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Can the state’s fourth casino rescue a failing resort in Western Maryland? More »Maryland doubles down with Rocky Gap Casino Resort

But a colleague stands by her story that the officer threatened the president’s wife. More »Officer accused of threatening Michelle Obama says he was joking

COLUMN | E.W. Jackson, nominee for lieutenant governor, is so far right that he’s major setback for GOP. More »Va. GOP’s E.W. Jackson: So far right he has said Democrats have ‘Antichrist’ agenda

A major downtown intersection will be kept closed through at least Thursday evening as crews work to repair a 15-foot sinkhole, according to city officials. The intersection of 14th and F Streets Northwest … More »Downtown D.C. sinkhole keeps major intersection closed

Alexandria police on Wednesday identified a 22-year-old man fatally shot overnight by an off-duty Arlington County sheriff's deputy. Julian Dawkins, of Alexandria, was killed early Wednesday in the Lynhaven … More »Police ID Alexandria man fatally shot by off-duty deputy

RICHMOND — Richmond's top prosecutor is looking into gifts to Gov. Bob McDonnell in an investigation requested by Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports Mr. Cuccinelli … More »Local prosecutor investigating Virginia Gov. McDonnell

Those who dream of citizenship are pushing for comprehensive immigration reform as immigration lawyers prepare to see a surge of clients in the coming weeks. More »Undocumented Immigrants Brace for Reform

Police arrested eight protesters Wednesday in the lobby of a D.C. law firm where Attorney General Eric Holder was once a partner. Photo Credit: NBCWashington.com More »Eight Bank Protesters Arrested in Lobby of Law Firm

Officials took to Great Falls Wednesday to remind residents of the potentially deadly dangers of jumping into the Potomac River. More »Officials: Potomac River Can be Deadly

A man was sent to the hospital in critical condition after a motorcycle and a vehicle collided, police say. More »Man Critical After Motorcycle, Vehicle Collision

Police are looking for a suspect in connection to a robbery in S.E. More »CAUGHT ON CAM: Police Search For Robbery Suspect

A mechanic that repairs DC Fire Department ambulances suspects that somebody has been tampering with emergency vehicles. More »Vendor: Someone Has Tampered With DC Ambulances

I’ve always wondered—has anyone tried to estimate how many people are getting whacked each year, and how much are people paying for it to be done? I’m currently employed, but it’s always nice to keep your … More »How Many People Get Killed for Money Each Year? And how much does a contract murder cost?

The juxtaposition is strange: In the middle of a strip of dingy carry-outs, boarded-up storefronts, and a methadone clinic sits an art gallery with a French name and an elegant atmosphere to match. More »If You Build It, Who Will Come?

A month after the Anacostia Playhouse was originally slated to open, the city’s newest theater is finally starting to look like one. Julia Robey Christian , the venue’s chief operating officer as well … More »Stage of Development: In Its New Home, the Anacostia Playhouse Finds a New Mission

A Silver Alert has been issued for a man in Prince George's County. More »Silver Alert issued for Lanham, Md. man

- This time, Bryce Harper made the catch. And yeah, it was a relief. More »Harper leads Nationals over Giants in 10 innings

- Chad Pinder hit two home runs -- including a sixth-inning grand slam -- and drove in six runs to help Virginia Tech beat Virginia 10-1 on Wednesday in pool play of the Atlantic Coast Conference tour … More »Virginia Tech beats Virginia 10-1 in ACC tourney

The newly christened Rocky Gap Casino Resort has opened its doors to the public. More »Rocky Gap casino opens

The Frostburg mayor and city council have voted to adopt a $9.7 million budget for fiscal year 2014 and to keep open an alley that many citizens feared would be closed. More »Frostburg officials OK 2014 budget

When J.J. Abrams took over the "Star Trek" franchise in 2009, he boldly went where the series hadn't gone before — romantically — pairing Uhura with Spock. Many fans disliked the change. Some loved it. … More »Driveway artist

Rockville has officially joined the Montgomery County Heritage Area, a countywide collaboration among historic sites. More »Gazette.Net: Rockville joins program to promote historic preservation

Almost one-third of all Montgomery County residents are renters, said Matthew Losak, the executive director of Montgomery County Renters Alliance , but they are underrepresented in policy decisions. More »Gazette.Net: Alliance talks about Montgomery renters

Walt Whitman High School senior Caroline Crawford officially gets it. Five years ago, Crawford was a fairly competitive swimmer training with the local Sea Devil Swimming club team three times a week. More »Gazette.Net: Meet the Whitman ‘crew’