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Former Culpeper Co. sheriff sentenced to 10 years on federal bribery charges

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Former Culpeper Co. sheriff sentenced to 10 years on federal bribery charges

Montgomery County is one of the healthiest places to live in the US

Montgomery County is one of the healthiest places to live in the US

Thousands allege sexual abuse in youth detention centers. It could cost Maryland a huge sum

Thousands allege sexual abuse in youth detention centers. It could cost Maryland a huge sum

‘We prepare for everything’: Will Earle-Sears face a GOP primary in race for Va. governor?

‘We prepare for everything’: Will Earle-Sears face a GOP primary in race for Va. governor?

ACLU of DC urges local universities to protect free speech on campus

ACLU of DC urges local universities to protect free speech on campus

2 more cases of measles confirmed in Maryland

2 more cases of measles confirmed in Maryland

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US government cannot deport Georgetown scholar until court rules, judge orders

US government cannot deport Georgetown scholar until court rules, judge orders

MDTA did not do risk assessment on Key Bridge, ignoring vulnerabilities to ‘catastrophic’ collapse, NTSB says

MDTA did not do risk assessment on Key Bridge, ignoring vulnerabilities to ‘catastrophic’ collapse, NTSB says

Religious leaders in DC say ‘God is not pleased’ with Trump’s dismantling of federal government

Religious leaders in DC say ‘God is not pleased’ with Trump’s dismantling of federal government

One final trim for DC’s cherry blossom trees

One final trim for DC’s cherry blossom trees

Maryland governor announces budget framework deal with taxes, cuts

Maryland governor announces budget framework deal with taxes, cuts

New tracker aims to help you keep up with White House executive orders

New tracker aims to help you keep up with White House executive orders

Peak bloom watch: In what stage are DC’s cherry blossoms

Peak bloom watch: In what stage are DC’s cherry blossoms

St. Mary’s County voted for Trump, diners there worry about effect on military base

St. Mary’s County voted for Trump, diners there worry about effect on military base

Herndon’s Beacon Roofing to be acquired for $11 billion

Herndon’s Beacon Roofing to be acquired for $11 billion

Whitlow’s opens at The Wharf, lots of memorabilia included

Whitlow’s opens at The Wharf, lots of memorabilia included

Kastle Systems buys stake in Sterling, Va.’s i2G Systems, its biggest-ever investment

Kastle Systems buys stake in Sterling, Va.’s i2G Systems, its biggest-ever investment

Tesla closes Montgomery Mall showroom

Tesla closes Montgomery Mall showroom

Man killed and child hurt in Annapolis shooting

Man killed and child hurt in Annapolis shooting

Regional DC teams in the NCAA Tournament: How to watch

Regional DC teams in the NCAA Tournament: How to watch

Georgetown Uni. researcher detained by federal immigration officials

Georgetown Uni. researcher detained by federal immigration officials

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Friday Freebies

This hidden gem of a monument tells the story of the women who sacrificed for suffrage

This hidden gem of a monument tells the story of the women who sacrificed for suffrage

How much money do motorists lose each year commuting on roads in Maryland?

How much money do motorists lose each year commuting on roads in Maryland?

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