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2 Germantown teens turn classroom idea into global AI farming tool

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2 Germantown teens turn classroom idea into global AI farming tool

How to get a code for a free ride from Lyft on New Year’s Eve

How to get a code for a free ride from Lyft on New Year’s Eve

Home for the holidays: Military working dog reunited with handler in Maryland

Home for the holidays: Military working dog reunited with handler in Maryland

‘No bells and whistles’: Montgomery Co. Council education chair on school spending plan

‘No bells and whistles’: Montgomery Co. Council education chair on school spending plan

Prince George’s Co. Council appoints District 6 member Blegay to vacant at-large seat

Prince George’s Co. Council appoints District 6 member Blegay to vacant at-large seat

Budgeting for 2026: Do’s, don’ts and lessons from a financially tough year

Budgeting for 2026: Do’s, don’ts and lessons from a financially tough year

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Howling wind gusts through DC area as temperatures tumble Monday evening

Howling wind gusts through DC area as temperatures tumble Monday evening

DC’s annual Fresh Start 5K starts off 2026 with new course

DC’s annual Fresh Start 5K starts off 2026 with new course

Where can you dispose of your Christmas tree or holiday decorations in the DC area?

Where can you dispose of your Christmas tree or holiday decorations in the DC area?

Montgomery Co. man accused of kidnapping Kentucky girl says ‘whole thing is a misunderstanding’

Montgomery Co. man accused of kidnapping Kentucky girl says ‘whole thing is a misunderstanding’

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The stories of 2025 that gave us hope and made us feel good

The stories of 2025 that gave us hope and made us feel good

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VCU athletics director arrested for drunken driving in Prince William after crashing Escalade into ditch

VCU athletics director arrested for drunken driving in Prince William after crashing Escalade into ditch

Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were ‘in charge,’ memo says

Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted US political parties because they were ‘in charge,’ memo says

DOGE in review: Did the agency create opportunities for new government efficiencies in 2026?

DOGE in review: Did the agency create opportunities for new government efficiencies in 2026?

These laws start New Year’s Day in Virginia, Maryland, DC

These laws start New Year’s Day in Virginia, Maryland, DC

Garrett McGuire named winner of Virginia’s firehouse Democratic primary for House District 17 seat

Garrett McGuire named winner of Virginia’s firehouse Democratic primary for House District 17 seat

All aboard! St. Mary’s County puts retired water taxi up for auction

All aboard! St. Mary’s County puts retired water taxi up for auction

New Prince George’s County Council chair reflects on 2025, details what’s next for 2026

New Prince George’s County Council chair reflects on 2025, details what’s next for 2026

How the Trump administration plans to speed up deportations with new holding centers

How the Trump administration plans to speed up deportations with new holding centers

Giannis inspires a Virginia boy with medical problems to dream big, stand tall

Giannis inspires a Virginia boy with medical problems to dream big, stand tall

Police arrest Prince William Co. man, seize evidence in online child exploitation case

Police arrest Prince William Co. man, seize evidence in online child exploitation case

Is it closing time for DC’s ‘ugliest’ building?

Is it closing time for DC’s ‘ugliest’ building?

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