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Grants to Va. counties to help state's long-term tourism plan 07/19/2022 04:40am • New programs meant to draw more tourists to Virginia, will also benefit those who live in the state, according to the Virginia Tourism Corp. In 2019, the Virginia Tourism Corp.  finished putting together a long-term strategic plan to attract more travelers to the Commonwealth. More Lo Board approves rezoning for 335 multi-family units in Woodbridge 07/14/2022 12:35pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Prince William County officials have approved a high-density development in Woodbridge near Potomac Mills. During its meeting Tues On campaign-style trip to New Hampshire, Md. Gov. Hogan warns GOP against ‘cheap imitation’ of Trump 07/14/2022 12:01am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.  With the battle to succeed him nearing a crucial moment, Maryland’s current chief executive has been traveling throughout New Hampshire Mixed views on success of DC Lottery's sports betting app 07/13/2022 06:20pm • D.C.'s mobile app for sports betting didn't get off to a great start, underperforming despite expectations and losing money. Some in the District Council who voted for the current setup have since expressed their regret, but others say it's working. “In its first year of legal sports wagering, DC is most expensive place in US for child care, survey finds 07/11/2022 07:22am • As child care costs rise in the U.S., a Care.com survey of 3,003 adults finds that D.C. is the most expensive place for child care. The survey found that the average weekly rate for a nanny in the District is $855, and that's 23% above the national average. The weekly average for day care is $419 2022 Maryland primary election: Races to watch in Prince George's Co. 07/11/2022 04:29am • When voters in Prince George’s County cast their ballots for the July 19 Maryland primary, they’ll be weighing in on whether to give County Executive Angela Alsobrooks a second term and making their picks for a handful of county council seats that could change the direction of the 11-member coun Maryland LCV Scorecard: Green group found a lot to like in recent legislative session 07/09/2022 11:48pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. With Marylanders already casting ballots at early voting centers and voting by mail ahead of the July 19 primary, a leading environmental Fairfax Co. man sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison for COVID-19 loan fraud 07/09/2022 11:41am • A Fairfax County, Virginia, man was sentenced to almost three years in prison for his role in a $3 million COVID-19 loan fraud conspiracy. Foad "David" Darakhshan, 47, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his part in the conspiracy that involved submitting at least 63 fraudulent loan applicat Manassas to continue free student meals 07/08/2022 08:21am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Despite a likely change in federal policy for next school year, Manassas City Public Schools are committing to offer free school meals to Pandemic recovery underscores hotels’ importance to local communities 07/06/2022 09:47am • This content is sponsored by AHLA. Hotels are an economic engine and dedicated community partner in every city and town across the United States. That was highlighted in a particularly dramatic way during the pandemic, as travel numbers decreased and jobs in the industry went away. With Opportunities and potential pitfalls abound for GOP in Anne Arundel Co. exec race 07/06/2022 06:23am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. At an airy catering hall overlooking the Severn River on a pleasant night late last month, the promise and peril for Anne Arundel County R What to watch for if you're traveling July 4 07/01/2022 10:36am • If you plan to hit the road this weekend, you won't be alone: AAA predicts you'll be joining 47.9 million others. According to AAA, that's an 3.7% increase over 2021, bringing travel volumes just shy of those seen in 2019. And traveling by car is primed to set a record despite historically hig Ranking the top 30 NBA free agents in 2022 07/01/2022 10:25am • ï»¿ Top 30 NBA free agents in 2022 originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington The 2022 NBA free agency period may not be defined by player movement, but it certainly has a lot of talent, especially in the backcourt. Of the 30 free agents presented in these rankings, 13 are guards. Free ag New gas tax hits drivers in Maryland, Virginia 07/01/2022 10:09am • If you’re heading out of town this weekend, you may notice a jump in gas prices, due to new gas taxes in Maryland and Virginia. WTOP has compiled some useful guides for celebrating Independence Day In Maryland, the new gas tax will set you back an additional 7 cents per gallon New Virginia, Maryland and DC laws now in effect 07/01/2022 07:58am • The start of July brings with it a new set of laws that are taking effect in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. More Local News Virginia Having a loud car exhaust system is again cause for being pulled over in Virginia — it’s again a primary offense. Another new law toughens the