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Immigrants celebrate in ‘Rally to Thank the President’

They gathered near the White House to thank Obama for deportation relief — and press Congress for more action.

Workers still active in 95 Express Lanes zone

Weekend lane closings continue as HOT lanes’ December opening approaches.

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Charter school official questioned about changes sought

State senator tried to get special consideration for children of U-Md employees in charter admissions

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Police: Man admitted to Anne Arundel killing

Shupelle Rattim Gunter, 21, said he shot Seydou Alassane Ba, 46, after the two argued.

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Cougars gear up to stop Potomac blitz

(Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post)

FOOTBALL | Thomas Stone must nullify the Wolverines linebackers to succeed in its triple option run game.

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Four arrested in D.C. robbery after police pursuit

(Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post)

Police chased Jeep from near Union Station to College Park; four suspects arrested.

Maryland open houses Nov. 22-23

A list of properties in Maryland that you can visit Saturday and Sunday.

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Frederick, Md., townhomes offer charm, modern luxuries

(Benjamin C Tankersley / For The Washington Post)

The Townes at Maxwell Square are designed to blend in with the historic row houses around them.

Part of Silver Hill Road in Suitland still closed

Water main break repaired but work continues in Suitland

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Mine: The cranberry sauce server

(Mark Finkenstaedt for the Washington Post / Mark Finkenstaedt for the Washington Post)

The last known utensil in a 72-piece set reminds her of a special Thanksgiving dinner.

 

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Frederick County sheriff cruises to re-election victory

Chuck Jenkins’s electoral test follows controversy over 3 deputies’ role in death of man with Down syndrome.

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Prince George’s County police officer arrested for DUI

The officer, an 8-year-veteran of the department, has been suspended, following her arrest Saturday.

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Michael S. Rosenwald

Prince George’s County police investigate fatal shooting

Police said John Savalas Brown, 40, of D.C., was found fatally wounded outside a Landover apartment.

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Federal investigators at scene of plane, helicopter crash

The midair collision killed three people Thursday afternoon at Frederick Municipal Airport.

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Frederick, Md., is part of a small-city boom

Walkable, urban mini-D.C.s are popping up nationwide, with Frederick, Md., a notable example.

Larry Hogan, riding an anti-tax wave

Maryland’s GOP nominee for governor on the campaign trail, bringing a familiar face along.

From Annapolis to Fallujah and back again

Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown served two terms in the House of Delegates, spending some of his tenure deployed in Iraq.

Horseshoe Baltimore casino’s opening night

Throngs of people showed up to try their luck at the city’s first casino.

Aboard the Memphis Belle

Members of the media get a ride on the World War II B-17 bomber ahead of a weekend exhibition in Baltimore.

Marylanders go to the polls

In the Maryland primary, voters chose candidates for governor, attorney general and local offices.

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.

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