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Latest Brown ad in Maryland features running mate
(Mark Gail / For The Washington Post)
The new 30-second spot is narrated by the wives of both men on the Democratic ticket.
Maryland open houses June 7-8
A list of properties in Maryland that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
An extra step by home builders could lead to better yards
Current practices leave soil in poor condition, but an expert at U-Md. has come up with a remedy.
Baby born on side of I-270 in Germantown
The mother and her baby are both doing well, the Montgomery County Fire Department reports.
Luxury houses in the Bowie-Mitchellville area
(Benjamin C Tankersley / For The Washington Post)
Prince George’s County development features 126 lots on 262 acres.
3 people are found dead in a house near Hagerstown, Md.
Investigators think that William F. Smith Jr. killed his wife and her son before shooting himself in the chest.
Meet June’s class from St. Joseph’s in Beltsville
(Marie Altemus / Marie Altemus)
Marie Altemus’s second-graders enjoy reading, playing games and puppet shows.
The best of D.C.: A returning expat’s view
(April Greer / For The Washington post)
For the best free date with beer, pinatas for a birthday blast, THE daydream spot, look no further.
Gansler attacks Brown in final debate
The three leading Democrats for governor in Maryland held their final debate before the June 24 primary.
Buying New | Waterford Estates in Bowie
(Benjamin C Tankersley / For The Washington Post)
Houses in the Prince George’s County community offer lots of space inside and out.
Michael S. Rosenwald
Md. grants parole to 33-year fugitive who turned himself in
Anthony Rackley gets a chance to return to Oklahoma, where he made a new life before surrendering.
Obesity and unemployment: Few willing to talk about it
The stigma of obesity makes the dueling problems hard to illuminate and fix.
Michael S. Rosenwald
Jobless contend with weight gain as they search for work
In western Maryland, Hagerstown is trying to address unemployment and obesity among its residents.
Michael S. Rosenwald
Threats against Md. gun shop cast pall over smart guns
Vitriol from gun rights activists prompted a Rockville gun dealer to back away from the weapon.
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Heavy rains, strong winds wallop D.C.
Anywhere from 2 to 4 inches of rain fell, beginning last night, causing flooding in the D.C. area.
Democratic candidates for Md. governor debate
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, Del. Heather Mizeur and Attorney General Doug Gansler face off.
A knitting class that isn’t just about knitting
For instructors and students, it’s more than just another activity to help prisoners pass the weeks, months and years.
Amateur gets a seat at the poker table
A new TV show gives Reisterstown, Md., man chance to play with pros.
Inside a casino’s surveillance operation
A security force and state-of-the-art surveillance operation protects Maryland Live Casino from thieves.
Worst storm of season hits D.C. area
The biggest storm of the season has closed airport runways, stretches of parkways, schools and offices across the region.
Takoma Park comes to the rescue of its VFW
Non-vets are flocking to the town’s VFW post for concerts and parties, giving it an injection of new life.
Local ballerinas take the stage for auditions
Dozens of local ballerinas auditioned for a chance to gain acceptance into one of the most selective summer ballet programs.
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.”
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The top-read stories of the past four hours
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1Virginia officials order Uber, Lyft to stop operating in the state
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2D.C. area forecast: June without the humidity; storms may return by Sunday
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3Body found near Rock Creek Parkway, roads closed
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4Parent: Why I can't 'in good conscience' leave my kids in public school
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Georgetown Day School buying Tenleytown properties
