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Events DC says it owes $5 million, but DC auditor says it should be $50 million

WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. agency said it should return about $5 million to the city. But the D.C. Auditor said that amount should be more than $50 million. Now, newly reviewed documents show the auditor warned the agency that proposed changes to D.C. law could make it harder for the city to recover excess funds in the future.

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Alexandria parents petition ACPS to limit school-issued device use

Hundreds of parents and community members have signed onto a letter asking Alexandria City Public Schools leaders to put limits on students using school-issued tablets and laptops. The parent-led petition, addressed to the Alexandria City School Board, Acting Superintendent Grace Taylor and incoming Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt, called for “age-appropriate screen...

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» Defendant Accepts Plea Offer for Gun Possession, Awaits Sentencing

Before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on Nov. 12, a defendant accepted a plea offer for gun possession that stemmed from police responding to a shooting. In court, Isaiah Bolt, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business for his involvement in an incident that occurred on the 5500 block of Illinois Avenue, NW, on Aug. 23.

Washington, DC · 22h

Axios DC

Washington-area home sales plunge nearly 20% as buyers retreat

The D.C. area's home sales took a nosedive last month, according to a new report from real estate group Bright MLS . The big picture: It's more evidence that area buyers and sellers are staying on the sidelines as rates remain high and economic uncertainty prevails. By the numbers: The number of closed home sales across the Washington region dropped 19.2% in October compared to a year ago, per Bright data. New purchase contracts declined 20.4%. Showings were down 15.2%. Seller activity also slowed, with new listings dropping 6.1%. Meanwhile, active listings jumped 22.1% as buyers continued to watch and wait. And while the median sale price remained relatively stable — $625,000 — it did drop 0.8%, marking the first year-over-year decline in over three years. What they're saying: "Buyers are holding back this fall with rates above 7%," said Bright MLS chief economist Lisa Sturtevant in a release. "Higher-income buyers and cash buyers are still in the market, but it has gotten very difficult for first-time and moderate-income buyers." Yes, but: While buyer activity dropped across all of Washington's jurisdictions, D.C.'s median sale price still saw an increase (3.6%), along with several other markets including Fairfax city (6.2%) and

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D.C. Mayor-Elect Wants Options Beyond Therme’s $550M Spa Proposal

D.C. Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George is keeping her options open for what could anchor Poplar Point, the District’s last major waterfront development opportunity. Lewis George won the mayoral race Tuesday night and is set to take the reins from Mayor Muriel Bowser, who will step down from her nearly 12-year run in January. Bowser’s administration has been pushing a proposal to anchor Poplar Point with a $550M thermal bathing retreat from Therme Group.

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Holiday light shows open for the season at three Northern Virginia parks

For many in Northern Virginia, there’s a small upside to the days getting dark at 5 p.m.: holiday lights are back. By this weekend, all three of NOVA Parks’ popular lights shows will be open. Meadowlark Botanical Garden’s Winter Walk of Lights already opened for the season yesterday...

Alexandria, VA · 23h

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New Kansas Senator-elect working to make new friends in DC

WASHINGTON-—Kansas new Senator-elect is making the rounds in Washington and trying to make new friends. On his social media page Adam Hamilton wrote, "LaVon and I spent the last two days in Washington, D.C. at new senator orientation. At times it felt like drinking from a firehose. At other times I found myself deeply moved."

Kansas · 1d

GW Hatchet

Officials release five-year roadmap detailing Virginia campus relocation plan

Officials on Wednesday released a five-year roadmap outlining the transition schedule of different programs, offices, schools and departments from the Virginia Science and Technology Campus after the University sold the property in February. The 83-page plan, which gives a detailed breakdown of the 15 units impacted by the transition including...

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High School Football Player Dubbed ‘Deacon 12’ After Scoring Three Touchdowns In Business Attire

Rob Brown College Preparatory High School senior Lamont Butler showed out in 30-28 win over Phelps. The two-way star had the game of his life, making major impacts on both offense and defense. Due to a pregame mix-up, he was forced to make a uniform change before kickoff. Let’s just say he dressed to impress! […] The post High School Football Player Dubbed ‘Deacon 12’ After Scoring Three Touchdowns In Business Attire appeared first on BroBible.

