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Small businesses still face challenges as Maryland gradually reopens

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Montgomery County school boundaries report delayed by coronavirus

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Northern Virginia fitness centers open for outdoor classes

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

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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

Sports betting arrives in DC, headlining MMA fights, German soccer league

Washington DC starts to reopen, but not everyone is ready

DC lifts some COVID restrictions, enters Phase One; city speed limit to be cut

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

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In DC, only select restaurants and bars will reopen Friday

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US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response

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Minnesota governor apologizes for arrest of CNN crew

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

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Montgomery Co. school boundaries report delayed by coronavirus

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Some customers still might stay away even with reopening

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New York City eyes June 8 for first phase of reopening

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Trump strikes China over virus, Hong Kong and student visas

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Small businesses still face challenges as Maryland gradually reopens

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PHOTOS: Car gets tangled in power lines after Montgomery Co. crash

Anne Arundel County shares more details on Phase 1 reopening

Northern Virginia fitness centers open for outdoor classes

Northern Virginia fitness centers open for outdoor classes

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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Anne Arundel County shares more details on Phase 1 reopening

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

Naval Academy holds its first-ever virtual graduation event

Northern Virginia fitness centers open for outdoor classes

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Arlington County holds free COVID-19 testing Tuesday

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

Charles Co. Youth Orchestra takes part of spring concert online

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

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Northern Virginia fitness centers open for outdoor classes

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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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Northern Virginia fitness centers open for outdoor classes

Leesburg votes to allow outdoor dining during Phase 1

Loudoun County Public Schools will hold in-person graduations

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PHOTOS: Car gets tangled in power lines after Montgomery Co. crash

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

Top spellers prepare to crown national champion, from home

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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

Northern Virginia fitness centers open for outdoor classes

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

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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

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