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Does Tysons need a casino? Fairfax officials disagree with state lawmakers

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Does Tysons need a casino? Fairfax officials disagree with state lawmakers

Bill to turn invasive blue catfish in Chesapeake Bay into pet food passes US House

Bill to turn invasive blue catfish in Chesapeake Bay into pet food passes US House

Bill allowing balcony solar kits in Virginia awaits governor’s signature

Bill allowing balcony solar kits in Virginia awaits governor’s signature

‘Save Wootton’ families plan to fight to keep school in Rockville

‘Save Wootton’ families plan to fight to keep school in Rockville

Jawando accuses Montgomery Co. Council colleagues of ‘gaslighting’ over ICE masking bill

Jawando accuses Montgomery Co. Council colleagues of ‘gaslighting’ over ICE masking bill

Loudoun County will fight to keep Amazon data center off just-sold GW campus in Ashburn

Loudoun County will fight to keep Amazon data center off just-sold GW campus in Ashburn

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Monday’s rain could help Potomac River cleanup, DC Water says

Monday’s rain could help Potomac River cleanup, DC Water says

Energy legislation would save Marylanders at least $150 annually on bills, lawmakers say

Energy legislation would save Marylanders at least $150 annually on bills, lawmakers say

Montgomery County executive calls for 6% property tax rate hike to fund schools in budget proposal

Montgomery County executive calls for 6% property tax rate hike to fund schools in budget proposal

New Prince William Co. supervisor wants to make sure Woodbridge District isn’t left behind

New Prince William Co. supervisor wants to make sure Woodbridge District isn’t left behind

200 years later, plaque marks law that allowed Jewish Marylanders to hold office

200 years later, plaque marks law that allowed Jewish Marylanders to hold office

Montgomery Co. housing industry, tenant advocates at odds over bill to ban rent-setting algorithms

Montgomery Co. housing industry, tenant advocates at odds over bill to ban rent-setting algorithms

Republican Jeannie LaCroix elected Woodbridge District supervisor

Republican Jeannie LaCroix elected Woodbridge District supervisor

Near sewer collapse repairs, Potomac Riverkeepers say high E. coli found in creek that flows into Potomac

Near sewer collapse repairs, Potomac Riverkeepers say high E. coli found in creek that flows into Potomac

Virginia’s former first lady to run for Congress in newly drawn district

Virginia’s former first lady to run for Congress in newly drawn district

Mayor Bowser says charging $10 to drive into DC is a ‘bad idea’

Mayor Bowser says charging $10 to drive into DC is a ‘bad idea’

Landlords could be required to provide air conditioning sooner in Montgomery Co.

Landlords could be required to provide air conditioning sooner in Montgomery Co.

Maryland sues Trump administration over Baltimore ICE holding room facility

Maryland sues Trump administration over Baltimore ICE holding room facility

Alexandria residents sound off on sheriff’s alleged cooperation with ICE

Alexandria residents sound off on sheriff’s alleged cooperation with ICE

Virginia lawmakers criticize anti-redistricting mailer with Jim Crow-era images

Virginia lawmakers criticize anti-redistricting mailer with Jim Crow-era images

Maryland lawmakers make surprise visit to Baltimore ICE facility

Maryland lawmakers make surprise visit to Baltimore ICE facility

After months of silence, Md. Reparations Commission is back on the agenda with proposed changes

After months of silence, Md. Reparations Commission is back on the agenda with proposed changes

Fairfax Co. board chairman says he wouldn’t put casino deal before voters

Fairfax Co. board chairman says he wouldn’t put casino deal before voters

Dozen neglected dogs found in DC apartment, investigation continues

Dozen neglected dogs found in DC apartment, investigation continues

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