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Rubio unveils a massive overhaul of the State Department that would cut staff and bureaus

‘Really thrilled’: Arlington reverses course on proposed cut of special education program

How a fight over gunpowder helped spur the American Revolution in Virginia 250 years ago

Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools

Affordable child care advocates blitz DC council with plea to oppose program cuts

In Virginia primary election, most action is in lieutenant governor races

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Proposed development plan for Deanwood Metro station unveiled

Exploring the Smithsonian Natural History Museum’s rare dinosaur fossil archives

‘I touched the Pope’: Md. woman recalls handing Pope Francis a gift during DC visit

Catholic Jesuit leaders praise Pope Francis

More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia’s behalf

‘The heart of a pastor’: Virginia Monsignor recalls working as interpreter for Pope Francis

LGBTQ+ leader calls Pope Francis a ‘gift to the community’

Pope Francis remembered across DC area

‘A complete role model’: Former CEO of Catholic Charities in DC reflects on legacy of Pope Francis

More DC homeowners and homebuyers are choosing to rent, but it’s not all that easy

Virginia Democrats reap fundraising gains as they center campaigns around Elon Musk