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MD commerce secretary talks Sphere, business in state
Maryland Secretary of Commerce Harry Coker Jr. discusses Sphere Entertainment's new venue at National Harbor and its $1 billion economic impact.
In the round: ‘Sphere’ venue planned to roll into MD
Sphere Entertainment Co., the State of Maryland and others announced plans to develop a Sphere venue at National Harbor.
Maryland man charged in ISIS-inspired plot found mentally competent
A Maryland man has been found mentally competent to stand trial more than two years after he was charged with planning an Islamic State-inspired attack.
Judge refuses bond for man accused of IS-inspired attack
A Maryland man inspired by the Islamic State group plotted to ram a stolen U-Haul truck into as many pedestrians as possible at a popular convention and tourist destination just outside the nation's capital, federal prosecutors said Monday.
Dramatic finals of Scripps National Spelling Bee to begin in Md.
After a longer build-up than usual, the dramatic final rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee get underway Thursday.
Son of National Spelling Bee champ hopes to make history
The domination of the Scripps National Spelling Bee by Indian-Americans has gone on long enough that a second generation has emerged.
National Spelling Bee to offer wild cards; expand field
WASHINGTON — For three years running, Siyona Mishra and Dhyana Mishra faced off amid some of the highest stakes in competitive spelling. They outlasted the rest of the field at […]
‘I knew them all’: Ananya Vinay wins US spelling bee in Md.
OXON HILL — Ananya Vinay showed little emotion as she plowed through word after mystifying word in the final rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Later, as she stood […]
Memorable moments made in Md. at National Spelling Bee
OXON HILL — The Scripps National Spelling Bee weeded out the field to the truly elite spellers during Wednesday’s grueling preliminary rounds. Each of the 291 spellers got the opportunity […]
Md. speller’s journey shows how tough national bee has become
OXON HILL — Shaheer Imam never thought it would take so long to get back to the National Spelling Bee. The 13-year-old from Catonsville, Maryland, made his first appearance during […]
National Spelling Bee, held in Md., becoming easier to predict
WASHINGTON — To the fans watching on ESPN, Nihar Janga’s win last year in the Scripps National Spelling Bee was a shock: He was only 11 years old, a fifth-grader […]
MGM casino to open Dec. 8 in National Harbor
OXON HILL — MGM National Harbor will have its grand opening Dec. 8, officials announced Monday. The $1.4 billion casino resort in suburban Washington will debut just in time for the holiday […]
