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Maryland launches Toward Zero Deaths initiative
In 2001, 486 people were killed on Maryland roads. Law enforcement officials want that number down to zero, and they hope a new strategy will go a long way to hitting that target.
Second victim dies in deadly Capitol Heights fire
A second victim has died from injuries sustained in a Capitol Heights house fire that occurred Wednesday.
Man, 40, shot to death in Riverdale
Prince George's County police have identified a 40-year-old man who was found shot to death inside a home in Riverdale.
Utility customers address concerns at public hearing
Since the June derecho knocked out power for thousands of people in the area, residents have been in an uproar over poor performance by utility companies.
Maryland Senate considers additional casino
A measure to permit table games like craps at Maryland casinos and to allow a casino in Prince George's County will be taken up in the Maryland Senate.
Prince George's police, state officials to tout traffic safety
Prince George's County Police Chief Mark Magaw is joining state officials to discuss several traffic safety initiatives in the county.
Man found shot dead in a Riverdale home
A man has been found shot dead in a Riverdale home.
Special session will tackle proposed casino expansion
Maryland legislators will meet in a special session Thursday to debate Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposal to expand gambling to Prince George's County.
Man accused of kidnapping, assaulting girl in Pr. George's
A 25-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl in Prince George's County, and police believe it's not the first time he's committed such crimes.
Pr. George's Co. may pitch for healthly neighborhood funding
Prince George's County is considering pitching the state of Maryland for millions of dollars for a healthly neighborhood program.
Goddard begins two-year mission with Curiosity
The so-called "seven minutes of terror" captured the attention of the world as Curiosity blasted through the Martian atmosphere to a safe landing.
Police seek help in finding Temple Hills girl
Police are seeking the public's assistance in finding a missing Temple Hills girls.
Man arrested in fatal Prince George's shooting
Prince George's County police say a teenager has been arrested in a fatal shooting in Temple Hills.
Newborn kittens die after being saved from Md. sewer
A pair of newborn kittens found three feet down a Beltsville sewer were rescued on Friday and are in good condition.
Shots fired near UMd. campus
Police say two men were arrested after shots were fired toward a crowd of about 200 people near the University of Maryland campus in College Park.
2 sentenced in 2010 Drano attack in Oxon Hill
Two women involved in splashing acid on a woman and her 3-year-old daughter in Oxon Hill in 2010 will spend years in prison.
PG police officer charged with misconduct
Prince George's County police say an officer is facing charges that he struck a teenager with his gun which then accidentally fired.
NY Times technology columnist gets iPhone back
Call it technology or good old fashioned police work, but the technology columnist for The New York Times has his phone back after some help from a Maryland police department.
Police find decomposed body in Prince George's
Officers found the body in a creek near the 12200 block of Braemer Circle just after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, following a citizen's report, according to a department release. Police transported the body to the medical examiner's office to determine the cause of death and the gender.
New road signs in Md. help cyclists navigate streets
Cars and bikes have duked it out for generations. With more people opting to peddle to work, sharing the road has become more important and confusing.
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