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- Greenbelt Middle School parents divided on later start time
- 'Dead zones' predicted for Gulf, Chesapeake Bay
- Summertime bears: Don't be scared, be cautious
- Fuel tank from tractor-trailer crash falls onto Ballenger Creek Pike
- Southbound I-95 shut down out of Baltimore
- Judge sides with US in Manning document dispute
Pr. George's councilwoman charged, fined for reckless driving
The Maryland councilwoman who led police on a high speed chase on the Beltway in February was found guilty of reckless driving and fined.
Deputy sheriff accused of sexual assault
A deputy sheriff in Prince George's County is accused of sexually assaulting a female inmate inside the county courthouse.
Hyattsville loses lanes to parking meters
New restaurants, shops and apartment buildings are popping up at a dizzying pace along Route 1, and that's prompting changes.
MGM strikes agreement for casino at National Harbor
MGM Resorts International struck an agreement on Friday to build a casino destination at the National Harbor waterfront complex near the nation's capital, if lawmakers end up allowing the casino and table games like blackjack while also cutting the state's high tax on gambling proceeds.
Credit union investigated for discrimination
A local credit union is under investigation following an ABC7 report that its new policy may be discriminatory.
Archaeologists to excavate ship that dates to War of 1812
Archaeologists are working hard to unlock the clues of the vessel believed to be the USS Scorpion, the flagship of the Chesapeake Bay Flotilla during the War of 1812. It's buried in Upper Marlboro.
UFO on the Beltway? Not quite
Maryland State Police at McHenry Barrack have confirmed that the aircraft seen on the Beltway was a military airplane being moved from West Virginia to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in southern Maryland.
Pr. George's high school freshmen also in college
No one in Jose Mangandi's family has ever gone to college. But at 14, he is already there.
Law enforcement dogs graduate, Pr. George's County gets one
The Maryland State Police says three greyhounds are celebrating their graduation and will begin working for police in the state.
National Children's Museum one step closer to opening in Pr. George's County
Nearly eight years after it vacated its old home near Union Station, the National Children's Museum is a step closer to reopening in a new, expanded space in Prince George's County.
Skeletal remains found in Prince George's Co.
Prince George's County police are investigating skeletal remains found in a wooded area in Hillcrest Heights.
Obama to visit Baltimore for 2 fundraisers
President Barack Obama is visiting the Baltimore area for two fundraisers.
Prisoner serving time for manslaughter walks away in Maryland
Authorities in Maryland are looking for a 27-year- old prisoner serving time for manslaughter and handgun violations who walked away from a road crew work assignment in Prince George's County.
Pr. George's police collect 200 guns during event
Prince George's County police collected nearly 200 guns during a gun buyback event in Landover over the weekend.
Man injured in house fire in Fort Washington
Prince George's County fire officials say a man was injured in a house fire in Fort Washington over the weekend.
Pr. George's school board considers cutting student member
The Prince George's County Board of Education is considering barring its student member from attending executive sessions.
UMd. students go for a midnight dip, get clothes stolen
A group of University of Maryland students decided to go for a midnight swim in a fountain, but had their clothes stolen by a group passing by.
Students prepare for National History Day contest
Nearly 2,800 young historians are traveling to the University of Maryland at College Park for the National History Day competition after winning their state and local contests.
Toddler found alone near Fedex Field
A toddler was found wandering the streets alone in Landover near Fedex Field.
Word misspelled on HS diplomas in Md. county
All of the diplomas distributed last week in Prince George's County outside Washington misspelled the word "program."
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