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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: Bowser still expects House to take up Senate bill to avoid $1B in DC budget cuts; cherry blossoms just days from peak bloom; and more
Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed confidence today that the House of Representatives will vote on the measure already approved by the Senate to undo $1 billion in DC spending cuts mandated under the congressionally approved continuing resolution that prevented a federal government shutdown.
- Terry Williams: Supporting veteran entrepreneurs is a duty — and an opportunity
Across the country, veteran-owned businesses handle $1.3 trillion in sales each year and provide jobs to more than 5 million Americans, according to the Small Business Administration. Each of these nearly 2 million businesses, whether they have employees or not, is a testament to the leadership, resilience and innovation that veterans bring to the table.
