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    In Rockville, remembering 11 who died on 9/11
    Elected officials and community members are gathering in Rockville on Friday morning to honor the 11 Montgomery County residents and nearly 3,000 others killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
    The memorial consists of a semicircle with 11 benches. Each bench is engraved and dedicated to one of the Montgomery County residents who was killed.
    25 years later, how Marylanders are honoring the lives lost on 9/11
    Many in Maryland are looking to remember those who died, the courage of first responders and the resilience needed to move forward.
    Flowers are left on a bench on the grounds of the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial before the start of the September 11th Pentagon Memorial Observance at the Pentagon on the 17th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
    Rugby’s biggest rivalry is coming to Baltimore: 5 things to know
    A match between two rugby giants — South Africa’s Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks — is expected to shake M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday.
    New Zealand's Scott Barrett, right, is tackled by South Africa's Malcolm Marx, left, during the Rugby Championship test match between the Springboks and the All Blacks in Townsville, Australia, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Barrett and Marx will face off again Saturday when the Springboks and All Blacks meet at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
    The day that changed their lives forever
    Seven Marylanders describe how the 9/11 terrorist attacks changed their lives.
    Smoke billows from the Pentagon.
    The prince of the US Open is from Prince George’s County
    Frances Tiafoe, a Prince George’s County native, has reached the U.S. Open semifinals as a fan favorite.
    Frances Tiafoe, of the United States, celebrates winning a match against Alex Michelsen during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
    5 days after heart attack, Jawando promises to be back to work soon
    Will Jawando, 43, the Democratic nominee for county executive in the November general election, had been hospitalized since Saturday after having a heart attack during a pickup basketball game.
    Will Jawando released a video in which he expressed gratitude for his recovery and promised to be “back on track before you know it.”
    A Howard County school bus went the wrong way. Students intervened.
    A Howard County school bus went off route Tuesday, crossing into Carroll County before police stopped it. Maryland State Police said the driver may have had a medical emergency.
    Howard County School Bus Drivers Pamela Jarrett (987) and Marlene Wellein (421) prepare for the start of the school year with a practice run of their morning routes on August 16th, 2024 in Hanover, MD.
    Trump administration sued over warrantless ICE arrests in Maryland
    A new federal lawsuit challenges warrantless immigration arrests in Maryland and seeks a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration’s enforcement practices.
    District 47 Senator Malcolm Augustine speaks at a press conference announcing a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s policy and growing practice of conducting illegal immigration arrests in Maryland on Thursday.
    AG’s office identifies military specialist, officer involved in police shooting in Middle River
    Authorities have identified the military specialist who died this week after being wounded during a shooting involving a Baltimore County Police officer.
    6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
    Maryland offers its own vaccine guidance for the first time since split from feds
    Maryland health officials, using new authority, are splitting from the feds and offering their own guidance on vaccines for flu, COVID and RSV, as well as other viruses.
    FILE - A patient is given a flu vaccine at the L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans' Community Resource Center where they were offering members and the public free flu and COVID-19 vaccines Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Lynwood, Calif. As Americans head into the late 2022 holiday season, a rapidly intensifying flu season is straining hospitals already overburdened with patients sick from other respiratory infections.
    County vs. city? Baltimore comedians Stavros Halkias and Ego Nwodim have thoughts.
    What would Stavros Halkias and Ego Nwodim, two comedians from Maryland, talk about for an hour? Baltimore, naturally.
    What would Stavros Halkias and Ego Nwodim, two comedians from Maryland, talk about for an hour? Baltimore, naturally.
    Saval Foods to move its food distribution operations to Columbia
    Saval Foods broke ground on what will become its new headquarters and distribution facility in Columbia, Maryland.
    Leaders and officials from Saval Foods, the Maryland Department of Commerce, Howard County and Howard Hughes Communities celebrated the groundbreaking on a new headquarters and facility for Saval Foods in Columbia on Wednesday.
    Power surge in Bolton Hill fries appliances, causes devastating house fire
    A family in Bolton Hill has been displaced following an Aug. 25 power surge that neighbors believe set their house on fire. Nearby neighbors reported fried appliances and electronics.
    Jamie Morganstern's house in Bolton Hill now has a hole in the roof following an electrical fire
    Fried chicken is dominating Columbia’s fast food scene
    Columbia is home to nearly two dozen fried chicken shops, from local gems like Kokee Kitchen to growing chains like Crimson Coward.
    From top clockwise, JOEY-EAT-Fries, mild tenders, and chicken and waffles from Crimson Coward in Columbia.
    New Carrollton City Council removed the mayor from office. She’s promised to run again.
    The New Carrollton City Council voted out remove Mayor Phelecia Nembhard from office. She’s pledged to run again.
    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.
    2 cyclists, including a 13-year-old, die after separate Baltimore County crashes
    Baltimore County Police are investigating two fatal crashes involving cyclists, one of whom was a teenager, in the last two days.
    Baltimore County Police are investigating two recent fatal crashes involving cyclists, one of whom was a teenager.
    Man shot by ICE on Christmas Eve in Glen Burnie freed after nearly 9 months in detention
    A Portuguese man who was shot by immigration agents in Glen Burnie on Christmas Eve was released from detention Wednesday, advocates said.
    Tiago Alexandre Sousa-Martins, a Portuguese immigrant whom ICE agents shot in Glen Burnie on Christmas Eve, was freed Wednesday after months in federal detention.
    Streeter: The decision to keep a Mount Vernon mural is a victory for art, free speech and peace
    COLUMN | Baltimore’s Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation approved a mural calling attention to the plight of Palestinians over a neighborhood association’s objections. It’s a good thing.
    A mural featuring olives, branches and leaves, along with Arabic and English text, at 902 Tyson St. in Baltimore.
    New eats at Commanders games include DC staples, a sushi push pop and more
    The Washington Commanders will debut several food options at Northwest Stadium this season, including a sushi push pop and hot dogs and half-smokes galore.
    Ben's Chili Bowl, which has been selling standout half smokes, chili and chili cheese fries in D.C. since 1958, will return to as a concession option for Commanders fans this season.
    Baltimore man dies after hitting parked Howard County Police car, fleeing and crashing, authorities say
    A man died early Sunday after he struck a parked Howard County Police car in Jessup, fled the scene and crashed into a retaining wall during a pursuit, authorities said.
    A man died early Sunday after he struck a parked Howard County Police car in Jessup and crashed during a pursuit.
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