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Feb 22, 2024

Pandas Are Coming Back To The U.S. — And Maybe Soon, To D.C.

A Chinese official hinted that D.C. may be one of the next cities in line to get a pair of giant pandas.

Feb 22, 2024

D.C. Attorney General Shuts Down Recruitment Firm For Exploiting Dozens Of Foreign Exchange Teachers

A local business man is said to have scammed teachers who were initially recruited to work at D.C. public or charter schools.

Feb 21, 2024

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Responds To Concerns That His Proposed Housing Legislation Overreaches

The governor testified that his housing proposal will give “incentives … not mandates” to local jurisdictions.

Feb 20, 2024

Supreme Court Declines To Take Fairfax Magnet School Admissions Case

The nation’s highest court allowed an appellate court ruling upholding the policy to stand, effectively ending a three-year legal battle.

Feb 20, 2024

Your Questions About The Massive D.C. Crime Bill, Answered

The omnibus bill, called “Secure DC,” is expected to pass its second and final vote before the D.C. Council in early March.

Feb 20, 2024

Maryland To Distribute $111 Million In Behavioral Health Care Grants

The money will support health care for families and their children as part of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform plan.

Feb 20, 2024

D.C. Council Likely To Pass Bill To Help Teen Parents Stay In School

The bill would require D.C. schools to provide at-home or at-hospital instruction to students who are recovering from childbirth or have pre-birth complications.

Feb 19, 2024

Virginia Senate Budget Omits Metro Funding, Arena Deal As Northern Virginia Leaders Gear Up For Negotiations

The state House of Delegates, meanwhile, included both priorities in its budget, which means the two chambers will have to hash out some compromise.

Feb 16, 2024

D.C. People’s Counsel Calls For Investigation Into Washington Gas Leaks

Dangerous gas leaks are on the rise, posing a risk to D.C. residents and the climate, says the OPC.

Feb 15, 2024

New D.C. Council Bill Would Merge Two Prominent Violence Interruption Programs

The bill would also relax education requirements for police officers and expand a home loan assistance program for first responders.

 
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