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Oct 19, 2021

Behind The Zebra Escape Is An Exotic Animal Breeding Business With Dozens Of Animal Welfare Violations

The escape of three zebras from a Md. farm in late August has captivated the region, but the person at the center of it all — exotic animal breeder Jerry Holly — has remained an enigma.

Jun 30, 2020

Upper Marlboro Commissioner And Former Mayor Wanda Leonard Dies Suddenly

Leonard was the second Black mayor in the town’s history.

Apr 23, 2013

Off-Duty D.C. Police Officer Slain in Prince George’s County

An off-duty Metropolitan Police Department officer was shot and killed during a domestic dispute last night in Upper Marlboro, Md., Prince George’s Police said.

Nov 05, 2004

Morning Roundup

Warning to Dog Walkers: Coyotes have been spotted in the northern part of Rock Creek Park near Oregon Avenue. The Post notes that a few dogs have been thought to have been attacked by coyotes. The Post interviewed Kathi Kolbe, whose two King Charles spaniels were the victims of a “brutal and gruesome” attack in August when she let them run off-leash. She noted that when she heard her dogs scream in agony, that she…

 
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