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Inconvenient truths about Thomas Jefferson explored in ‘Sally & Tom’ at Round House in Bethesda

Inconvenient truths about Thomas Jefferson explored in ‘Sally & Tom’ at Round House in Bethesda

Maryland Park and Planning Commission scores victory against Prince George’s County

Maryland Park and Planning Commission scores victory against Prince George’s County

Tearing down history? The Founding Fathers did it first, says a new immersive documentary

Tearing down history? The Founding Fathers did it first, says a new immersive documentary

Rockville man sentenced after setting fire that trapped 4 people inside apartment

Rockville man sentenced after setting fire that trapped 4 people inside apartment

Virginia counselor wins a DC licensing case based on free speech

Virginia counselor wins a DC licensing case based on free speech

Lawmakers say White House demolition debris at East Potomac Park poses health risk

Lawmakers say White House demolition debris at East Potomac Park poses health risk

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After criticism, Va. proposes two-year delay in raising school standards

After criticism, Va. proposes two-year delay in raising school standards

Fairfax Co. seeks to exempt Potomac River to protect water if Va. declares drought emergency

Fairfax Co. seeks to exempt Potomac River to protect water if Va. declares drought emergency

Going to the National Mall for July 4? Expect tighter security, less space and big changes

Going to the National Mall for July 4? Expect tighter security, less space and big changes

Jawando declares himself winner of Montgomery Co. executive Democratic primary

Jawando declares himself winner of Montgomery Co. executive Democratic primary

Virginia to appeal judge’s ruling blocking assault weapons ban

Virginia to appeal judge’s ruling blocking assault weapons ban

‘The epitome of good trouble’: Md. activist remembered for efforts to preserve, teach segregation history

‘The epitome of good trouble’: Md. activist remembered for efforts to preserve, teach segregation history

More than 1,000 weigh in on Prince George’s Six Flags redevelopment

More than 1,000 weigh in on Prince George’s Six Flags redevelopment

Tall Ship Providence shuts down in Old Town, may join proposed maritime museum

Tall Ship Providence shuts down in Old Town, may join proposed maritime museum

America 250: Nearly 60 years later, Columbia remains a model for suburban living

America 250: Nearly 60 years later, Columbia remains a model for suburban living

‘My dad said we root for DC sports’ — And that was that for comedian Danny Jolles, even from LA

‘My dad said we root for DC sports’ — And that was that for comedian Danny Jolles, even from LA

How mom and dad are helping the DC area’s first-time buyers

How mom and dad are helping the DC area’s first-time buyers

DC unveils new government website to ‘eliminate alphabet soup’

DC unveils new government website to ‘eliminate alphabet soup’

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

Q&A: Gov. Wes Moore on Maryland redistricting, Trump’s mail-in ballots order

Q&A: Gov. Wes Moore on Maryland redistricting, Trump’s mail-in ballots order

‘Great American’ fairgoers mark America’s 250th on the National Mall

‘Great American’ fairgoers mark America’s 250th on the National Mall

Woman sentenced to 29 years for Rock Creek Parkway crash that killed 3

Woman sentenced to 29 years for Rock Creek Parkway crash that killed 3

Artists and venues hold rally as DC ticket resale bill advances

Artists and venues hold rally as DC ticket resale bill advances

Northern Va. responders heading to Venezuela to help with earthquake rescue efforts

Northern Va. responders heading to Venezuela to help with earthquake rescue efforts

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