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Pay-to-play scandal another dent on Prince George's political scene.

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Pay-to-play scandal another dent on Prince George's political scene.

Nearly 1,000 people in Maryland die each year as a result of the flu. At a 50 percent vaccination rate, Maryland surpassed the national average for flu shots last year.
Maryland representatives gear up to discuss gay marriage for the 2012 legislation session.
Facebook made some major changes to its interface yesterday with a mixed reaction from users. What do you think of the change?
Alexis Simpson is set to appear in court Oct. 14. She is charged with the murder of Dominique Frazier.
A letter to the editor from BGE's President and Chief Executive Officer.
They were allegedly waiting in the parking lot of Meadowbrook Park to conduct a deal with an estimated $6,834 worth of illegal drugs, according to police.
Where are you filling up these days? Patch has rounded up the local prices so you can get the most mile for your buck.
Where are you filling up these days? Patch has rounded up the local prices so you can get the most mile for your buck.
As the summer winds down and more precipitation comes down in Maryland it's important to be safe when enjoying the outdoors.
The President and CEO of BGE wrote an open letter to the editor regarding the outages after Tropical Storm Irene.
Bowie Councilmember Todd Turner says the city has been actively discussing the situation with BGE, expressing their disappointment and concerns about the timeliness of the restoration process.
Prince George's County Public Schools will make an announcement before 6:00 a.m. as crews work to restore power.
Bringing Eagle One, USAA's catastrophe response vehicle to Toyota of Bowie, the insurance company is helping residents file claims.
Down from 5,000 outages in Bowie on Monday, BGE continues working to restore power to residents across the city and in Maryland.
Five schools in Bowie are among the 21 in Prince George's County that are staying closed on Tuesday due to power outages caused by Tropical Storm Irene.
As of noon, roughly 5,000 BGE customers in Bowie were still without power.
BGE is reporting 40% of their customers are out of power, yard waste rules will be relaxed and pickup may occur at any time throughout the week.
Patch offers the latest on what is happening in Upper Marlboro, Bowie, Crofton, Odenton, Severn and Glen Burnie.
The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm watch in effect until 2:45 p.m. Friday.