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| A decade ago, they were considered the New Face of Washington Business, a group of nine up-and-coming entrepreneurs shaking up the establishment. But the past 11 years and the ensuing economic collapse have faded those smiles.

By Thomas Heath

Prince George's weighs biotech center that could bring 1,900 workers

The research and development center could generate as much as $23 million in state and county taxes each year, according to a feasibility study recently released by county planners.

By Ovetta Wiggins

Developer's hopes for St. Charles hinge on going green

If new plans for St. Charles, Md. materialize, residents will live in energy-saving homes, shop in energy-saving stores and walk under energy-saving streetlights as a new plant next door generates carbon-friendly solar power.

By Lisa Rein

Cautious crowds hit local stores on Black Friday

Retailers have been looking for signs of confidence, but on Black Friday some local shoppers spoke of restraint caution.

By V. Dion Haynes, Ylan Q. Mui and Dana Hedgpeth

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