Maryland Politics
Cardin takes in $700K for reelection, Bongino raises $52K
Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.)’s July-September fundraising report shows again the steep financial hill facing any challenger.
Black Md. lawmakers move closer to endorsing redistricting plan
(Aaron C. Davis / WASHINGTON POST)
That move would come despite vehement objections from U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards.
Anti-slots bill advances in Pr. George’s
A bill that would ban slots in Prince George’s survived a key vote Tuesday when a County Council committee approved the measure.
- Vocal opposition to gaming casinos in Pr. George’s
- Same-sex marriage supporters in Md. launch Web-video campaign
- Perryville casino vies for lighted sign
- Maryland’s redistricting ‘weapon’
- Muse considers challenging Cardin
- Prosecutor, defense spar in Md. lawmaker’s trial
- Prince George’s council bill would ban slots
Maryland Politics
Same-sex marriage backers plan push next week
Same-sex marriage is not on the agenda when Maryland lawmakers convene for a special session on redistricting. But they are likely to hear a good deal about it.
Maryland Politics
O’Malley wins praise, but lower mark from environmental group
A leading environmental group has awarded Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley a B+ for his performance in recent years, a lower mark than on its previous scorecard.
Maryland Politics
Baker launches push for embattled nominee for Prince George’s county attorney
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker III (D) plans a major push this week to show support for his embattled nominee
Local Blogs & Columns
Poor Iowa. The midwestern state once had a traffic circle in Washington named after it. What happened?
Martin Luther King Jr. would be gratified by the wave of anti-Wall Street protests, but the demonstrators will have to broaden their base to have the success he achieved.
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Video: Obama, civil rights leaders dedicate MLK memorial
President Barack Obama, Bernice King and civil rights leaders spoke at the dedication for the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial on the National Mall on Sunday. (Oct. 16)
Obama speaks at MLK memorial dedication
President Barack Obama spoke at the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial dedication on Sunday. He said King's work is not yet finished. (Oct. 16)
Sharpton: 'We must continue to fight for justice today'
Rev. Al Sharpton said that the fight for justice is not over at the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial dedication. Sharpton also voiced his support for President Barack Obama's jobs plan. (Oct. 16)
Lewis, Young, Lowery address MLK memorial dedication crowd
Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), Former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young and Rev. Joseph Lowery addressed the crowd about Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy at the memorial dedication on Sunday. (Oct. 16)
Jackson tells Occupy protesters to remain nonviolent
Rev. Jesse Jackson addressed the Occupy Wall Street movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication on Sunday. Like civil rights protests, he told Occupy protesters to remain nonviolent. (Oct. 16)
King's sister, children speak at memorial dedication
Martin Luther King Jr.'s sister Christine King Farris and two of his four children, Bernice King and Martin Luther King III, spoke at the dedication for the memorial on Sunday. (Oct. 16)
Bullis is victorious over St.Stephen's/ St. Agness, 39-0
Kevin Jones' rushing efforts help lead Bullis to victory over St. Stephen's/ St. Agnes, 39-0
Al Sharpton leads rally for jobs, justice
Rev. Al Sharpton organized a March on Washington for Jobs and Justice on the National Mall on Saturday. Occupy DC protesters also joined the event as they headed toward the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. (Oct. 15)
Thousands march on D.C. for jobs
Thousands of demonstrators packed the lawn in the shadow of the Washington Monument to hear various labor, education and civil rights leaders, including the Rev. Al Sharpton. (Oct. 15)
'The Book Club Play' at Arena Stage
Arena Stage resident playwright Karen Zacarias talks about writing and revising "The Book Club Play," which runs at the D.C. theater from October 7 to November 6.
Maryland basketball celebrates 'Maryland Madness'
Current and former Terps got together in College Park Friday for the 40th anniversary of "Midnight Madness." (Oct. 15)
A battle for the perfect wedding dress
Hundreds of wedding dress bargain hunters raid the racks at Filene's Basement in Northwest D.C. during the semi-annual 'Running of the Brides' sale.
Briar Woods scores over 50 points for the second straight week and wins its sixth in a row with a 56-14 win over Heritage
Customers brave rain for new iPhone
People lined up early and braved some rain to get their hands on the new iPhone 4S in D.C. on Friday. (Oct. 14)Photo Galleries
The MLK Memorial dedication
The dedication of Washington’s new Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial.
Marches for jobs and D.C. voting rights
Demonstrations both local and national in scope combine on the Mall.
Running of the brides
Hundreds of bargain hunters braved the crowds for the Running of the Brides sale at Filene’s Basement.
‘Leave no child inside’
Sixth-graders from Eastern Middle School took an environmental education field trip.
Chess grandmaster plays D.C. students
An international grandmaster engaged in a 30-board chess match.
‘Hippie High’ celebrates 40 years
Arlington’s H-B Woodlawn Secondary School — a student-driven high school launched as an experiment in 1971 — is thriving 40 years since its founding in 1971.
Homeless pair knit, find ‘serenity’ outside Union Station
Bacon and McKinney knit outside Union Station.
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