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24 Sites Around D.C. Compete For Preservation Funds

Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s home in Arlington, Va., and Clara Barton’s downtown Washington office, where she ran an operation to search for missing Civil War soldiers, are among 24 sites around the nation’s capital competing for $1 million in historic preservation grants.

2013/04/24

More Than $2 Million Dedicated To Help Reduce Domestic Violence

A national effort is now underway to combat guns and their relationship to domestic violence.

2013/03/13

Metro Stands To Lose $22M In Budget Battle

Washington’s Metro transit system stands to lose $22 million over the next six months because of looming federal budget cuts.

2013/03/01

Half Of D.C. Schools Slated For Closure Won Grants

Half of the District of Columbia public schools slated to close were recently awarded grants for their creative plans to improve test scores with funds totaling more than $1 million.

2012/11/19

U.S. Attorney General Awards Grant To Baltimore Co. To Crack Down On Counterfeit Goods

Buying a cheap knock-off may seem like a bargain but it’s criminals making a profit. Alex DeMetrick reports, cracking down on counterfeiting is rapidly going from global to local.

2012/10/03

Farms Eligible For Energy Efficiency Grants

State officials say grants of up to $200,000 are available to Shore farmers looking to upgrade the energy efficiency of their farms.

2012/08/28

$22.7M In Projects To Help Restore Chesapeake

Federal officials plan to announce $22.7 million in funding for Chesapeake Bay restoration projects.

2012/08/24

Western Md. Teachers Prep For Race To The Top

About 400 western Maryland public school teachers are gathering in Hagerstown for a three-day meeting aimed at helping poor students do better.

2012/07/24

Baltimore, Prince George’s County, Eastern Shore Get Green Streets Grants

Communities in Baltimore, Prince George’s County and the Eastern Shore are among those selected to receive Green Streets grants to protect the environment as well as create green jobs.

2012/06/27