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Mondays in Annapolis: Lobbyists, citizens come from across the state to push policy initiatives
3+ hour, 43+ min ago (898+ words) Charles Jewett came from Queen Anne's County to Annapolis Monday evening to talk with lawmakers as a first-time advocate, urging them to support state funding to cancer research and tobacco use prevention programs. "I'm new to this, so I am…...
School shooting reported in Rockville, Maryland
12+ hour, 9+ min ago (58+ words) At least one person has been shot at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland. The school is on lockdown and one person has been taken into custody. At least one person has been shot at Thomas S. Wootton High School…...
Buddhist monks' 'Walk for Peace' reaches Alexandria on way to DC
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (287+ words) ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Buddhist monks on a "Walk for Peace" made their way through Alexandria over the weekend as their long journey toward Washington, D.C., enters its final stretch. Peace'walk monks reached Alexandria over the weekend. They continue toward Arlington Monday and…...
Multiple measles cases confirmed in DC; health officials warn of possible exposures
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (726+ words) Health officials in the District of Columbia are investigating multiple confirmed cases of measles and warning the'public about possible exposure sites across the city, as vaccination rates continue to decline nationwide. Here are a list of all potential exposure sites:…...
Massive Washington sewage leak will take weeks longer to fix, water company says
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (384+ words) It will take an estimated 4 to 6 weeks longer than initially anticipated to get a system in place, including bringing in bigger equipment, to address the problem and begin removing the large rocks and boulders inside the sewer line, DC Water…...
Body recovered from frozen Potomac River in Washington, DC
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (214+ words) A body was recovered from the ice on the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, according to DC Fire and EMS. The incident was initially reported as a water rescue near the 14th Street Bridge after crews confirmed a person was…...
Moore wraps redistricting argument in Maryland flag
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (855+ words) Gov. Wes Moore wrapped his argument for passing a new Maryland congressional map the other day in something many Marylanders are crazy about: the Maryland State flag. Moore's reference to the flag came during a roundabout answer to an interview…...
Washington DC officials warn people to stay off the icy Potomac River
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (96+ words) Emergency crews found a person dead in the icy waters of the Potomac River amid extreme cold temperatures in Washington DC on Tuesday. It follows a warning from the DC Police Department's Harbor Patrol Unit advising people to stay off…...
Maryland Democrats pass new election maps out House of Delegates; faces opposition in State Senate
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (647+ words) Maryland has officially waded into a national "redistricting arms race," with state Democrats moving to redraw congressional lines mid-decade. "Monday night the state's House of Delegates passed new maps. The push follows a trend where Republican-led states like Texas have…...
Watch: Giant pandas tumble and play as snow blankets Washington DC
1+ week, 2+ day ago (64+ words) The Browns have hired Todd Monken as their next head coach. Now, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz may not stick around. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the one thing that every MLB team…...