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Prince George’s Co.’s assistant police chief takes over on interim basis

DC Phase 2 coronavirus reopening begins Monday

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Former Baltimore mayor pleads guilty to perjury charge

DC reclaims ‘most expensive’ title from Arlington

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Watchdog experiencing ‘resistance to change’ from Metro management

Loudoun Co. schools plan 2 days in-person, 3 at home to start school year

Fairfax High School drops ‘Rebel Pride’

After months of telework, most feds are uncomfortable with returning to the office

Montgomery Co. businesses eager to enter Phase 2 of re-opening

Maryland family names their newborn ‘Covid’

Former Baltimore mayor pleads guilty to perjury charge

Baltimore’s disgraced former mayor pleads guilty to state perjury charge related to self-published children’s books

Prince George’s Co.’s assistant police chief takes over on interim basis

Elections board yet to recommend plan for general election, review continues

Hank Stawinski resigns as Prince George’s County police chief

More than 60 groups call for police reforms in Maryland

3 killed in I-95 crash in Howard County

Planning your own July 4 fireworks show? Don’t do it, experts warn

DC reclaims ‘most expensive’ title from Arlington

Joe Biden to speak at virtual convention held by Va. Democrats

Fairfax High School drops ‘Rebel Pride’

Culpeper man killed in North Carolina helicopter crash

Loudoun Co. schools plan 2 days in-person, 3 at home to start school year

Deadline approaches for in-person absentee voting in Va.

Stonewall Jackson High’s name ‘a constant reminder’

Virginia: More than 12K have refused to return to work

For now, Virginia still can’t remove massive Lee statue

Virginia’s Phase Three details revealed, but no set date yet

Juneteenth: Athletes and teachers join protest for change

DC reclaims ‘most expensive’ title from Arlington

On Juneteenth, Smithsonian head says change requires protest: ‘You’ve got to push it’

DC Phase 2 coronavirus reopening begins Monday

Friday is Juneteenth: Protests, rallies and events planned in DC, Md., Va.

DC jails ordered to reform conditions for inmates during pandemic

One Juneteenth DC rally calls for defunding police, canceling rent

Senate bill would strip president’s power to federalize DC police

What to expect this weekend for street closures, no parking in downtown DC

‘This is a long run’: Million Moe March to guide energy toward policy changes

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Officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to be fired

Officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to be fired

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Apple re-closes some stores, raising economic concerns

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Wine of the Week: Father’s Day wines

Business that hosts English classes shifts to online learning

Business that hosts English classes shifts to online learning

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Amid protests for racial justice, Juneteenth gets new renown

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Rebuilding your IT infrastructure for today but, more importantly, for tomorrow

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Weekend road and rail work: Metro sees buses replace trains; I-66 stoppages

Weekend road and rail work: Metro sees buses replace trains; I-66 stoppages

Review: Spike Lee joint ‘Da 5 Bloods’ is part treasure hunt, part Vietnam lament

Review: Spike Lee joint ‘Da 5 Bloods’ is part treasure hunt, part Vietnam lament

What to expect this weekend for street closures, no parking in downtown DC

What to expect this weekend for street closures, no parking in downtown DC

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What Juneteenth means amid a pandemic and protests

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Maryland, Virginia brought back thousands of jobs in May

Maryland, Virginia brought back thousands of jobs in May

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Md., Va. receive high marks in humanitarian group’s ranking of best, worst places for kids in US

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American Red Cross is testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies

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Australian leader says unnamed state increasing cyberattacks

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Senate bill would strip president’s power to federalize DC police

Senate bill would strip president’s power to federalize DC police

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Review: Spike Lee joint ‘Da 5 Bloods’ is part treasure hunt, part Vietnam lament

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Congress, GAO seek to build trust in IG process despite Trump’s oversight shakeup

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Maryland family names their newborn ‘Covid’

Former Baltimore mayor pleads guilty to perjury charge

DC reclaims ‘most expensive’ title from Arlington

Baltimore’s disgraced former mayor pleads guilty to state perjury charge related to self-published children’s books

Prince George’s Co.’s assistant police chief takes over on interim basis

On Juneteenth, Smithsonian head says change requires protest: ‘You’ve got to push it’

DC reclaims ‘most expensive’ title from Arlington

GMU picks 3 development finalists for Arlington campus expansion

Alexandria program boosts solar power conversion for homes, businesses

When are you going back to the office? Many companies still haven’t decided

Medical supply company claims Virginia bank hurt reputation

Alexandria’s first African American police chief talks police reform, race relations

