For sale: Belle Valley's two empty school buildings no longer needed

After getting several inquiries, Belle Valley District 119 leaders said they are no closer to selling or leasing their two empty school buildings.

Foreclosure Crisis Erases Hard-Won Wealth, Dreams Even In Center Of Black Affluence

BOWIE, Md. -- In the spring of 2007, a few months after Osita Otigba and his wife, Peace, moved to Balk Hill, a new subdivision then being busily developed in this picturesque Washington, D.C., suburb, they organized their cul-de-sac's first-ever block party.

Sports site proposal OK’d amid concerns

BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Despite environmental concerns, the Edison Planning Board voted unanimously in favor of a minor subdivision proposed for the former Kemco Corp. site on Inman Avenue. read more

'Gingerbread' house ready for rentals

After Realtor Betty Tice did her last walkthrough at the house at 121 N. West Blvd., it was the first time in more than 30 years in the business she felt a pang of regret after closing a sale. The 100-year-old cottage listed as a Columbia notable historic property is not just any old house.

Lebanon home rich with history

Loading Photo Galleries ... Author Robert Leleux’s historic family home sits on 78.5 acres in Lebanon. It was lovingly restored by his grandfather after it was moved from its original location next to Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage.