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‘The Nightmare Before Bar’ coming to DC in October
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — In just a few days, a “Nightmare Bar” will come to life in the Washington, D.C. area, bringing an eerie and thriller experience. On Oct. 5, the National Union Building will host “The Nightmare Before Bar.” The Halloween-themed bar will be inspired by horror and Tim Burton movies. Burton is […]
Washington Teachers Union, DCPS Reach Tentative Agreement
This milestone marks what's been one of the shortest, but more tumultuous, contract negotiations between the two entities in more than a decade. The post Washington Teachers Union, DCPS Reach Tentative Agreement appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Double the holiday magic: DC welcomes Dupont Circle Market alongside downtown tradition
WASHINGTON — There’s something undeniably magical about the holidays in Washington, D.C. The crisp winter air, twinkling lights, and that unmistakable festive hum in the air. This year, the beloved DC Holiday Market has expanded to a brand-new location, bringing all the holiday cheer to one of the city’s most iconic and romantic spots: Dupont Circle. But don’t worry — your favorite downtown market is still happening, so you get to enjoy twice the holiday magic!
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...
Bowser, Mendelson Endeavor to Force Rent Payments
D.C. Department of Human Services recently closed the ERAP application portal for Fiscal Year 2025 to explore reforms in collaboration with the D.C. Council. Those reforms appear in the Emergency Rental Assistance Reform Emergency Amendment Act. The post Bowser, Mendelson Endeavor to Force Rent Payments appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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