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Metropolitan Sprawl Puts Urban in Suburban

Metropolitan Sprawl Puts Urban in Suburban

The Washington, D.C., suburbs are expanding faster than any other part of Maryland, and the biggest growth is occurring along its periphery, in Charles and Frederick counties -- two counties that share critical attributes, their leaders say.

Cherry Blossoms to Reach Peak Bloom Early This Year

Cherry Blossoms to Reach Peak Bloom Early This Year

National Park Service Chief Horticulturalist Rob DeFeo predicted Thursday that this year’s blooming period for the cherry blossoms in the nation’s capital would be between March 24 and March 31.

Fort Washington Senior Wins Prince George’s County Senior Idol

Fort Washington Senior Wins Prince George’s County Senior Idol

Fort Washington senior beat 29 competitors to win Prince George's County Senior Idol competition in early January. He and the runner-up will represent the county at the sixth statewide Senior Idol contest at the Bowie Center for Performing Arts on April 4.

Audience or Not, Jazz Pianist Edelman Plays On

Audience or Not, Jazz Pianist Edelman Plays On

The music coming out of his piano is almost unbearably soulful, both electrifying and soothing. At the moment, he is playing to an empty house.

D.C. Jazz Clubs Find Innovative Ways to Stay Afloat

D.C. Jazz Clubs Find Innovative Ways to Stay Afloat

As the traditional audience for jazz ages and moves out of the city, the district’s jazz clubs are thinking creatively to attract a growing younger population that seems to prefer other forms of entertainment.

Puerto Rico Referendum Could Revitalize D.C. Status Debate

Puerto Rico Referendum Could Revitalize D.C. Status Debate

The shadow senator for the District of Columbia and other supporters of D.C. statehood said their cause may benefit from a potentially decisive November referendum in Puerto Rico.

Same-Sex Couple on Quest to Marry in Every State

Same-Sex Couple on Quest to Marry in Every State

A Baltimore city same-sex couple hopes to soon marry legally in their home state of Maryland.

D.C. Renews Push for Statehood

D.C. Renews Push for Statehood

Taxation with representation was the message at the John A. Wilson Building on Tuesday morning when the D.C. City Council joined with Mayor Vincent Gray to announce a new push for statehood for the district.

Kids Go Outdoors for Worldwide Day of Play

Kids Go Outdoors for Worldwide Day of Play

Thousands of energetic kids and their parents hurried into the nation's capital for an afternoon of outdoor family fun Saturday.