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Man ‘armed with a large spear’ shot dead by Howard County police

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Man ‘armed with a large spear’ shot dead by Howard County police

A Virginia Democrat hunts for votes in rural pockets where MAGA has strengthened its grip

A Virginia Democrat hunts for votes in rural pockets where MAGA has strengthened its grip

NOVA Parks pushes back on Dominion Energy’s tree cutting project along W&OD Trail

NOVA Parks pushes back on Dominion Energy’s tree cutting project along W&OD Trail

Prince George’s Co. teachers’ union votes ‘no confidence’ in superintendent

Prince George’s Co. teachers’ union votes ‘no confidence’ in superintendent

Aisha Braveboy declares victory in special election for Prince George’s Co. executive

Aisha Braveboy declares victory in special election for Prince George’s Co. executive

What could happen to P.G. County’s Six Flags site? Advice from other states

What could happen to P.G. County’s Six Flags site? Advice from other states

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Residents vote for county executive and District 5 council seat in Prince George’s Co. Tuesday

Residents vote for county executive and District 5 council seat in Prince George’s Co. Tuesday

DC Council votes to pause increasing tipped worker minimum wage

DC Council votes to pause increasing tipped worker minimum wage

Payday loan apps pressure users to leave tips, and Md. isn’t protecting users, advocates say

Payday loan apps pressure users to leave tips, and Md. isn’t protecting users, advocates say

Special election set for seat of late Va. Rep. Gerry Connolly

Special election set for seat of late Va. Rep. Gerry Connolly

After investigation into Loudoun Co. schools’ handling of locker room incident, Miyares refers case to federal government

After investigation into Loudoun Co. schools’ handling of locker room incident, Miyares refers case to federal government

Could DC’s budget cuts ‘de-Throne’ public restroom program?

Could DC’s budget cuts ‘de-Throne’ public restroom program?

DC’s budget approval timeline expected to delay council’s Commanders deal decision

DC’s budget approval timeline expected to delay council’s Commanders deal decision

Supreme Court rejects 2 gun rights cases, but assault weapons ban issue may be back soon

Supreme Court rejects 2 gun rights cases, but assault weapons ban issue may be back soon

Maryland’s Wes Moore says he’s not running for president but high-profile stops keep chatter alive

Maryland voters sue election board over ‘unconstitutional’ closed primaries

Maryland voters sue election board over ‘unconstitutional’ closed primaries

Child benefit programs cut from DC mayor’s budget, two have yet to even begin

Child benefit programs cut from DC mayor’s budget, two have yet to even begin

In new report, auditor admits ‘we desperately need a new DC jail’

In new report, auditor admits ‘we desperately need a new DC jail’

Va. Gov. Youngkin to set special election for Rep. Connolly’s seat amid primary season juggle

Va. Gov. Youngkin to set special election for Rep. Connolly’s seat amid primary season juggle

Md. Gov. Moore defends reparations bill veto: ‘This is the time for action’

Md. Gov. Moore defends reparations bill veto: ‘This is the time for action’

Md. Rep. Ivey denied visit with Abrego Garcia, seeks answers on other US deportation deals

Md. Rep. Ivey denied visit with Abrego Garcia, seeks answers on other US deportation deals

From big cuts to big payments for a new stadium, Bowser to reveal two important budgets for DC

From big cuts to big payments for a new stadium, Bowser to reveal two important budgets for DC

New poll shows Spanberger with 17-point lead over Earle-Sears

New poll shows Spanberger with 17-point lead over Earle-Sears

‘He was Fairfax’: Va. Rep. Gerry Connolly, Democratic political fixture, dies at 75

‘He was Fairfax’: Va. Rep. Gerry Connolly, Democratic political fixture, dies at 75

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