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Credit: The museum walls are now covered in eight murals representing Tubman’s life, with plans to add narration and music. (WTOP/Linh Bui)

Harriet Tubman Museum prepares for grand reopening with new, immersive experience

Washington archbishop removes priest as exorcist after comments on UFOs and demons

Prince George’s Co. schools kick off free summer meals program

Former first lady Michelle Obama congratulates Md. high school grads on their persistence

Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company

Say hello to ‘Bob,’ the newest way to monitor pollution in DC-area rivers

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After Trump cut, Eastern Shore oyster hatchery survives another year

DC pub for soul brothers and sisters and Roberta Flack turns 60

Maryland transportation officials hold firm on $5.2 billion price tag to replace Key Bridge

Woodbridge man charged after alleged sexual assault of teen at elementary school

White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled for July 24

Friendship Heights, Brookdale community file lawsuit against developers seeking to redevelop former GEICO campus

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‘I truly care about these kids’: Montgomery Co. school personnel waits to see if their jobs will be cut

MV Realty preyed on Maryland homeowners, attorney general says

Bowser criticizes DC Council members over blocked curfew measure

Prince George’s County to crack down on illegal dumping

Commanders debut discount value menu for season-ticket holders

First boat to Bermuda wins — Virginia man prepares for 753-mile voyage from Annapolis

$50,000 seized from Dulles travelers with cash stitched inside underwear, CBP says

Security plans for July Fourth fireworks, more Freedom 250 events in DC

Defense seeks pretrial release for Virginia husband charged with killing, defiling, hiding missing wife

Study: National Guard presence in DC cuts property crime, not violent crime

Virginia Tech rector refuses to resign after Gov. Spanberger’s dismissal

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