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The death of an 83-year-old woman found this week in her smoke-filled house in Wheaton has been ruled a homicide, Montgomery County police said today. The fire is being investigated as an arson, police said.
Howard County's groundbreaking program that offers low-cost health care to uninsured residents has succeeded in securing care for nearly 1,000 people.
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Area Schools Reach for A Higher Bar on Tests
(Post,
November 27, 2008; Page A01)
Pr. George's Shuts Down Club After Shooting:
Police Link Nightspot To 9 Violent Crimes
(Post,
November 27, 2008; Page B01)
Pro-Slots Group Raised $7 Million:
Foes Collected $950,000, Report Finds
(Post,
November 27, 2008; Page B05)
School Consortiums Assessed in Report:
Racial Isolation Continues, Group Says
(Post,
November 27, 2008; Page B05)
Pr. George's Pushes for the Purple Line:
Light Rail Could Help U-Md. Students and Expand Job Opportunities, Proponents Say
(Post,
November 27, 2008; Page PG01)
No Hard Feelings After End-of-Session Squabble
(Post,
November 27, 2008; Page PG03)
Purple Line Follows Path of Discord:
Neighbors Worry Transit Plans Will Mar Popular Georgetown Branch Trail
(Post,
November 27, 2008; Page GZ01)
Even as 'No Child' Bar Is Raised, More County Schools Hurdle It:
Share of Campuses Hitting Benchmarks Tops 90 Percent
(Post,
November 27, 2008; Page GZ03)
How Bad Is the Budget? Think Slasher Flick.
(Post,
November 27, 2008; Page GZ03)
St. Mary's Jail Plan Rankles Residents:
Many Disapprove Of Larger Facility
(Post,
November 27, 2008; Page SM01)
'Jonny Oyster Seed' Reaches Out to Fill A Niche in Need
(Post,
November 27, 2008; Page SM03)
Southern Maryland News:
Leonardtown Man Held in Lexington Park Shooting Death
(Post,
November 27, 2008; Page SM03)
Philanthropy Day Honors Generosity:
Groups, Individuals Recognized for Efforts
(Post,
November 27, 2008; Page PG03)
Suspect Said He Planned to Rob Couple, Court Told:
Man Charged in NW Slayings Stated He Torched Car, According to Documents
(Post,
November 27, 2008; Page B01)
BLACK FRIDAY:
Metrorail Will Open at 4 to Help Early Birds Get the Bargains
(Post,
November 27, 2008; Page B02)
Slots Referendum
Pro-Slots Group Raised $7 Million: Foes Collected $950,000, Report Finds
(Post, November 27, 2008; Page B05)
SLOTS REFERENDUM: No Time Wasted on Savoring Victory
(Post, November 6, 2008; Page A45)
Voters Pass Slots Referendum in Maryland
(Post, November 4, 2008; 10:56 PM)
Slots Supporters, Opponents Make Closing Arguments
(Post, November 2, 2008; Page C09)
Racing Community Views Slots Bill as Last Shot at Parity
(Post, November 1, 2008; Page B01)
Schools News
If Md. Exit Exams Don't Earn A Diploma, Extra Credit Could
(Post, November 29, 2008; Page B01)
Area Schools Reach for a Higher Bar On State Tests
(Post, November 27, 2008; Page A01)
Even as 'No Child' Bar Is Raised, More County Schools Hurdle It: Share of Campuses Hitting Benchmarks Tops 90 Percent
(Post, November 27, 2008; Page GZ03)
No Hard Feelings After End-of-Session Squabble
(Post, November 27, 2008; Page PG03)
Arlington's Smith Has a Track Record Obama Would Prize
(Post, November 24, 2008; Page B02)
Crime News
Pr. George's Shuts Down Club After Shooting: Police Link Nightspot To 9 Violent Crimes
(Post, November 27, 2008; Page B01)
Suspect Said He Planned to Rob Couple, Court Told: Man Charged in NW Slayings Stated He Torched Car, According to Documents
(Post, November 27, 2008; Page B01)
Too Much Crime for One Block: Police, Residents Seek Relief in Pr. George's
(Post, November 23, 2008; Page C01)
Robbery Plan Overlooked A Few Details: Suspects in Bank Theft Left ID in Getaway Truck
(Post, November 22, 2008; Page B03)
4-County Chase Ends in Shootout: Bank Robbery Suspect Killed by Md. Police; 2nd Arrested; 3rd Escapes
(Post, November 21, 2008; Page B01)
Government News
South Asians in D.C. Area Brace for Attacks' Fallout
(Post, November 29, 2008; Page A12)
BALLOT QUESTION: Anti-Tax Measure Passes in Montgomery
(Post, November 20, 2008; Page B02)
Verdict for Laurel Church Is Upheld: Seventh-Day Adventists Say County Discriminated
(Post, November 20, 2008; Page PG01)
County to Seek Less From State in School Construction Funding
(Post, November 20, 2008; Page PG03)
A Tax Rebel Triumphs With Low-Profile Tactics: Ficker's Amendment Win Stuns Montgomery
(Post, November 17, 2008; Page B01)
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