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From left, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., Mississippi Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom, Mississippi NAACP State Conference Executive Director Charles Taylor and Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., conduct a voting rights town hall at the historic Farish Street Baptist Church in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026.

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County Executive-elect Will Jawando, center, introduces his transition team during a press conference in the historic Grey Courthouse in Rockville on Wednesday.

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    Nov 11, 2026

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    Nov 10, 2026

    A classroom sits ready for students at Burtonsville Elementary in Burtonsville, Md. Monday, November 09, 2026. Burtonsville Elementary has a campus with a large population of students from low-income families and receives a sizable “equity add-on.”

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    Nov 9, 2026

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    Nov 8, 2026

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    Nov 6, 2026

    County Executive-elect Will Jawando, center, introduces his transition team during a press conference in the historic Grey Courthouse in Rockville on Wednesday.

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    Nov 4, 2026

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    Nov 4, 2026

    Montgomery Village man sentenced to 45 years for execution-style homicide

    Nov 2, 2026

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    Nov 2, 2026

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    Oct 30, 2026

    Voter cubicles at the Montgomery County Board of Elections in Gaithersburg.

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    Oct 30, 2026

    The Song Dog Farm Distillery in Boyds, Md. The distillery and farm, which sits on 29 acres of land, produces bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka, gin, and seasonal liqueurs, as well as cocktails, spirits and tastings at the bar. Wheat, corn, rye and barley are grown here to make the spirts.

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    Former President Barack Obama, greets supporters upon his arrival during a campaign rally at Cass Technical High School Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Detroit.

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    University of Maryland student, Parkdale High School valedictorian, detained by ICE

    Nov 10, 2026

    The Beltsville Agricultural Research Center covers thousands of acres of largely farmland in the middle of the Washington DC suburbs

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    Nov 11, 2026

    Hundreds of customers waited in line for hours at Bojangles’ reopening in Upper Marlboro on Nov. 9.

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    Nov 11, 2026

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    Nov 10, 2026

    New Carrollton Mayor Phelecia Nembhard was removed from office Wednesday evening. She denies the allegations that she violated the city council's charter and plans to run for reelection during the special election.

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    Nov 9, 2026

    Andrea Gilles, Chief of Community Planning for Prince George's County, presented various small planned community models during a town hall. Gilles emphasizes that leaders and planners are still in the preliminary stages of defining compact development for the county and learning about what people actually want.

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    Nov 9, 2026

    Tonya Sweat addresses supporters after a judge rejected her request to pause the certification of general election ballots.

    Here’s what’s going on with all the write-in votes in Prince George’s County

    Nov 6, 2026

    Terence Clegg, Sr.

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    Nov 6, 2026

    Julian Curo-Churata, left, with his wife Verónica Ramírez. Curo-Churata, 47, died Sept. 29 while in ICE custody in Louisiana, about three months after he was detained in Maryland.

    Van Hollen warns of retaliation against wife of Laurel man who died in ICE custody

    Nov 6, 2026

    Tyra Janet Bennett.

    Tyra Bennett nears victory in Prince George’s District 6 school board race

    Nov 6, 2026

    University of Maryland students will not be able to gather at a well-known meeting spot, Cornerstone Grill & Loft, after Prince George's County Board of License Commissioners suspended their liquor license.

    Underage drinking, fake IDs and ‘1 Bottle strike to head’: An investigation of Cornerstone Grill & Loft

    Nov 6, 2026

    Teen girl who survived shooting helped police identify suspect in 13-year-old’s killing

    Nov 5, 2026

    Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy takes the stage during her election night watch party at the Metro Points Hotel in New Carrollton, Md. Tuesday, November 03, 2026.

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    Nov 5, 2026

    Juan Arango-Millan.

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    Nov 4, 2026

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    INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 11: AJ Dybantsa #4 of the Washington Wizards lays up a shot during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 11, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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    OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - NOVEMBER 7: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards weaves his way between Bennett Stirtz #14 and Aday Mara #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Paycom Center on November 7, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder rout the poor-shooting Wizards 114-75

    Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) yells at official Jakew Brenk after getting ejected from the game during the first period of an NHL Hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

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    WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 04: Anthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at Capital One Arena on November 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

    Alexander-Walker scores 26 as Hawks down Wizards 120-105

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