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400-year-old Shakespeare play

Why preserving Shakespeare is still important today

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Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor.

Back to school: Montgomery Co. superintendent looks ahead to new academic year

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Students taking their exams in a classroom

How a Fairfax Co. nonprofit is anonymously helping students in need across the country

With school back in session in Prince George’s County, the focus is on academics amid budget cuts

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Montgomery Co. schools begin review that could lead to closures, boundary changes

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Measles outbreak in Maryland calls attention to the need to get vaccinated, local doctor says

Why experts say every boxwood owner should be watching for this invasive pest

Cleanup from Freedom 250 Grand Prix will keep major streets closed for a while

Red strawberry popsicles and yellow popsicles

Friday Freebies: Popsicles, hairstyles and summer fun

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Martin Scorsese, Cynthia Erivo to headline National Book Festival in DC