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Maryland counties face hundreds of millions in lower property tax collections due to a mailing snafu. (via @marylandmatters) bit.ly/3UP8E7J
New recommendations from a Smithsonian-appointed task force could soon require the institution to return as many of its collected human remains to descendants or their communities as possible by 2030. bit.ly/3woIjmG
One teacher says she left her job at a highly reputable middle school in Honduras in hopes of advancing her career but quickly fell into debt after paying high and exploitative fees to a D.C. businessman. bit.ly/4bK1pns
Pandas are coming back to the U.S. The National Zoo in D.C. could be next in line, a Chinese official hinted this week. bit.ly/3SRNjYE
Local Maryland jurisdictions will lose hundreds of millions in property tax collections after a state agency missed a key mailing deadline. (via @marylandmatters) bit.ly/3UP8E7J
The Smithsonian could soon focus more resources on the ethical return of thousands of human remains in its collection, according to a report released Wednesday. bit.ly/3woIjmG
A local business man was found to have exploited 61 teachers — all of whom were initially recruited to work at D.C. public or charter schools. bit.ly/4bK1pns
Head to a Black brewers beer tasting, dance at a cumbia day party, or see the National Symphony of Ukraine at events around D.C. this weekend. dcist.com/story/24/02/22…
Pair Call Your Mother's bagels with its brand new COFFEE, JoJo's, at all its locations starting this week. bit.ly/48kHoB7
Responding to concerns that his proposed housing legislation would overstep local government's priorities and authority, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore testified this week that his proposal would give “incentives … not mandates." (via @marylandmatters) bit.ly/48oii4m
Popular D.C. bagel chain Call Your Mother is getting into the coffee business ☕🥯dcist.com/story/24/02/21…
“It’s on life support,” VA Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell says of Potomac Yard arena $. “I’m not sure we’re ready to call in hospice yet.” “I’m pretty optimistic we’ll prevail,” he says of Metro $. Via @margaretbarthel on VA budget negotiations: dcist.com/story/24/02/19…
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's legislative priorities include three bills focused on supporting renters and developing affordable housing. Critics have raised concern that proposed statewide policies would overstep local authority. (via @marylandmatters) bit.ly/48oii4m
The Supreme Court won't weigh in on a legal challenge to a Fairfax magnet school's admissions policy. That allows a lower court's ruling upholding the policy to stand. bit.ly/3I8iV7k
Maryland voters might get to decide whether to phase out tipped minimum wage --- and fundamentally disrupt the restaurant industry. bit.ly/48rjPGy
Got questions about what's in Secure DC, the crime bill the council is considering? Here are some answers bit.ly/3T4OV2k
Under a new bill, D.C. schools may be required to provide remote instruction for students when they're recovering from childbirth or are dealing with pre-birth complications. bit.ly/4bLfjWe
Looks like it's the end of the road for the legal challenge to the newish TJ admissions policy. The Supreme Court won't hear the case. dcist.com/story/24/02/20…
Maryland voters might get the chance to decide whether to phase out the state’s tipped minimum wage --- fundamentally changing the restaurant industry --- if this bill by @AdrianBoafo passes. The bill’s path to passage this session will be a challenge. dcist.com/story/24/02/20…
The Supreme Court declined to hear the legal challenge to the TJ admissions policy, ending a years-long court battle. bit.ly/3I8iV7k
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Very grateful to @WhyBlitz for handling the latest arena drama while I'm recovering from an extremely ill-timed flu dcist.com/story/24/02/13…
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Restaurant closures are brutal. The closure of Las Gemelas and Destino at La Cosecha especially so. Staff got no notice. Owners were in a bind with back rent. dcist.com/story/24/02/15…
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DC's beloved queer space @AsYouAreDC is nearing its $150,000 fundraising goal. Owners are raising $ to prevent closure, pay off debt, and set themself up to purchase a permanent home for As You Are. “If you own this space, they can’t kick you out.” dcist.com/story/24/02/08…
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Thank you, @DCist for including my Black Broadway neighborhood history tours in your #BlackHistoryMonth round-up 🫶🏾.
It’s always a great time to learn about Black history — but in February, there are several D.C.-area programs, exhibits, and performances focused on Black history and culture to put on your calendar. bit.ly/3OnTXUU
i see local DC politics is still up to its old shenanigans: D.C. Council Chair Quietly Appoints Former Councilmember Jack Evans To Arts Commission (via @DCist) dcist.com/story/24/01/25…
@hectoraarzate @DCist @wamu885 Love your stories
Local Palestinians are demanding the DC Council call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Chairman Mendelson says he won't intro that resolution. Ward 7 CM Gray suggested he could be swayed. The rest of the councilmembers are silent, @hectoraarzate reports. dcist.com/story/24/01/25…
“A lot of times it feels hopeless, but I’m still trying. Something’s got to give. I’m not the only person in this situation.” dcist.com/story/24/01/25…
Ward 3 resident Haitham Arafat shared yesterday how his 84 year-old aunt was killed by an Israeli tank in Gaza. He and others are calling for @councilofdc to pass a ceasefire resolution like others. So I asked each council member where they stand on that: dcist.com/story/24/01/25…
While reviewing food pop-up and restaurant openings over the last month (we have a @DCist @wamu885 spreadsheet), I noticed downtown DC dominated... dcist.com/story/24/01/26…
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