Funeral for Pr. George’s officer killed during ambush of police draws thousands; Several brush fires reported in Washington area; Traffic, transit tips for a cherry blossom weekend; Fixing I-66: Is wider really better?; Glen Echo Heights in Bethesda is tall trees and friendly neighbors; On the Eastern Shore, a recipe for fine, scenic living; Why Emily’s List is spending big to defeat a progressive Democrat; This torpedo factory has thrived as an artists colony for 42 years. Now everything might change.; Realtors spend more than $550,000 to support Van Hollen in Md. Senate race; Last day of school in Prince George’s set for June 20; Fire fighters work on four brush fires in Waldorf area; Republican Senate candidate: I have a lesbian daughter, but I oppose gay marriage; Woman drives SUV off the fourth floor of a parking garage, police say;     Nikki Kahn / The Washington Post Funeral for Pr. George’s officer killed during ambush of police draws thousands Law enforcement officers from New York, Chicago, Maryland, Virginia, the District and other cities across the nation came to pay their respects to Jacai Colson. By Lynh Bui and Justin Jouvenal  •  Read more » Several brush fires reported in Washington area There have been no serious injuries in the fires. By Dana Hedgpeth  •  Read more » Traffic, transit tips for a cherry blossom weekend The blossoms will draw big crowds to the Tidal Basin and the Mall as the festival holds its opening events. Metro has suspended the weekend track work program. By Robert Thomson  •  Read more »   Fixing I-66: Is wider really better? An Arlingtonian argues that a short-range fix will cripple the interstate forever. By Robert Thomson  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Glen Echo Heights in Bethesda is tall trees and friendly neighbors WHERE WE LIVE | The trend of tearing down houses to rebuild bigger has some residents unhappy. By Harriet Edleson  •  Read more »   On the Eastern Shore, a recipe for fine, scenic living HOUSE OF THE WEEK | Biscuit Hill is a Victorian in Rock Hall, Md., where Maryland beaten biscuits were once sold. By Kathy Orton  •  Read more »   Why Emily’s List is spending big to defeat a progressive Democrat The group’s goal is to elect women. And to become the only African American woman in the Senate, Donna Edwards has to beat Chris Van Hollen, a longtime Democratic stalwart. By Rachel Weiner  •  Read more »   This torpedo factory has thrived as an artists colony for 42 years. Now everything might change. Artists say straightening out the convoluted government structure could alter the free-spirited nature of their building on the Alexandria waterfront. By Patricia Sullivan  •  Read more »   Realtors spend more than $550,000 to support Van Hollen in Md. Senate race A super PAC backed by the housing industry group is putting money behind the congressman in his Democratic primary battle with Rep. Donna Edwards. By Rachel Weiner  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Montgomery County officials oppose Metro partnership with Uber, Lyft for paratransit In a letter to Metro General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld, officials say the app-based services have a history of not providing accessible service and Metro shouldn't reward them with a contract. By Luz Lazo  •  Read more »   Last day of school in Prince George’s set for June 20 The district got a waiver from making up all its snow days; Montgomery’s request is still under consideration. By Donna St. George  •  Read more »   Fire fighters work on four brush fires in Waldorf area At least two began after leaves were burned in a yard, a spokesman said. By Victoria St. Martin  •  Read more » Republican Senate candidate: I have a lesbian daughter, but I oppose gay marriage Richard Douglas and the other Maryland primary candidates at the debate tried to balance conservative stances and a moderate appeal. By Rachel Weiner  •  Read more » Woman drives SUV off the fourth floor of a parking garage, police say Video of Baltimore County incident released; woman was not seriously injured, authorities said. By Victoria St. Martin  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   Going Out Guide What to do and where to go in the Washington area, in your inbox twice a week. Sign Up »         Share Maryland Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for a Maryland newsletter. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071