland in 1880 for $210, located in what is now Potomac.
Unaffiliated Maryland voters air grievances on eve of primary they’re excluded from
June 19, 2026, 8:45 pm |
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More than 1 million Maryland voters, including Amber Ivey, are barred from participating in the state’s primary elections because they are not affiliated with a political party.
As soccer fans contend with sky-high World Cup ticket prices, 1 Md. resident bucks the trend
June 19, 2026, 5:58 pm |
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As FIFA introduces dynamic pricing for World Cup tickets, fans are resorting to different options for the rare chance to see matches.
Cargo ship’s chief engineer charged in 2024 Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore
June 19, 2026, 5:01 pm |
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Prosecutors have filed a criminal charge against the chief engineer of a cargo ship involved in the deadly 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Md. primary candidates in 6th Congressional District share priorities
June 19, 2026, 12:09 pm |
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Maryland Congresswoman April McClain Delaney is facing seven challengers for the Democratic Party nomination for her seat, including David Trone.
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June 19, 2026, 8:35 am |
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Prince George’s County woman sentenced after shooting teen daughter following argument
June 19, 2026, 8:14 am |
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A Maryland woman was sentenced to 50 years in prison after shooting and seriously injuring her 13-year-old daughter in 2024.
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