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Police make arrest in College Park homicide
Prince George’s police: A “john” has been arrested in death of woman found in College Park motel room.
Summer museum exhibits in the D.C. area: flags, birds, wheat, yarn and more
Seeming mundanities like grain and yarn join high-art sculpture and Shakespearean scholarship in this summer’s museum mix.
The best summer events in the D.C. area
It’s summer guide time! Read on for a giant pile of things to see, do and eat.
Summer music events in the D.C. area: boy bands, Boyz and Bey
Bey and Jay are coming! As are One Direction, Boyz II Men, Billy Joel and some country-music people.
Maryland open houses June 7-8
A list of properties in Maryland that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.
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Luxury houses in the Bowie-Mitchellville area
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Prince George’s County development features 126 lots on 262 acres.
Summer theater events in the D.C. area: Disney, Shakespeare, Sondheim, et al
Several of the season’s theater options come courtesy of the movies: ‘Dirty Dancing,’ ‘Carrie,’ ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast.’
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Meet June’s class from St. Joseph’s in Beltsville
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Marie Altemus’s second-graders enjoy reading, playing games and puppet shows.
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The best of D.C.: A returning expat’s view
(April Greer / For The Washington post)
For the best free date with beer, pinatas for a birthday blast, THE daydream spot, look no further.
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How to select the proper trees for a new home’s yard
(Photo by Maile Neel / Photo by Maile Neel)
First, you might want to think about planting a privacy screen between you and you neighbors.
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Md. grants parole to 33-year fugitive who turned himself in
Anthony Rackley gets a chance to return to Oklahoma, where he made a new life before surrendering.
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Jobless contend with weight gain as they search for work
In western Maryland, Hagerstown is trying to address unemployment and obesity among its residents.
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Threats against Md. gun shop cast pall over smart guns
Vitriol from gun rights activists prompted a Rockville gun dealer to back away from the weapon.
Prince George’s County crime report
Among incidents reported by police in Prince George’s County, Greenbelt, Hyattsville and Laurel.
Prince George’s County volunteer opportunities
Dress for Success seeks volunteers to help disadvantaged local women.
Prince George’s County calendar, June 5-11, 2014
Library story times, foreclosure clinic, outdoor concerts, bird watching and farmers markets.
Prince George’s County adopt a pet
Nia, a 4-year-old female Yorkshire terrier, is available for adoption.
Prince George’s County Animal Watch
Cases received by the Department of Environmental Resources’ Animal Management Group.
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Heavy rains, strong winds wallop D.C.
Anywhere from 2 to 4 inches of rain fell, beginning last night, causing flooding in the D.C. area.
Democratic candidates for Md. governor debate
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, Del. Heather Mizeur and Attorney General Doug Gansler face off.
A knitting class that isn’t just about knitting
For instructors and students, it’s more than just another activity to help prisoners pass the weeks, months and years.
Amateur gets a seat at the poker table
A new TV show gives Reisterstown, Md., man chance to play with pros.
Inside a casino’s surveillance operation
A security force and state-of-the-art surveillance operation protects Maryland Live Casino from thieves.
Worst storm of season hits D.C. area
The biggest storm of the season has closed airport runways, stretches of parkways, schools and offices across the region.
Takoma Park comes to the rescue of its VFW
Non-vets are flocking to the town’s VFW post for concerts and parties, giving it an injection of new life.
Local ballerinas take the stage for auditions
Dozens of local ballerinas auditioned for a chance to gain acceptance into one of the most selective summer ballet programs.
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.”
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