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There will also be superstar showcases by popular D.C. restaurants and food joints, including Yellow, Chiko, Joia Burger, Colada Shop and Falafel Inc. Credit: WUSA9 Crowds at the National Capital Barbecue Battle in 2015. WASHINGTON — In late June, Pennsylvania Avenue will be the place to meat. Organizers of the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle announced the dates and details for their 33rd annual event.

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"Spelling can teach so much, more than just the word," 8th grader Nikita Ramakrishnan said. CHANTILLY, Va. — How do you spell SUCCESS? For Fairfax County Spelling Bee champion, Nikita Ramakrishnan, it's a combination of dedicated studying time and support from her family. An eighth-grader at Rocky Run Middle School in Chantilly, Nikita said she had been trying since fifth grade to make it into the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill Tuesday that would allow African American history courses to count toward graduation requirements. The bill would have allowed students to substitute World History 1 or World Georgraphy with African American History or Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies. The bill was introduced by Sen. Lamont Bagby (D-Glen Allen) and Del. David Reid (D-Ashburn) in January. The bill passed in the Virginia Senate 30-9, with one abstention.

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Anyone who lives in the area from Savage River Road from the Big Run Campground to Westernport Road was asked by county officials to evacuate Tuesday night. Credit: Garrett County OEM / 911 Communications Mandatory and voluntary evacuation areas along the Savage River in Garrett County. GARRETT COUNTY, Md. — A mandatory evacuation order was issued for parts of Garrett County Tuesday night as western Maryland continues to be impacted by flooding and rain.

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The elementary school sits near Georges Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River, which county officials said remains, "the most critical area of concern." Credit: Alley Wade A fire department boat from nearby Oakland helps rescue students and faculty evacuate from Westernport Elementary School, which was flooded Tuesday.