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Person of interest in Alexandria shootings turns himself in

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Federal Salary Council chairman resigns over Trump's recent executive order on career workforce

1st day of early voting breaks highest single-day early voting record in Maryland

Maryland teachers want more protections before returning to fully opened schools

Maryland urges residents to shop local for the holiday season

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Maryland schools get green light for earlier start to winter sports

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Hyattsville’s first homicide victim of the year identified

Five people escape boat fire on the Chesapeake Bay

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Howard County sees increase in COVID cases before holiday season

Person of interest in Alexandria shootings turns himself in

Fairfax County teachers union opposes new concurrent method for instruction

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Staff member at Loudoun County school tests positive for coronavirus

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VMI board says “with deep regret” that superintendent is out

Historic 1,511-acre Loudoun farm sells for nearly $3M above asking

Statue of Jennie Dean honors founder of 1st N.Va. high school for Black students

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GALA Hispanic Theatre returns from pandemic with newly-renovated space

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American U. details plans to add more in-person instruction in spring semester

Statue of Jennie Dean honors founder of 1st N.Va. high school for Black students

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GALA Hispanic Theatre returns from pandemic with newly-renovated space

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Historic 1,511-acre Loudoun farm sells for nearly $3M above asking

Historic 1,511-acre Loudoun farm sells for nearly $3M above asking

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What happens if an in-person voter in DC, Md. or Va. refuses to wear a mask?

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Person of interest in Alexandria shootings turns himself in

Maryland teachers want more protections before returning to fully opened schools

Person of interest in Alexandria shootings turns himself in

25% of recent Alexandria COVID-19 cases possibly tied to workplace

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