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Patuxent ‘shoots for the moon’

(Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post)

VOLLEYBALL | The Panthers survived a wild, five-set thriller to edge Poolesville, 25-21, 25-22, 20-25, 24-26, 15-13, and claim the Maryland 2A title.

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Navy’s mistaken drug charge unjustly sullies former sailor

Md. woman can’t get a clean record even though the Navy admits it erred in mistaken discharge for drug abuse.

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Pierce, Northwest top Gaithersburg

(Mark Gail / For The Washington Post)

Northwest sophomore Mark Pierce throws for four touchdowns and 300 yards in a 36-7 playoff victory.

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Kwon’s goal lifts Severna Park to title

BOYS’ SOCCER | Daniel Kwon puts in a full night’s work Friday and his second-half strike gives Severna Park a 1-0 win over Blake in the Maryland 4A title match.

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Road rage suspect held without bond following stabbings

Prosecutors asked that the suspect be held without bond in a road rage incident outside Montgomery Mall.

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Thanksgiving getaway guide: How to cut the drivers’ stress

Here are some tips on when to travel and what pitfalls may lurk along your holiday routes.

‘The Best Man Holiday,’ ‘The Book Thief’ and other new movies, reviewed

Fourteen years after “The Best Man,” the cast reunites for a heartwarming holiday film.

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Road rage is suspected in knifings outside mall

An apparent Montgomery road rage incident ended with two hospitalized with knife wounds, authorities said.

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E-cigarettes gain attention in schools as popularity rises

(Chris Ratcliffe / Bloomberg)

A Silver Spring middle school warns parents of the trend as health officials report an increase in students’ use.

Holocaust opera plays Strathmore, without review

Conflict of interest prevents critic from reviewing “Lost Childhood” opera -- what did you think of the show?

 

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Printed plastic guns a growing worry for law enforcement

Guns made with 3-D printers can slip past metal detectors and are capable of firing lethal rounds.

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Michael S. Rosenwald

Twin accused of killing his brother is laid to rest beside him

Wael Ali was killed less than two years after standing trial for murdering his brother in Columbia.

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Michael S. Rosenwald

Baseball stars who built a moneymaker are now bitter foes

Brendan Sullivan III and Rob Elwood played together at St. Albans. Now, they’re sparring over a D.C. business.

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Michael S. Rosenwald

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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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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