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The loss of Kamala Harris – a Black woman and Howard University graduate – came as a deep disappointment to Howard students. But they're still hopeful about the future -- for Howard, Black people, and the country.

We're taking a look back at The Washington Spirit's season as they prepare for the quarterfinals of the NWSL Playoffs.

Subramanyam will represent Virginia's 10th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

After the fall of “Roe v. Wade,” thousands of out-of-state patients traveled to Maryland for abortion care. The state is trying to diversify who can offer that care.

There's no time to waste if you want to catch the awesome colors of autumn.

Ten finalists were selected this year out of the nearly 2,000 submissions that showcased the diversity of lived experiences for American kids.

A vaccination campaign in Prince George's County focused on the Black and Hispanic communities has had impressive results.

Montgomery County voters will weigh in on a statewide ballot initiative, a U.S. Senate candidate, as well as congressional district contests and local board of education races.

The U.S. Senate race in Maryland is being closely watched locally and nationally as one of the races that could determine control of the chamber.