Mar 12, 2025 - Culture
Pros and cons of D.C. being annexed by Maryland
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If Maryland actually annexes D.C., former District residents will have to contend with more than just actual statehood.
Why it matters: There are all those jokes about Maryland drivers for a reason ...
The bottom line: Maryland, let us keep the pandas, and everything will be cool.
Go deeper: How Maryland could annex D.C.