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O’Malley prepares for possible presidential run

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Maryland governor said he can’t afford to wait for Clinton to decide whether she will run for president.

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Local digest: D.C. mayor raises $627,000 for his reelection

A roundup of news from around the region.

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Answer Man addresses a pressing concern

Answer Man irons out the mystery of the College Mill, a furniture plant that once operated in Takoma Park.

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D.C. region needs to dig up the facts about ‘fracking’

COLUMN | Controversial gas-drilling method could threaten cleanliness of D.C. region’s drinking water.

 
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Gansler says he’ll be ‘somebody who cares’ about Baltimore

(Cliff Owen / AP)

The Democrat pledges to help Maryland’s largest city as he opens a campaign office there.

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I-95 express lanes operator to campaign for customers

It’s not just the toll. It’s the tech, too.

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Wolverines depth too much for Largo to handle

(John McDonnell / The Washington Post)

BOYS’ BASKETBALL | Major foul trouble takes its toll on both teams, but Potomac (Md.) shows the power of depth in a clash of Prince George’s 3A/2A/1A elite.

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Gwynn Park wins fourth straight

(Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post)

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL | Chantelle Gross scores 20 points and Takayla Ellis adds 17 to lift the Yellow Jackets to a 76-62 win over Crossland.

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Religion events from around the Washington area

Concerts, religious classes and study programs, Bible study, support group meetings, church tours and more.

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Madeline M. Nevins, writer and editor, dies at 78

Dr. Nevins did writing, editing and research for several organizations in the Washington area.

 

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Mall in Columbia slowly returns to routine after fatal shooting

Shoppers dropped flowers into the fountain instead of coins, turning a fun ritual into a somber memorial.

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Drone startup with D.C. area roots introduces ‘The Pocket Drone’

At under $500, the personal drone comes ready-to-fly. The company sees 2014 as the “Year of the Drone.“

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Smartphones get more sophisticated; their owners don’t

For many, the features of their fancy phones go unused because they’re too confusing or intimidating.

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Michael S. Rosenwald

Plant workers want what they had, but times have changed

Wall Street is booming, but for many blue-collar workers the economic recovery has yet to materialize.

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Maryland State of the State address

Gov. Martin O’Malley laid out a case that he has made Maryland stronger during “difficult and important days.”

Snowfall hits D.C. region

A winter storm sweeps into the area, bringing cold temperatures and gusty winds.

Snow falls on D.C. area

Although the sleet and snow didn’t quite stick in the urban core, snow accumulated in the suburbs.

Teens find hope at International Burn Camp

Forty-four young burn survivors were selected to attend the event, now in its 18th year, in Anne Arundel County.

‘Ghost bike’ and rally pay tribute to bicyclist, mom

A stark, all-white bicycle and a safety-awareness ride attended by hundreds honor a woman who was struck and killed in August.

A therapeutic experience on ice

Special-needs children and their families find support through the Montgomery Cheetahs hockey program.

‘American Milkshake’: Life in ’90s Takoma Park

This little film project, opening in limited release Friday, found the limelight, thanks in part to indie filmmaker Kevin Smith.

Prince George’s County students return to school

More than 123,000 kids return to class, making the school system the first in the D.C. area to reopen after summer break.

All’s fair in Prince William County

Fun seekers flock to Manassas for the rides, food and games. On the final day, visitors enjoy a monster of a show.

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