Topics in the News

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Regional Topics in the News

· Buses, Trains and Planes
MARC, VRE and Metro all form a critical part of the transportation infrastructure of the area.

· Colleges and Universities
Challenges for the area's many colleges range from the faltering of the University of the District of Columbia to the booming growth at Virginia's George Mason.

· Crime
From misdemeanors to felonies, from arrests to sentencing, this topic yields crime stories from Prince William to Anne Arundel.

· Growth and Development
The region is growing fast. Take a look at stories about development and demographic change.

· Minority Community Issues
Washington is a national center of the black community. The area also boasts vibrant Latino communities in the District and Maryland and a growing Asian population in Northern Virginia. While issues that affect minorities affect everyone, these are stories specifically about those communities.

· Roads and Bridges
Love it or hate it, we've all driven on the Capital Beltway. Read about regional roads, Beltway improvements and the continuing saga of the Wilson Bridge.

· Taxes
Get the latest news on area tax controversies.

Maryland Topics in the News

· Wayne Curry
The Prince George's county executive leads the largest and wealthiest majority African-American county in the United States.

· Doug Duncan
The Montgomery county executive is trying to maintain his county's high level of services while facing population expansion and growing ethnic diversity.

· Parris Glendening
Maryland's governor, a former college professor and Prince George's county executive, has focused attention on education, gambling and tax-cut issues.

· Maryland Politics
Get news about prominent politicians, races and political controversies in Maryland.

· Maryland Schools
Hot topics in the Maryland school systems include the increasing racial diversity in Montgomery, the swift growth of Howard County schools, desegregation and budget difficulties in Prince George's and the long wait for renovations in Anne Arundel.

· Maryland County News
Get news, information and discussions for your area: Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, or Southern Maryland.

District of Columbia Topics in the News

· Marion Barry
Marion Barry has been at the center of D.C. politics for 18 years. This link takes you to an in-depth profile of the man whom pundits call "Mayor-For-Life."

· The Financial Control Board
The congressionally appointed control board has veto power over practically any action of the D.C. government.

· D.C. Politics
The delicate interplay between the mayor, the City Council, the school board and the D.C. financial control board has been the subject of many a story.

· D.C. Schools
The D.C. schools are in crisis, with collapsing buildings, poorly performing programs and questions about funds and administration. Keep up to date on the latest installments in the saga.

· Lorton
The District's prison system has faced drug and sexual harassment scandals.

· Eleanor Holmes Norton
The District's non-voting representative in Congress has fought to increase federal funding for city government and to strengthen the power of local elected officials.

· Julius Becton
The CEO of the D.C. schools has vowed to overhaul the city's educational system.

· Living in the District
Get more news, information and resources for D.C. residents.

Virginia Topics in the News

· Virginia Politics
Find out about the debates in the area's fastest-growing counties.

· Virginia Schools
With the Virginia counties growing at a spectacular rate, school systems in Loudoun and Prince William are becoming overcrowded, and Fairfax is fighting to maintain its renowned high quality.

· Virginia County and City News
Get a page of news, information and discussions for your specific county or city: Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Loudoun or Prince William.

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