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At Congressional Black Caucus Foundation conference, Maryland lawmakers stress value of diversity in schools and in business

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Rain or shine: Annual Fiesta DC Parade celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Unload your scrap tires at Montgomery Co. disposal, recycling event

A Virginia man has been charged with attempted murder and murder for stabbing to death a man and seriously injuring his wife at a prayer retreat in Frederick County, Maryland. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

New Jersey man charged in murder of woman found dead in Frederick Co. truck cab

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DC man killed in Prince George’s Co. hit-and-run while walking on I-495

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2020, photo, mail delivery vehicles are parked outside a post office in Boys Town, Neb. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are seeking an investigation into a U.S. Postal Service plan to replace its aging mail trucks with mostly gasoline-powered vehicles. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

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Man sentenced to life in prison for 'gruesome' attack that left Dumfries woman blind

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Art created by teenagers detained in facilities in Maryland’s Department of Juvenile Services.

'Some amazing, amazing artwork' is being created by Md. teens in juvenile detention

Wildlife researchers and D.C.'s Department of Energy and Environment are testing whether tiny freshwater mussels, which essentially act as natural water filtration systems, could help improve water quality in the Anacostia River. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

'It’s an adventure!': Native Washingtonians try boating on the Anacostia River for the first time

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Facial recognition technology jailed a man for days. His lawsuit joins others from Black plaintiffs

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people

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