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Water main break shuts down Rockville Pike
Water main break causes Rockville Pike to shut down. Drivers should avoid area. Unclear when roadway will re-open.
O’Malley’s farewell: Maryland is strongerHouse of the Week | French Provincial home in Bethesda for $1.625M
The owner bought the home four years before opening Urban Country and in many ways it is a reflection of the store.
St. John’s runs away from DeMatha
(Doug Kapustin / For The Washington Post)
BOYS’ BASKETBALL | The third-ranked Cadets place four players in double figures and dominate the No. 6 Stags in a WCAC showdown.
Days after the snow, school delays in D.C. area continue
School officials cite safety concerns following this week’s snowstorm.
Jared Nickens doesn't mind flying under the radar in Maryland's recruiting class
via Baltimore Sun
Gregory B. Fager, economist
Gregory B. Fager, an authority in Asian economies at the Institute of International Finance, died Jan. 7.
Fatal stabbing at 7-Eleven store in Gaithersburg
(Montgomery County Police Department / Montgomery Police Department)
Court papers: Suspect had box cutter in his sweatshirt and what appeared to be blood on pants, hands.
Maryland state elections board members question ruling
Maryland State Board of Elections members say staff should have given heads up about controversial ruling
Maryland experiences high rate of short sales in December
via Baltimore Sun
Guilty plea by man who cashed in on others’ YouTube clicks
A Va. man took part in a computer hacking scheme to take over Google accounts and then collect ad money.
O’Malley’s final State of the State speech, by the numbers
(Patrick Semansky / AP)
The speech was 31 minutes, included 1 spoken word “conclusion” and was watched by two former governors.
Capitol Police mourn sergeant who died on duty
(U.S. Capitol Police / U.S. Capitol Police)
Clinton Holtz, who played professional basketball and enjoyed boating, was a “gentle giant.”
New website offers resources for trans youth in Maryland
via Baltimore Sun
Drone startup with D.C. area roots introduces ‘The Pocket Drone’
At under $500, the personal drone comes ready-to-fly. The company sees 2014 as the “Year of the Drone.“
Michael S. Rosenwald
Smartphones get more sophisticated; their owners don’t
For many, the features of their fancy phones go unused because they’re too confusing or intimidating.
Michael S. Rosenwald
Plant workers want what they had, but times have changed
Wall Street is booming, but for many blue-collar workers the economic recovery has yet to materialize.
Michael S. Rosenwald
Multiple-car crash on I-270 injures two, snarls traffic
Three cars were involved in the early afternoon collision; injured taken to local hospitals.
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Maryland State of the State address
Gov. Martin O’Malley laid out a case that he has made Maryland stronger during “difficult and important days.”
Snowfall hits D.C. region
A winter storm sweeps into the area, bringing cold temperatures and gusty winds.
Snow falls on D.C. area
Although the sleet and snow didn’t quite stick in the urban core, snow accumulated in the suburbs.
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.
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Man arrested in slaying of Montgomery County 7-Eleven worker
