Southern Maryland crime report

Among incidents reported by the Maryland State Police and sheriff’s offices in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties.

Md. motorcyclist dies in collision with cruiser

The collision happened Wednesday night in St. Leonard.

Returning to life in the shadows

Returning to life in the shadows

Many undocumented immigrants learned they are ineligible for a deportation protection program.

Focus on casino industry’s influence

COLUMN | Did political donations help drive Maryland’s expanded gambling law?

On call for global emergencies

On call for global emergencies

Michelle Bernier-Toth’s State Dept. office responds to U.S. citizens’ global emergencies big and small.

Maryland crime report

Among incidents reported by police in Annapolis and in Anne Arundel and Howard counties

Going Out Guide

Going Out Guide

Going Out Guide for Montgomery County, Aug. 16-22.

Rosenwald, Md.

Movers ditch van, use bikes instead

An unusual move unfolded the other day in College Park when furniture was pedaled from one home to another.

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Rosenwald, Md.

Rosenwald, Md.

Maryland grabs gold over Virginia

Maryland is ahead of its neighbor across the river in the Olympics medal count. It’s Maryland 7, Virginia 3.

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Rosenwald, Md.

Rosenwald, Md.

Md. town wants a stop sign camera

In a new twist, Glen Echo wants a stop sign camera near the famous Glen Echo Park.

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Rosenwald, Md.

The Buzz

Would you want the Olympics in the District?

Discussions have been informal, but the possibility of a 2024 D.C. games is there. Let us know what you think.

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Local Columns

John Kelly

John Kelly

Washington Post readers donated $551,282 to Send a Kid to Camp, surpassing the fundraising goal.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

COLUMN | Did political donations help drive Maryland’s expanded gambling law?

Petula Dvorak

Petula Dvorak

Politics and all things fried, fatty and fast have become intertwined to the point of absurdity. Let us eat our burgers and pizzas in peace.

Robert McCartney

Robert McCartney

Maryland fared badly in the war but still shows more interest than other states in its bicentennial.

Maryland & regional photo galleries

Our Washington

Post photographers are sharing their favorite area locations.

Reliving the War of 1812

Dozens of reenactors participated in the Battle of Bladensburg, which helped kick off observances of the War of 1812’s 200th anniversary.

A ‘post-hippie’ Takoma Park?

The city may have started to leave the ‘60s behind.

D.C. area thunderstorms

Homes and businesses across D.C., Maryland and Virginia lost power on June 29.

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.

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