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The partial Red Line shutdown is almost over. Here’s what it allowed Metro to build.

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Work continues at the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station in Rockville as part of the WMATA Red Line modernization project.
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Prince George’s County

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Tonya Sweat addresses supporters after a judge rejected her request to pause the certification of general election ballots.

Tonya Sweat turns to state Supreme Court in push to appear on November ballots

Sep 3, 2026

Madyha Leghari's "Inhospitable Womb" will be on display as part of her Trawick Prize finalist showcase at Bethesda's Gallery B. The Hyattsville resident turned a resin cast of her pregnant torso into a terrarium.

7 things to do in the capital region, including a prized art show and Afro Plus Festival

Sep 3, 2026

Afro Plus Festival debuted in 2025 as a one day festival, and will return to Northwest Stadium in Landover for Labor Day Weekend this year and expand to three days.

Afro Plus Fest brings the soundtrack of the African diaspora to Prince George’s County

Sep 3, 2026

Turmoil inside Prince George’s schools preceded bus challenges

Sep 3, 2026

Prince George’s students can now earn free college certificates at Maryland’s online university

Sep 3, 2026

Hyattsville Municipal Building

Hyattsville’s treasurer resigns amid fallout from recent financial audit

Sep 2, 2026

Former Prince George’s County firefighter sentenced for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material

Sep 2, 2026

The logos for terpene spray brand Terps USA (left) and University of Maryland, College Park.

Not those Terps: UMD threatens legal action against cannabis product company over name

Sep 2, 2026

A rendering showing a Sphere at the National Harbor.

Prince George’s council weighs approval of up to $215 million in National Harbor Sphere bonds

Sep 1, 2026

Tonya Sweat addresses supporters after a judge rejected her request to pause the certification of general election ballots.

County executive hopeful Tonya Sweat loses initial legal challenge over eligibility

Aug 31, 2026

Investigators release body camera footage of fatal police shooting in Fort Washington Park

Aug 28, 2026

Celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon will close Hyattsville restaurant after this weekend

Aug 28, 2026

Prince George’s school board says it will audit bus app after a disastrous first week

Aug 28, 2026

Hyattsville Municipal Building

Hyattsville’s latest general fund balance is 71% lower than previously thought, audit shows

Aug 28, 2026

Renderings for Sandlot Largo, a community and events space that began in Washington, D.C., will open at the planned development site of the Promenade at Lottsford.

The popular Sandlot will soon plop down in Prince George’s County

Aug 28, 2026

Christina Cotterman, a spokesperson for the Prince George's County Police Department, speaking to the press after a fatal collision in Bowie on Wednesday afternoon.

69-year-old Bowie woman identified as victim killed after suspect fled traffic stop

Aug 27, 2026

Montgomery County

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Former Montgomery County student sues school board over alleged abuse in the late 2000s

Sep 4, 2026

The partial Red Line shutdown is almost over. Here’s what it allowed Metro to build.

Sep 4, 2026

MTA adding MARC run-through train to connect Montgomery and Frederick counties to Baltimore

Sep 3, 2026

2 incidents involving weapons put Magruder High School on ‘hold’ Thursday morning

Sep 3, 2026

Madyha Leghari's "Inhospitable Womb" will be on display as part of her Trawick Prize finalist showcase at Bethesda's Gallery B. The Hyattsville resident turned a resin cast of her pregnant torso into a terrarium.

7 things to do in the capital region, including a prized art show and Afro Plus Festival

Sep 3, 2026

The diaper closet provides relief and help to new mothers in need. The Rise Early Learning and Family Support Center, part of the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work, provides free, high-quality early childhood education, family support services, workforce development, and parent education programs all under one roof.

The Greater DC Diaper Bank is suing its Silver Spring landlord

Sep 3, 2026

Should the county close or refurbish its aging incinerator?

Sep 2, 2026

Montgomery County Assistant Police Chief David McBain speaks about a shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School at a press conference in Rockville on Monday evening.

