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Shower trailer provides ‘basic feeling of feeling clean’ to homeless Prince George’s Co. residents

Arthur Ashe mural in Richmond defaced with white nationalist insignias

Arthur Ashe mural in Richmond defaced with white nationalist insignias

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Streamlining the federal buying process: Taking the e-marketplace from pilot to permanent

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Customs seizes children’s toys coated in toxic chemicals bound for Fairfax Co.

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Johns Hopkins University institutes mandatory flu shot policy

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After delays vetting DC schools’ volunteers, new vendor could speed process

Emmylou Harris headlines Women’s Refugee Commission benefit at Capital One Hall

Emmylou Harris headlines Women’s Refugee Commission benefit at Capital One Hall

Washington National Cathedral to hold Colin Powell memorial service

Washington National Cathedral to hold Colin Powell memorial service

Prince William County schools to pay staff who put in overtime

Prince William County schools to pay staff who put in overtime

Md. woman charged in submarine spy case to remain locked up

Md. woman charged in submarine spy case to remain locked up

Howard County to establish police oversight board

Howard County to establish police oversight board

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Oh, rats: DC remains 4th rattiest city in the US

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Where to dispose of old prescription drugs in DC region

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2 more Maryland casinos cleared for sports betting — almost

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House votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt

House votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt

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COVID vaccine: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots

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From exile, female former Afghan leader keeps fighting

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Wes Unseld, Elvin Hayes among NBA 75th anniversary team honorees

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Kennedy Center archivist celebrates 50th anniversary with ‘If These Halls Could Talk’

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VHA disciplining staff who haven’t responded to vaccine mandate

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