Dana Munro

Washington, D.C.

Maryland reporter focusing on Montgomery County

Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison, BA in Journalism

Dana Munro writes about local policy in Montgomery County and other Maryland issues. She previously covered breaking news at The Baltimore Sun and Anne Arundel County government for The Capital Gazette. She has written about land use, crime, historical properties and completed feature stories highlighting communities across Maryland. She had roles in covering the state's 2024 congressional races, 2022 gubernatorial race and Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
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Trash incinerator in Montgomery to continue despite pollution complaints

With residents producing about 1.5 million tons of waste every year, the Md. county says it needs its incinerator until, likely, 2031, while it develops more environmentally friendly solutions.

November 29, 2024
Trucks equipped to hold up to 25 tons of garbage dump their contents in the tipping hall of Montgomery County's incinerator in 2019.

Maryland recommends knocking down, rebuilding Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans

Officials say new, potentially wider, bridge spans across the Chesapeake Bay could ease traffic snarls, particularly during busy summer months.

November 16, 2024

Democrat April McClain Delaney projected to win tight Maryland House race

The often-tense contest with Republican Neil Parrott in the 6th Congressional District revolved around issues affecting women and border security.

November 10, 2024
Maryland congressional candidate April McClain Delaney pulled out a narrow victory over Neil C. Parrott to win Maryland's 6th Congressional District seat on Saturday.

Contest to replace Rep. Trone in competitive House race too close to call

Republican Neil Parrott and Democrat April McClain Delaney went head to head in a bruising campaign to represent Maryland’s 6th Congressional District.

November 6, 2024
April McClain Delaney and Neil Parrott.

Ivey wins race for Prince George’s seat vacated by convicted ex-council member

The special election between council member Jolene Ivey (D) and Michael Riker (R) comes after ex-council member Mel Franklin pleaded guilty in a felony theft scheme.

November 5, 2024
Prince George's County council member Jolene Ivey delivers remarks during the September Blueprint Schools ground breaking ceremony at Templeton Elementary School in Landover, Maryland.

A Montgomery County ballot initiative would bar Elrich from third term

A ballot initiative next week would limit county executives to two terms. County Executive Marc Elrich, who plans to run for a third term in 2026, opposes it.

October 29, 2024
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich addresses the crowd during an inaugural ceremony in Bethesda in 2022.

A guide to the 2024 Maryland general election: What to know before you vote

In Maryland, there’s a competitive race for the state’s open Senate seat and eight congressional seats on the ballot.

October 24, 2024
A Maryland voter drops his ballot into a drop box in Silver Spring in 2022.

Issues affecting women spark tension in Md.’s close 6th District race

Democrat April McClain Delaney has highlighted women’s issues — including abortion and domestic violence — in her close race with Republican Neil Parrott.

October 11, 2024
April McClain Delaney, left, and Neil Parrott at the Poolesville Day Parade in September.

‘Love Is Blind’ D.C. Season 7: The messiest moments of Episodes 7-9

The wildest moments from the second episode drop, including Nick’s adulting habits, Tyler’s revelation and a dramatic break up.

October 9, 2024
Monica Davis, left, and Taylor Krause in Episode 708 of "Love Is Blind." (Netflix © 2024)

Port strike freezes shipping on East Coast, threatening shortages

The strike is disrupting ports that handle more than half of U.S. trade in shipping containers, with the economic bite growing worse if the standoff drags on.

October 1, 2024
Striking longshoremen picket in Baltimore on Tuesday.