Days after deadly crash, Montgomery County Police announce end of alcohol enforcement unit

Sep 1, 2026

Burtonsville man arrested in murder-for-hire case

Sep 1, 2026

Rockville man charged with negligent manslaughter in March BMW crash

Aug 31, 2026

Chevy Chase's Junction Bistro, Bar and Bakery shut its doors for the last time on Friday.

Junction Bistro is the latest in a string of Chevy Chase restaurant closures

Aug 31, 2026

Elrich plans to veto Planning Board member’s appointment — again

Aug 29, 2026

The Maryland State Police logo.

Family mourns mother, daughter as 8-year-old remains in critical condition after Bethesda crash

Aug 31, 2026

A Montgomery County jury this week found  Janey Sears, left, guilty of a theft scheme that defrauded the victim, right, (face redacted) of more than $100,000. She faces up to 23 years in prison.

Woman who scammed man out of more than $400K sentenced to 15 years in prison

Aug 28, 2026

Tempers rise at Gaithersburg community meeting as questions arise over police shooting

Aug 28, 2026

Savista will lay off 39 workers in Bethesda

Aug 27, 2026

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    State politics

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    State lease amendment threatens Jerusalem Mill preservation, volunteers say

    Jared DeMarinis, state administrator of elections, waits outside the Supreme Court of Maryland in Annapolis following oral arguments in a redistricting case on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.

    Maryland Supreme Court allows redistricting question on ballot

    The exterior of the Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal building, home of the Maryland Supreme Court, in Annapolis, MD

    Maryland’s ballots are on hold as top court considers redistricting case

    Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 — A massive data center is being built on the 2,100-acre former Eastalco smelting site in Frederick County.

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    The 21-story, mixed-use Constellation Building serves as the headquarters of Constellation Energy and a regional office for the Exelon Corporation.

    Exelon utilities won’t refund $32M to customers, citing a change in state law

    Justices of the Supreme Court of Maryland will decide the fate of a redistricting referendum after a hearing on Thursday.

    Hutzell: ‘The Hogan Court’ is Maryland’s last hope in redistricting fight

    Maryland plantation-turned-state park aims to stop the ‘erosion’ of Black history

    Maryland redistricting ballot question blocked by second judge

    Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown addresses legal measures taken by the his office related to federal funding and the integrity of the federal payment system in regards to actions taken by the Trump administration.

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    Governor candidates Wes Moore and Dan Cox will meet in October debate

    NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MAY 28: ICE agents stand guard outside of the federal immigration center at Delaney Hall, where ICE is housing detained immigrants, on May 28, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. The ongoing protests, which became tense over the holiday weekend, come amid reports of a hunger strike by detainees.

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    Senate Republican leaders Sen. Stephen Hershey, left, and Sen. Justin Ready, confer behind a stack of proposed amendments during a special session of the General Assembly on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.

    Hutzell: Oversight Project is the real story in the Maryland redistricting lawsuit

    Sports

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    Washington Nationals' Daylen Lile reacts while rounding the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

    How Nationals players chose their walk-up song. And why some keep changing it.

    Washington Nationals' James Wood grounds out during the first inning.

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    Nationals designated hitter Yohandy Morales celebrates with teammates after hitting his first career hit for a home run in the third inning of his major league debut.

    Nationals rookies Yohandy Morales, Jared Simpson flash enticing potential in MLB debuts

    Nationals second baseman CJ Abrams in action during a game against the Miami Marlins on Aug. 30.

    Nationals’ CJ Abrams will now split time between second base and shortstop

    Washington Nationals' Daylen Lile watches his two-run home run go over the right field fence during the seventh inning.

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    Commanders roster: A rookie QB makes it, and a key corner hits injured reserve

    Miami Marlins' Xavier Edwards, right, is out at second base as Washington Nationals second baseman CJ Abrams, left, throws to first base to put out Marlins' Javier Sanoja for a double-play during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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    Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli reacts after the top of the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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