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'Owner less than responsive' | DC Officials say residents displaced because of explosion should be looking for new homes
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — It's been almost two weeks since an explosion at an apartment building in Northwest D.C and on Wednesday night, tenants expected to receive an update at a town hall. While the media was not allowed to attend, prior to the town hall, D.C. officials shared...
How one preschool uses PAW Patrol to teach democracy
ANNANDALE, Va. (AP) — As lawmakers voted on a budget deal at the U.S. Capitol, a different kind of balloting was taking place a dozen miles away in a sun-filled Virginia preschool classroom. At stake: which animated dog was the best character on the cartoon “PAW Patrol.”. In...
Final route for Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project to be set this month
The route taken by the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, a proposed 70-mile transmission line through Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties, will be announced in mid-October, according to a letter to Maryland leaders from Jason Kalwa, who manages the energy project for the Public Service Enterprise Group. The PSEG has been contracted by PJM, the organization responsible for operating ...
San Diego Company to Pay $27 Million to Settle Allegations of Unnecessary Drug Testing
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced today that Precision Toxicology, also known as Precision Diagnostics, has agreed to pay $27 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
Northern Virginia rescue crews help dozens in Southwest Virginia after Helene
DAMASCUS, Va. (DC News Now) — Water rescue teams from a few Northern Virginia fire departments are returning home after spending days performing heroic rescue efforts in Southwest Virginia. Crews from several departments made the long trip to the hardest-hit parts of the commonwealth after Helene. While many departments started in different locations, a few […]
New D.C. legislation wants to end hidden apartment utility fees
Some D.C. renters say they're getting slapped with hundreds of dollars in unexpected utility fees for apartment common spaces — and Council members want to put a stop to it.Why it matters: D.C. is already struggling with housing affordability, with high rent prices continuing to climb and a homebuilding crunch.Driving the news: D.C. Councilmembers introduced legislation Wednesday that would prohibit property managers of large apartment buildings from separately charging residents for utilities in shared spaces like gyms or hallways.If housing providers are to charge tenants for such utilities, the costs should be built into their agreed-upon rent, per the bill.Councilmembers Charles...
Maryland State Police to celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend with communities across the state
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will join communities across the state in celebrating National Faith & Blue Weekend later this month. The initiative is a collaboration between law enforcement and faith-based organizations that aims to strengthen communities.
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