Planning your own July 4 fireworks show? Don’t do it, experts warn

Live! Casino & Hotel reopens to everyone June 29

Maryland church members to discuss fate of Confederate statue

Maryland church to discuss relocation of Confederate statue

Naval Academy board chair calls to remove Confederate names

Navy’s summer search for a new NCAA football pilot

DC reclaims ‘most expensive’ title from Arlington

Arlington Co. introduces funding plan for police body cameras

Arlington County to focus on equity during pandemic recovery

Condemning 9 acres would allow Arlington Cemetery expansion

Arlington Little League excited about resuming practices during Phase 2 reopening

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Former Baltimore mayor pleads guilty to perjury charge

Baltimore’s disgraced former mayor pleads guilty to state perjury charge related to self-published children’s books

Baltimore barbershops help neighbors cope with trauma

Police: Man charged in death of longtime radio announcer

Baltimore council approves $22M in cuts to police spending

Attempted murder charge in shooting of Baltimore officer

Police: Suspect found driving slain woman’s car in Calvert County

Pair of Southern Md. restaurants thrilled to welcome customers back to outdoor tables

Calvert County extends local state of emergency 30 days

BWI Marshall TSA officer uses stimulus check to make masks for other front-line workers

How Calvert, Howard counties work to quickly disinfect ambulances

Frontline Heroes: Md. volunteer ‘devoted to the mission of feeding those in need’

1 dead, 2 wounded in Waldorf shooting

Pair of Southern Md. restaurants thrilled to welcome customers back to outdoor tables

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

Fairfax High School drops ‘Rebel Pride’

Coronavirus survivor wants to become a disease detective

Hilton slashes 2,100 corporate jobs

‘Duty to intervene’ already policy in Fairfax County; chief calls it a crucial step

Firefighters truck in water to fight Fairfax Co. fire

Nonnative alligator snapping turtle caught in Fairfax County

Salvadoran woman wins $100K in Md. wrongful arrest lawsuit

What the Phase One reopening looks like in 3 Maryland counties

Coronavirus testing expands to 3 Maryland Walmart stores

Md. teen sentenced for manslaughter of man at Great Frederick Fair

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

Teenager pleads guilty in fatal Frederick County fair attack

3 killed in I-95 crash in Howard County

Howard Co. woman and her team use recycled surgical material, fabric to make 9,000 masks

Howard Co. petting farm known for ‘coffee with goats’ livestream reopens

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

Loudoun Co. schools plan 2 days in-person, 3 at home to start school year

Loudoun Co. board chair wants Leesburg Confederate statue gone ‘the right way’

3 arrested for gang-related incidents in Leesburg; police cite MS-13 connection

‘Drunk Wives Matter’ merchandise pulled from Va. bar after online criticism

What Loudoun County schools plan to do next school year

Weekend in Virginia: Wineries, breweries, Shenandoah National Park reopen, with restrictions

Maryland family names their newborn ‘Covid’

Inspectors canvass Montgomery County before Phase Two of COVID-19 reopening

Grave marker for Confederate troops toppled in Silver Spring

Bethesda high school student creates visiting lab for kids

Montgomery County officials detail Phase Two, announce youth jobs program

3 teenagers charged in connection with racist graffiti incidents at Walt Whitman High

Prince George’s Co.’s assistant police chief takes over on interim basis

Hank Stawinski resigns as Prince George’s County police chief

‘I can make a change’: New Carrollton elects its first black mayor

Prince George’s County Public Schools to begin summer meal program June 29

Prince George’s County could move police funds into social services

University of Maryland releases fall semester reopening plan

Stonewall Jackson High’s name ‘a constant reminder’

Prince William County won’t seek extension on agreement with ICE set to expire June 30

Prince William Schools: Up to $42.5 million needed in fall for COVID-19

I-95 in Prince William Co. temporarily closed

Fairfax, Pr. William county schools named for Confederate generals could be renamed

Prince William superintendent: rename Stonewall Jackson High

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

DC reclaims ‘most expensive’ title from Arlington

On Juneteenth, Smithsonian head says change requires protest: ‘You’ve got to push it’

DC Phase 2 coronavirus reopening begins Monday

Juneteenth: Day of protest includes teachers, students, pro basketball players pushing for change

Friday is Juneteenth: Protests, rallies and events planned in DC, Md., Va.

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