Purple Line funding uncertain with failure of Maryland gas tax hike

Light rail in D.C.’s suburbs has been tied to a similar Baltimore line by officials, but there may be too little cash to build both at once.

Bowie woman killed in early a.m. crash

A 21-year-old Bowie woman was killed after a man plowed into the back of the car she sitting in at a red light on Collington Road, police said. Investigators believe alcohol and speed contributed to the incident.

Andrews air show, Nats vs. Orioles, soccer

It’s a busy weekend for events and travel delays in the D.C. region.

Rosenwald, Md.

A G-8 protest: Speeches and coffee

Three dozen people and one dog gathered at the Frederick County Public Library for a day of speeches about global wealth inequality.

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Rosenwald, Md.

Frederick’s other protest this weekend: Prom

Feeling “oppressed” by the lighting and music choices at the official prom, students are throwing Prom 2.0 amid G-8 protests around the county.

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Rosenwald, Md.

Rosenwald, Md.

A young writer with promise — and a $58,000 check

A Howard County woman has landed the Sophie Kerr Prize, one of the most prestigous literary awards in the country. When she accepted, she was nearly at a loss for words.

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Rosenwald, Md.

Scammers target Md. grandparents

A Walkersville woman lost $3,800 when information about her grandson fell into the wrong hands.

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Virginia man undergoes full face transplant

Richard Norris lost his lips, nose and the front of his tongue in a gun accident 15 years ago.

Gaithersburg celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

Grand marshals are singer Cathy Ponton King and radio personality Robert Carson.

Montgomery County student, family win reprieve from deportation

Jorge Steven Acuna and his parents were detained on March 8 and scheduled to be deported.

Signs of spring

Well before winter’s end, the region was experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures.

Md. teachers union emphasizes collaboration

The Montgomery County Education Association is on the cutting edge of teacher unionism, working with the school board on spending proposals, rather than fighting it.

Homeless in Montgomery County

Homelessness grew as the county struggled with its budget.

Million-dollar house in foreclosure for years

Keith and Janet Ritter have battled against eviction in Fort Washington, Md.

Fencing around an issue

Keith Ohlingher built a fence about a year ago, then was forced to take it down when a neighboring couple threatened to sue, citing a county covenant that forbade the project. Then came the politics.

Maryland Senate passes same-sex marriage bill

Take a look back at the fight in Maryland over same-sex marriage.

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