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- 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. The post Pandas Are Coming Back To The U.S. — And Maybe Soon, To D.C. appeared first on DCist.
- Maryland Counties Face ‘Hundreds Of Millions’ In Lost Property Tax Revenue After Mailing Snafu
The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation failed to mail about 107,000 updated property tax assessments before the deadline at the end of last year. The post Maryland Counties Face ‘Hundreds Of Millions’ In Lost Property Tax Revenue After Mailing Snafu appeared first on DCist.
- The Smithsonian Could Return Many Of Its Collected Human Remains Under New Policy Recommendations
The recommendations set ethical standards that "seek justice for those harmed or exploited" and prioritize the return of remains to marginalized communities. The post The Smithsonian Could Return Many Of Its Collected Human Remains Under New Policy Recommendations appeared first on DCist.
- 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. The post D.C. Attorney General Shuts Down Recruitment Firm For Exploiting Dozens Of Foreign Exchange Teachers appeared first on DCist.
- 11 Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend
Head to a Black Brewers Tasting, dance at a cumbia day party, or see the National Symphony of Ukraine at events around D.C. this weekend. The post 11 Things To Do Around D.C. This Weekend appeared first on DCist.
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- District Links: AG Schwalb uses new authority in 3 lawsuits against Md. drivers with unpaid tickets; bill would limit credit card swipe fees; and more
Attorney General Brian Schwalb this morning announced three lawsuits against Maryland drivers with tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid fines for dangerous driving.
- jonetta rose barras: Is Bowser’s new affordable housing legislation really needed in DC?
Ecosystem. That was the word that drew me into Mayor Muriel Bowser’s recent discussion about the “Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants and Landlords (RENTAL) Act.” Her administration’s legislative proposal, as presented last week, would principally adjust procedures and timelines for evictions triggered by nonpayment of rent, “restore” the city’s ability to purchase vacant or troubled
