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The new DMV laws going into effect July 1
A bunch of new laws take effect Monday in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.Why it matters: Many will impact your daily life.Zoom in: Here are some of the most notable:D.C. ⬆️ Minimum wage increaseThe minimum wage is now $17.50, up 50 cents. The tipped minimum wage rises from $8 to $10 per hour as a result of Initiative 82, which gradually increases the base pay for tipped workers (hospitality and otherwise) to be in line with the city's minimum wage by 2027.💲 Pay transparencyNo more salary surprises — businesses must disclose pay rates and salary ranges on job listings, and employers...
What's up with all the DMV's recent bear sightings
It's the season of the bear in D.C. — and we don't just mean the chaotic TV show, but bears, plural: real, furry, pawin-through-the-trash bears.The big picture: A slew of recent DMV black bear sightings have made headlines: A bear — which neighbors quickly nicknamed "Otis" — was spotted in Brookland in May, and there have been several reported bear sightings in Maryland.Last month, a bear was hit and killed on I-395 in Arlington, and the body of a bear was found illegally dumped in Arlington after it was hit and killed on I-66.Last year, the local internet lost it...
Alexandria man seeks answers after his dog dies while boarding at PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — An Alexandria man is seeking answers after his beloved 3-year-old dog died while boarding at a PetSmart in the Potomac Yard shopping center. Andrew Noles said before going on a trip to New York last Thursday, he dropped off Clark, an Aussiedoodle, at the “Petshotel” inside the PetSmart store. Noles said Clark had stayed at the facility in the past without any problems.
Fairfax County Public Schools leadership displays disdain for parents — again
Last Thursday, as the first presidential debate was making national headlines, Fairfax County School Board members held a meeting during which they voted on controversial changes to family life education curriculum. The takeaway for the few of us able to attend or watch it virtually was that the district’s leadership hates parents — or, at […]
Notes: New laws covering towing, highway fines and more go into effect today
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high around 80 degrees, accompanied by a north wind at 14 mph and gusts reaching 22 mph. Monday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 63 degrees, and a north wind from 5 to 7 mph. 🚨...
Affordable housing community in Hybla Valley aims to fill up by fall
Just over a year has elapsed since the celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Residences at North Hill, the 279-unit affordable housing community in Hybla Valley. The opening of the apartment community, which consists of four individual/family housing buildings and a separate building for active adults over age 55, was described in June 2023 as “a key contribution to Fairfax County’s long-term vision for the Mount Vernon District and for the Richmond Highway Corridor.”
Tunnel to Towers pays off home mortgages of two Maryland fallen heroes
BALTIMORE — The families of two Maryland fallen heroes received an early Independence Day gift, thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The non-profit charitable organization on Tuesday paid off the home mortgages of late Baltimore City Fire lieutenant Paul Butrim and Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputy Glenn Hilliard.
Fairfax City turtles will get new homes, ahead of Ashby Pond construction
Turtles in a popular City of Fairfax pond will be safely relocated in the next few days and weeks, ahead of a monthslong dredging and construction project at Ashby Pond. “The community was very concerned about the ecological impacts that the construction activities would have on the pond,” said Satoshi Eto, public works program manager for Fairfax.
The road AHEAD: Maryland to be a test-subject state in new federal hospital model
Maryland will be one of two test-subject states for a new federal program that officials hope will improve patient outcomes and bridge inequities while constraining hospital and medical costs. The post The road AHEAD: Maryland to be a test-subject state in new federal hospital model appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Deflated Commanders “bubble” raises eyebrows in Ashburn
The sight of the Commanders training “bubble” being deflated this weekend created a little concerned buzz around Ashburn. Some passers-by worried it might be coming down permanently. This could be possibly in light of recent reports about the potential for data centers to built on the property, something...
Fairfax bagel shop won't open Monday for grand opening following crash
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Bagel fans in Fairfax County will have to wait a little bit longer for a new bakery to open. The owners of Bagel Joy were set to open the shop Monday, following a closure caused by a car slamming into the storefront in late June. In a Facebook post, owners said they aren't quite ready to open to the public just yet.
‘High-end’ gun range with smoking lounge proposed in Tysons
A commercial warehouse space in Tysons that currently houses a fitness studio and gold dealer is being targeted for a different kind of recreational use. A new business called Smok’d has proposed turning three suites at 8453 Tyco Road into a “high-end” indoor firing range with a smoking lounge, according to a special permit application submitted to Fairfax County last Thursday (June 27).
Water main break in Prince William County prompts delays
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A water main break in Prince William County was causing traffic delays for drivers Tuesday afternoon. The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said in a post on X at 3:22 p.m. that there was a water main break in the Centreville Road area near the Fairfax […]
List: New Maryland laws in effect July 1
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (DC News Now) — On July 1, several new laws went into effect across Maryland. From alcohol deliveries to a ban on smoking indoors, residents across the state can expect to see several changes. To keep you informed, DC News compiled a list of new laws that went into effect Monday. Tax increase […]
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