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DC private school says cellphone-free classrooms make for better learning 04/10/2025 05:37am • At schools across the D.C. area and the nation, debate continues about whether students should have cellphones in the classroom or not. But in Southeast D.C., at the Washington School for Girls — an independent private Catholic school — the debate ended years ago when classrooms were made Members of Congress press for return of Maryland man deported to El Salvador 04/10/2025 04:04am • Members of Congress called on President Donald Trump's administration Wednesday to comply with a federal court order and return a Maryland man who was deported to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Glenn Ivey, both of Maryland, spoke at a Capitol Hil How will Trump's tariffs affect homebuyers? 04/09/2025 08:00pm • If you're hoping to buy a new home soon, you may be concerned about all of the hubbub surrounding tariffs. It's been a chaotic spring economically, as President Donald Trump in March imposed tariffs on imports from major international trade partners Canada, Mexico and China. On the heels of a maj Fairfax Co. moms seek accountability, say their kids were assaulted on special needs school bus 04/09/2025 05:10pm • One afternoon in early March, Daniela watched as her daughter got off the bus as she regularly did. She noticed bumps on her face and immediately got scared. She urgently called Springfield Estates Elementary School, where her daughter, who is autistic, is in kindergarten. The bus transports Va. research colleges poised to face ‘devastating’ consequences from federal cuts, experts say 04/09/2025 03:38pm • Research colleges and universities in Virginia are at risk of taking significant cuts, state lawmakers in the House of Delegates and education experts revealed Tuesday, as the country’s executive branch continues to trim down operations and funding in the federal government. According to data c Fairfax Co. warns of ‘ripple effect’ from fired federal workers 04/09/2025 08:03am • Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid called Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay to share the news that the public health nurse at the county's Adult Detention Center was leaving the job. Kincaid described it as a valuable and hard-to-fill position, McKay said. It’s only vacant now because 'We're not going to call ICE on somebody': Montgomery Co. police emphasize public safety for all 04/09/2025 05:10am • Montgomery County police in Maryland do not take part in immigration enforcement, and Third District Cmdr. Jason Cokinos told reporters this week that will not change. The county police department's third district includes Silver Spring, White Oak and Burtonsville. "Montgomery County police is 'A fire sale': Federal real estate footprint shrinking in DC 04/08/2025 05:32pm • The chair of the House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency said Tuesday that President Donald Trump's administration is moving swiftly to start selling federal office buildings and end hundreds of federal leases, which is having an impact on federal workers in the D.C. area. "Fede 'It’s been an honor': Longtime anchor Leon Harris leaves NBC Washington 04/08/2025 05:20pm • After anchoring local news in the D.C. region for two decades, Leon Harris said he's leaving NBC Washington. Harris said he would be stepping away from his role to prioritize his "health and family," in a statement shared by the station Tuesday. 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The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, covering portions of Carroll, Frederick and Washington counties, is abundant with places to find interesting architecture and decorative charm. Begin your exploration at each of the th Q&A: Md. Gov. Moore emphasizes growth, speaks on tariffs and state budget 04/07/2025 07:30pm • Maryland lawmakers are wrapping their 2025 legislative session Monday after a tumultuous year, marked by President Donald Trump's administration's government layoffs, global tariffs and a $3.3 billion budget hole. The state is raising taxes on its information technology sector and the state's wea Fanatics Sportsbook Promo: Use $300 Bonus or 10 $100 No Sweat Bets on Florida vs. Houston 04/07/2025 06:38pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Step into the action for the national championship game with the latest Fanatics Sportsbook promo. Create an account and secure $300 in Crime drops in downtown Silver Spring, but youth crime remains a concern, police say 04/07/2025 03:40pm • Downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, saw a jump in violent crime in 2022 and 2023, sparking concerns from businesses and residents alike. But in the past year, Montgomery County police said, overall crime in that area dropped by 7.6%. "Our violent crime is really headed in the right direction," s