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Montgomery County school boundaries report delayed by coronavirus

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VA says employees have masks and coronavirus tests, but Congress sees inconsistencies

Baltimore voters face watershed moment with mayoral primary

Hogan: Comparisons between Minneapolis, 2015 Baltimore protests not ‘fair’

Montgomery County school boundaries report delayed by coronavirus

Md. survey shows distance learning disparities, but hardest-hit school districts aren’t revealed

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Even with reopening underway, some customers might stay away from restaurants

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What the Phase One reopening looks like in 3 Maryland counties

‘An important first step’: Montgomery Co. to enter Phase 1 of reopening June 1

U.Va. plans to start fall semester on time and in-person but big changes are planned

Even with reopening underway, some customers might stay away from restaurants

Supreme Court rules in FOIA case long delayed by lawmaker

Northam: At least a week until Phase II for Va.; new testing sites announced

More charges for man accused in Richmond woman’s death

Drinking at home has been good for Virginia’s treasury during pandemic

Sen. Kaine, wife test positive for coronavirus antibodies

Virginia city changes terms of waterfront casino project

Culpeper High School math teacher accused of soliciting student

Suspect in 2019 Crystal City workplace shooting faces new DC charges

Washington DC starts to reopen, but not everyone is ready

9:30 Club turns 40: Rats, stench, groundbreaking music

Even with reopening underway, some customers might stay away from restaurants

‘Feels like opening a new restaurant’: DC-area restaurant prepares for Phase 1 reopening

In DC, only select restaurants and bars will reopen Friday

DowntownDC report reveals strength of city’s hotel, office markets

Want a restaurant-level experience at home? ‘Save DC Eats’ is here to help

American University projects $100M in lost revenue

Suspect in 2019 Crystal City workplace shooting faces new DC charges

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Minnesota governor apologizes for arrest of CNN crew

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Trump adds fuel to protest fires with denounced tweet

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Even with reopening underway, some customers might stay away from restaurants

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Garden Plot: ‘Good luck and good night’ — at least for now

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Md. survey shows distance learning disparities

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American University projects $100M in lost revenue

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White House punts economic update as election draws near

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DC area begins reopening: What you need to know

Washington DC starts to reopen, but not everyone is ready

Baltimore voters face watershed moment with mayoral primary

Latest coronavirus test results in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Hogan: Comparisons between Minneapolis, 2015 Baltimore protests not ‘fair’

Montgomery County school boundaries report delayed by coronavirus

Crazy chase ends with man jumping over wall and falling 25 feet off Beltway

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria distributes 5K pounds of free pet supplies during coronavirus pandemic

Judge will be asked to rule Virginia’s absentee ballot plan unconstitutional

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‘Not booking at all’: Protesters push to reopen Loudoun County

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Md. church open for Sunday services despite orders to limit attendance

Anne Arundel Co. to start reopening businesses June 1, limiting occupancy based on square footage

Naval Academy holds its first-ever virtual graduation event

Police: Maryland officer shoots knife-wielding suspect

Anne Arundel Co. prosecutor asks county for more money to prosecute Capital Gazette shooter

Suspect in 2019 Crystal City workplace shooting faces new DC charges

Arlington County holds free COVID-19 testing Tuesday

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Arlington to reopen parks over Memorial Day weekend

Arlington County gets $20.6M federal grant for coronavirus response

Baltimore voters face watershed moment with mayoral primary

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Baltimore police identify suspect in shooting of officer

Former Md. student accused of trying to run over college worker

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Archdiocese of Baltimore to offer public masses for first time in months

Calvert County extends local state of emergency 30 days

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How Calvert, Howard counties work to quickly disinfect ambulances

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More social distancing measures suggested in Calvert County stores

‘Extremely unusual’: Md. 7-Eleven employee tests positive for coronavirus after co-worker fakes test result

What the Phase One reopening looks like in 3 Maryland counties

Retail shops, hair salons in Howard, Charles counties to reopen Friday

Charles Co. Youth Orchestra takes part of spring concert online

Charles Co. Sheriff’s Office is keeping an eye on some commissioners’ homes

Charles County looks to move into Phase 1 of reopening May 29

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Crazy chase ends with man jumping over wall and falling 25 feet off Beltway

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Maryland Del. Cox appears to promote Bill Gates coronavirus conspiracy theory

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Retail shops, hair salons in Howard, Charles counties to reopen Friday

Howard Co. police arrest man in connection with deadly shooting

Ellicott City business flood loans deferred

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Howard County cancels Fourth of July fireworks, weddings booked through June 14

Leesburg votes to allow outdoor dining during Phase 1

Loudoun County Public Schools will hold in-person graduations

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TBD: Loudoun Co. prepares 3 scenarios for next school year

Montgomery County school boundaries report delayed by coronavirus

Pickup bursts into flames: Off-duty DC officer saves driver

‘An important first step’: Montgomery Co. to enter Phase 1 of reopening June 1

Maryland’s positive COVID-19 test rate drops as testing sites increase

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Maryland to complete 1st stage of reopening Friday

COVID-19 and the Class of 2020: Prince George’s graduate remains unstoppable

Maryland’s positive COVID-19 test rate drops as testing sites increase

Prince George’s County to start 1st phase of reopening June 1; stay-at-home order being lifted

‘I’m not just trying to live’ — Prince George’s basketball player competes with MS

Maryland to complete 1st stage of reopening Friday

Prince George’s Co. police investigating 2 separate crashes

Manassas fly over honors health care workers

Frontline Heroes: Va. child care veteran kept day care center running smoothly during pandemic

Potomac Mills mall plans to reopen Friday, but with big changes

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Controversial ICE program in Prince William County could be scrapped soon

Prince William Supervisors vote 5-3 to seek relief for restaurants from COVID-19 restrictions

Sewage could help researchers studying spread of coronavirus

Stafford’s wastewater part of study on COVID-19 spread

Frontline Heroes: Va. teaching aide works 3 jobs to support her family

Court documents: Va.’s case against Jose Rodriguez-Cruz in 1989 death of estranged wife

Man pleads guilty to fatally beating man with bat for drugs

Man convicted of DC killing pleads not guilty in wife’s 1989 Virginia murder

Washington DC starts to reopen, but not everyone is ready

9:30 Club turns 40: Rats, stench, groundbreaking music

Even with reopening underway, some customers might stay away from restaurants

‘Feels like opening a new restaurant’: DC-area restaurant prepares for Phase 1 reopening

In DC, only select restaurants and bars will reopen Friday

DowntownDC report reveals strength of city’s hotel, office markets

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