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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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.

Sinking boats, bikes, picnic tables part of planned Anacostia River cleanup

A project by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the Anacostia Riverkeeper will remove boats, electric scooters and other debris endangering fish.

September 21, 2024
An array of abandoned boats along the Anacostia River are seen on Friday. Left unattended over time, these vessels become a source of leaching resins, solvents, fuel, metals and fiberglass chemicals that devastate most invertebrates’ habitats. (Moriah Ratner for The Washington Post)

Race in solidly blue House district in Maryland is tight, poll says

Republican Neil Parrott holds a two-point edge over Democrat April McClain Delaney, a poll by Gonzales Research & Media Services shows.

September 6, 2024
Left, April McClain Delaney, a Democrat running to represent Maryland's 6th District. Right, Neil Parrott, her Republican opponent. (Robb Hill for The Washington Post; Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)