Washington, DC · 17h

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Dry weather stretch causes DC area to near drought conditions again

WASHINGTON (7News) — Portions of the DMV are on the verge of more drought after drier-than-normal conditions have persisted since mid-October. This comes after nearly eliminating a year-long drought in September, when we saw a half-inch surplus of rain. October came in with an over-an-inch deficit for the month,...

Washington, DC · 21h

Lovely Garden Roots

D.C. Lawn Care Crews Must Stop Fertilizing on Nov. 15, and the City Is Asking Homeowners to Put Their Spreaders Away Too

Washington, D.C.'s fertilizer law bars lawn care pros from fertilizing turf from Nov. 15 to March 1, and DOEE urges homeowners to follow it too.

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Race, Religion Experts Wrestle With Slavery Reparations, Human Impacts of AI

Racial equality advocates positioned artificial intelligence’s (AI) exploitative dangers as a form of modern slavery and analyzed Georgetown University’s slavery reparations at a Nov. 9 event. Georgetown’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life and the Center for the Study of Slavery and Its Legacies (CSSL) co-hosted...

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Closing the gap between addiction help and treatment access in Virginia

The decision to seek addiction treatment can come after weeks or months of uncertainty. A family member may finally recognize the need for professional support, or someone experiencing substance use difficulties may decide independently that it’s time to ask for help. In either situation, what happens immediately after that decision matters.

Alexandria, VA · 4h

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At HBCU First Look, ‘Chicago P.D.’ Star LaRoyce Hawkins Says HBCUs Are the Best Place to Cultivate Black Imagination

For more than a decade, LaRoyce Hawkins has been a familiar face to television audiences as Officer Kevin Atwater on NBC’s Chicago P.D. But outside the precinct, Hawkins has been building something just as meaningful: a creative life rooted in poetry, independent film and pouring into the next generation of storytellers.

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Updated DC bill aims to regulate autonomous vehicles by 2028

WASHINGTON - D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen released an updated version of a bill that would allow Waymo and other autonomous rideshare vehicles to operate in the District. The updated legislation, known as the Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act of 2026, comes ahead of a vote Thursday in the Committee of Transportation and Environment.

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How TIME and Statista Determined America's Best Community Colleges of 2027

For the first time, TIME and Statista are recognizing America’s Best Community Colleges —the top community colleges offering associate degree programs in the U.S. Here's how the list was decided. Methodology To be eligible for the list, a community college must fulfill the following requirements: Offers two-year degree programs Associate’s college Public institution Located in the 50 states or Washington, D.C. Enrolls more than 100 students Financially solvent Officially accredited The list is based on an extensive Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis, focusing on five dimensions: Student Success Rate: Graduation plus transfer rate compared to the estimation, and the absolute graduation plus transfer rate. Graduates’ Earnings: Median income 6, 8, and 10 years post-enrollment compared to the estimation, and the absolute median income. Return on Investment: Value added to the average graduate’s salary when compared to income of the average high school graduate, expressed relative to the cost of attendance. Diversity: Simpson diversity index of student body and faculty ethnicity, plus share of students with disability. Campus Resources: Student-faculty ratio and core expenditure per student. Data on the community colleges’ performance was collected through publicly available sources like IPEDS and College Scorecard. The data was reviewed on its validity to

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SLT Maps Four DC-Area Reformer Studios, From Rockville to Georgetown

SLT, the New York reformer Pilates brand, is opening four DC-area studios, starting this winter in Rockville and continuing to Navy Yard, Logan Circle, and the former Georgetown Theater by late 2027. Here Is What an SLT Class Looks Like. SLT stands for Strengthen, Lengthen, Tone. Each 50-minute class mixes...

Rockville, MD · 2d

Country Herald

DC, Maryland, Virginia Weather: Cold, Windy Through Sunday Nov 15

Northwest winds could gust to 35 mph Saturday as chilly conditions persist across the region.

Virginia · 11h

WJLA

The DowntownDC Holiday Market is upon us; MPD announces traffic restrictions

WASHINGTON (7News) — The holiday season is upon us once again, and downtown Washington, D.C., should prepare to brace for some parking restrictions. The DowntownDC Holiday Market is set to take place from Friday, Nov. 13, to Wednesday, Dec. 23, and with that come some parking changes and street closures that motorists should take into consideration.