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Man held in ex-wife’s slaying in Germantown to stay in jail
Prosecutors said a Tennessee couple were flight risks because they had guns, hair dye, a wig and cash.
Del. Jon Cardin to sponsor bill to fight revenge porn
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Centennial girls win region title
(Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post)
CROSS-COUNTRY | The girls 3A East region race came down to a tiebreaker, with Centennial and River Hill at 35 points each.
St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes wins IAC title
(Doug Kapustin / For The Washington Post)
Freshman Jordan Wiley scores twice as the Saints beat the Little Hoyas, 4-1, for its first league championship.
Food stamp cuts to impact Washington region
One in four people who live in the District receive food stamps. The program will lose $5 billion on Friday.
Study finds about 20% of Md. college students show signs of alcohol abuse or dependency
via Baltimore Sun
Commodious accommodations at a Baltimore inn
(Joe Yonan / The Washington Post)
The all-suite Inn at the Black Olive in Baltimore offers lots of space, comfy beds and not a bad price.
Leggett decides against veto of council pay raises
Leggett, decides against veto of 28 percent county council pay package.
Leggett vows to press for major school construction funding
(Katherine Frey / The Washington Post)
Montgomery County is facing a ‘tidal wave’ of new students in coming years, county executive says.
Bullis, Episcopal face off for IAC title
Justin Herron and Bullis are eager to cap their strong season with the IAC crown that eluded them a year ago, but Episcopal has other ideas.
Cooper leads Panthers vs. Sherwood
Prolific passer Gaston Cooper guides Paint Branch into Friday’s big Montgomery 4A East matchup with Sherwood; Montgomery’s 3A teams have work to do.
Metro making improvements, but they may be hard to spot
A ceiling here, a staircase there improve the riders’ experience, but the overall trend isn’t easy to track.
Climate Change Affects Maryland Apple Harvest
via CNS Maryland
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A couple celebrates their 47-year journey at a Md. altar
Chased across the nation by intolerance, two women seal their mutual commitment.
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Lament of the powered-down federal worker
For many furloughed government workers, the smartphone is a symbol of the work they yearn to do but can’t.
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Stomach on empty? Fill ’er up at a gas station.
In the Washington area, just past the pump is increasingly becoming home to quality, ethnic cuisine.
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Maryland secessionists seek to sever Free State ties
Secession efforts are underway in multiple states, fueled by political polarization.
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Teens find hope at International Burn Camp
Forty-four young burn survivors were selected to attend the event, now in its 18th year, in Anne Arundel County.
‘Ghost bike’ and rally pay tribute to bicyclist, mom
A stark, all-white bicycle and a safety-awareness ride attended by hundreds honor a woman who was struck and killed in August.
A therapeutic experience on ice
Special-needs children and their families find support through the Montgomery Cheetahs hockey program.
‘American Milkshake’: Life in ’90s Takoma Park
This little film project, opening in limited release Friday, found the limelight, thanks in part to indie filmmaker Kevin Smith.
Prince George’s County students return to school
More than 123,000 kids return to class, making the school system the first in the D.C. area to reopen after summer break.
All’s fair in Prince William County
Fun seekers flock to Manassas for the rides, food and games. On the final day, visitors enjoy a monster of a show.
Maryland Fly In
A group of personal-drone enthusiasts gather at an airport in Montgomery County to fly their aircraft.
It’s a family affair at the county fair
A brother and sister from Olney compete for the second year at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair.
A mission of mercy
Needy locals lined up overnight at a Laurel high school to receive dental treatment.
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