Sen. Chris Van Hollen suffers minor stroke
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Maryland Democrat, announced Sunday evening that he had suffered a minor stroke “this weekend.”
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Love transcends borders: Marylanders adopt Ukraine-born girl
When the airplane’s wheels touched down at Dulles International Airport on the afternoon of May 12, 6-year-old Bridget became a U.S. citizen.
McLean Bible Church to vote on do-over after 2021 election roiled congregation
Executives at McLean Bible Church in Vienna, Virginia, hope a yearlong battle over church elections will begin to resolve Sunday as the congregation votes on a new plan to elect its board of elders.
Kamala Harris, EPA unveil $500 million to ditch diesel school buses for electric models
State report slams Virginia public schools for deceiving parents
Crime wave shapes D.C.’s mayoral race, puts Bowser on defense
Trucker convoy returns to Maryland, eyes another Beltway protest
D.C. substitute teachers demand another raise to offset inflation
Virginia Gov. Youngkin forms task force to take on violent crime
Maryland internship program trains firefighters of tomorrow
Three firefighters entered a building that simulated a burning third-floor apartment fire.
Ex-convict admits fraud, bogus tax returns for pro athletes
An ex-convict from California has pleaded guilty to fraud schemes totaling more than $25 million that included exaggerated tax returns for professional athletes and exploiting federal pandemic relief programs.
Jimmy Lai, imprisoned Hong Kong activist, to receive honorary degree
The son of imprisoned Hong Kong civil rights activist Jimmy Lai will receive an honorary degree on his father’s behalf at The Catholic University of America this weekend.
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New poll shows GOP leads list of most popular governors
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Virginia lottery board issues 1st casino license
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Activists offer $25,000 for evidence of illegal abortions at D.C. clinic
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Biden roasts Trump, GOP, himself at correspondents' dinner
The White House press corps' annual gala returned Saturday night along with the roasting of Washington, the journalists who cover it and the man at the helm: President Joe Biden.
Commanders round out draft with Chris Paul, Christian Holmes
The Washington Commanders rounded out their draft Saturday with two selections in the seventh round, taking Tulsa guard Chris Paul with the 230th pick and Oklahoma State cornerback Christian Holmes at No. 240.
Correspondents' gala offers political normalcy despite COVID
Much of Washington is ready to party like it's 2019, before the coronavirus, when the biggest risk at the annual White House press corps gala was more likely to be jokes that ruffled too many political feathers.
Maryland announces contract extension for Locksley
The University of Maryland announced a contract extension for football coach Mike Locksley on Friday that will keep him in College Park through 2026.
Maryland advises teachers to hide gender identity issues from K-12 parents
Florida has recently banned sex education before fourth grade, but Maryland is a different world: For years, the state school system has directed teachers not to inform parents about gender-transitioning students.
Man robs couple right next to FBI headquarters: report
Police say a man brazenly robbed a man and a woman steps away from the FBI headquarters in downtown Washington.
Seven potential buyers who could make sense if Nationals are put up for sale
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Officers: No injuries on Amber Heard after fight with Depp
May 27, 2016, was the day that Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's marriage went from private misery to public, career-killing spectacle.
Virginia lawmakers to take up Youngkin vetoes, amendments
Virginia lawmakers are set to reconvene in Richmond on Wednesday for a one-day session to consider Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's vetoes and proposed amendments to a wide range of legislation.
Virginia attorney general to probe charges of financial misconduct with Commanders
The Virginia State Attorney General's office is launching an investigation into the Washington Commanders after a former employee accused the team of committing financial improprieties, according to a letter state Attorney General Jason Miyares sent to the team Monday.
Supreme Court allows Thomas Jefferson High School admissions policy
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to block the new admissions policy for Virginia's premier Thomas Jefferson High School over allegations its standards discriminate against Asian Americans.
Jury selected in civil trial over University of Virginia lacrosse player's death
A jury was selected Monday in the civil trial of a man who was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2010 death of University of Virginia lacrosse player Yeardley Love.
Jon Stewart receives the Mark Twain Prize for American humor
A host of celebrities and comedy royalty gathered Sunday night at the Kennedy Center as comedian, talk show host and political influencer Jon Stewart receives the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in humor.
