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Whites Ferry, the last working ferry on the Potomac River, shut down three years ago because of a dispute over access to the Virginia landing in Loudoun County near Leesburg.

On the third anniversary of the shutdown of historic White’s Ferry, folks say they feel “beyond frustrated” that the ferry remains closed.

Although the majority of Maryland’s public schools experienced no change this year in the state Department of Education’s five-star rating system, there was a statewide decrease of schools to receive top-star status.

Here are 5 things worth knowing happening today in Montgomery County.

This week’s WTOP Player of the Week is Laney Barton, who plays soccer and flag football, along with other sports, at Tuscarora High School in Frederick, Maryland.

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A new investigation reveals how Jennie-O, the company behind President Biden’s turkey pardon, really treats its birds.

Scientists have uncovered a vampire virus called MiniFlayer.

La Tejana in Mt. Pleasant; Locals Farm Market in Poolesville, MD; Any Day Now in Navy Yard

New markers will be installed in Montgomery County, Maryland, next Saturday to honor the men who were lynched in Rockville.