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This Va. grooming business has 'zero turn-away policy' with aggressive dogs

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Pilot flown to hospital after small plane crashes in Fauquier County

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This board of elections in Maryland sent out ballots with incorrect voter names

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Planning ahead: Montgomery Co. schools examine longer winter break, adding 'transition day' for new students

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Online passport renewal is finally here … for some

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Nearly 138,000 beds are being recalled after reports of them breaking or collapsing during use

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Stewart has 15 points and 10 rebounds as Liberty beat Mystics 87-71 to clinch WNBA's best record

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Woman seriously injured after gas explosion in Northwest DC apartment building

Montgomery County Transportation officials taking action on Silver Spring parking issues

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Waredaca Brewing Company, located on a sprawling 235-acre farm in Laytonsville, Maryland, has its own bees that provide honey for beer. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

This Maryland brewery uses honey for its beer — from its own bees

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