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Maryland awards 5 local groups to boost small businesses and affordable housing

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Maryland awarded $195,000 to five organizations in Prince George's and Montgomery counties to support affordable housing, small businesses and community development projects.
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Prince George’s County

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Maryland awards 5 local groups to boost small businesses and affordable housing

Aug 3, 2026

After 11th-hour sprint, Tonya Sweat says she secured enough signatures to challenge Braveboy

Aug 3, 2026

La Neveria Michoacana in Bladensburg is a Mexican-inspired ice cream shop that also serves ice pops and mangonanda.

Want the best ice cream in Prince George’s County? I ranked these 6 shops.

Aug 3, 2026

Armed security guard captures teen charged after allegedly shooting 13-year-old at Wheaton Mall

Aug 1, 2026

John D. B. Carr is the elected Sheriff for Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Sheriff’s chief of staff under investigation following posts about union president

Jul 31, 2026

As business programs struggle to find students, UMD offers a faster way to an MBA

Jul 31, 2026

Reporter Ginny Bixby with a newly obtained library card outside the Courthouse Library in Arlington, Virginia.

How many library cards can a book lover like me collect?

Jul 30, 2026

State releases bodycam footage of moments leading up to man’s death in police custody

Jul 29, 2026

Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 — Six Flags Entertainment announced the permanent closure of Six Flags America this fall as well as its adjacent waterpark, Hurricane Harbor.

Want to help shape the former Six Flags site? Now is your chance.

Jul 29, 2026

Ousted planning chair sues, claims Braveboy dangled jobs to force resignation

Jul 29, 2026

Council member Wanika Fisher explains her data center amendment

Jul 29, 2026

Prince George’s school test scores hold steady — and so do achievement gaps

Jul 28, 2026

Authorities investigating financial irregularities in Prince George’s County Municipal Association

Jul 28, 2026

Metro plans to install barriers to separate riders from the tracks

Jul 23, 2026

Li Chun Café in College Park will house its sibling restaurant, Northwest Chinese Food, starting Aug. 15. The eatery will serve bites like bings, stuffed Chinese wraps, by day and serve Northwest's cuisine, which was previously served at a nearby storefront for a decade, during dinnertime.

Northwest Chinese Food is staying in College Park after closing its original location

Jul 22, 2026

MahoganyBooks Owners/Founders Derrick A. Young, Adrian Young, and Ramunda Lark Young.

Black Books Matter Fest returns to MahoganyBooks with a lineup of award-winning authors

Jul 22, 2026

Montgomery County

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Maryland awards 5 local groups to boost small businesses and affordable housing

Aug 3, 2026

Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 — A sign reminding customers that firearms are banned is posted on an entrance to Towson Town Center.

Silver Spring synagogue sues Montgomery County over firearms law

Jul 31, 2026

EchoStar to lay off 330 employees in Montgomery County

Jul 31, 2026

DeVance Walker Jr.

DeVance Walker Jr. fought for diversity and economic development in Montgomery County

Aug 2, 2026

Menu highlights this year include crabby fries, Krispy Kreme burgers and the return of a New Orleans-style food booth.

‘Barn in the USA’: One of Maryland’s largest county fairs returns

Aug 3, 2026

Fani-González: Council to make decision on trash incinerator by Thanksgiving

Aug 1, 2026

Man killed in 3-vehicle crash in Four Corners

Jul 31, 2026

Items left at a Rockville intersection to honor Summer Lim, an 11-year-old girl killed in a collision with a school bus there last week.

Bus driver in crash that killed 11-year-old bicyclist pays fine to avoid trial

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TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 - Search crews on Tuesday recovered the body of a swimmer who was reported missing on Sunday evening. Nazir Bell, 20, was last seen Sunday evening in Potomac River IAO Billy Goat Trail A, across from Sandy Landing.

Missing man found dead in Potomac River after dayslong search

Jul 30, 2026

Chief Justice Roberts has reportedly sold his Chevy Chase home for $3.4 million

Jul 30, 2026

7 things to do in the capital region, from Karol G to wine and jazz

Jul 30, 2026

Reporter Ginny Bixby with a newly obtained library card outside the Courthouse Library in Arlington, Virginia.

How many library cards can a book lover like me collect?

Jul 30, 2026

MCPS employee accused of secretly recording students faces new charges

Jul 29, 2026

Montgomery County schools’ test scores show one grade is outpacing the rest

Jul 28, 2026

Montgomery County passes a longer — and likely stronger — data center moratorium

Jul 28, 2026

Montgomery County Council approves up to $420 million in Viva White Oak bonds

Jul 28, 2026

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    The Maryland Stadium Authority logo is seen on a lectern inside the Camden Yards warehouse boardroom on Monday, December 18, 2023.

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    Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin throws a pitch during the fifth inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.

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    Washington Nationals infielder Luis García Jr., bats in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves on July 30.

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    Washington Nationals second baseman José Tena, right, catches fly ball hit by Atlanta Braves catcher Joey Bart, as Nationals right fielder Dylan Crews avoids a collision during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 31, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

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    Washington Nationals first-round draft pick Chris Hacopian speaks as he is introduced to the media at an MLB baseball news conference in Washington, Friday, July 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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