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The D.C. Council advanced several key pieces of legislation on November 10, 2026, focused on the RFK Campus redevelopment, renewable energy utility regulation, fair share housing targets, and Events DC's excess cash calculations. The post The Collins D.C. Council Report: Housing, Utilities, and Numbers Crunching appeared first on The Washington Informer .
WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation secretary can’t rule out another outage, which DHS secretary blamed on new upgrades ‘overwhelming’ system. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
While Black Friday is just around the corner, the holiday shopping season will begin in earnest for many this weekend with the return of holiday marketplaces and bazaars across Northern Virginia. While one of the best-known events in the local area, the Northern Virginia Christmas Market, was cancelled, Fairfax County...
Washington (DC News Now) — Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey (D) has won reelection, continuing to represent residents of Prince George’s County. Rep. Ivey returns to Capitol Review to discuss his reelection, his priorities for 2027, and his reaction to some Democrats’ absence during the impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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, 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.
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."
County residents have testified to the Planning Commission, advocating for the proposed Accessory Living Unit (ALU) zoning ordinance amendment, all the while asking commissioners to do away with remaining restrictions in the name of more affordable housing options. ALUs are essentially separate living areas or a home addition, interior or...
Alexandria and DC have a complicated history. When the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801 established the 100 square miles that would become the nation’s capital, Alexandria—founded in 1749 and one of the oldest cities in the country—sat within its boundaries. But representatives of Alexandria immediately wanted out: As part of DC, they’d lost their position as the county seat in Fairfax, they couldn’t vote in congressional and presidential elections, and political and economic discord grew. Eventually, the interest in retrocession became mutual as abolitionists sought to outlaw slavery in DC and wanted Alexandria—then a hub for the trade of enslaved people—to be moved back to Virginia. In July 1846, that happened. The city continued to grow, with its prosperity, according to the tourism organization Visit Alexandria, “inextricably linked to the work of enslaved and free African Americans,” whose stories make up much of the town’s past. Today, it combines centuries of history with modern-day shops, restaurants, and activities for residents and visitors alike.
The city's transportation department is taking snow plow name suggestions through Sunday, Nov. 22, following Arlington, where the fleet already includes Plowy McPlowface and Alex Snowvechkin.
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop on Friday due to a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Fairfax County middle schoolers currently start their day at 7:30 a.m., and school board members spent part of a Tuesday work session weighing whether to push that time back by nearly two hours — a shift that could also mean some elementary students start as early as 7 a.m. instead. No final decision was made, but the board reviewed three distinct proposals that could reshape mornings for thousands of families across the district.
Holiday markets are popping up around the DMV. Why it matters: These aren't just shopping stops — they're full-on festive scenes with live music, local makers, hot drinks and cheer you won't find browsing online. Good to know: Many markets require tickets — and some sell out fast or offer early-bird deals — so book ahead. What's new: The Downtown DC Holiday Market (Nov. 21-Dec.23) is bigger than ever. Look for: Over 115 vendors, including 20 newcomers and local artisans. More than a dozen food stalls, including from Carmine's and Daikaya (try their new cheesesteaks) — plus Dirty Habit's "winter chalet" bar. A "Craft Café" with workshops for kids and adults, plus live entertainment. Browse local artists and vendors. Photo: Courtesy Events DC More markets you won't want to miss: Lucketts Holiday House (now through Dec. 14) Set in a century-old Leesburg farmhouse decked out in full holiday decor. Shop vintage and holiday finds, then sip wine by a crackling fire. 🎟️ Tickets ($29) required. DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle (now through Dec. 23) A newer market with 35+ small businesses selling crafts, jewelry and art — plus sweets from Migue's Mini Donuts and Capital Candy Jar. Chanukah Holiday
Cassandra Batson is the principal of the middle school at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, Maryland, and on Friday was one of just a handful nationwide who received one of her profession’s most prestigious awards. The Milken Educator Award is handed out to just 25...
A 420-unit development project broke ground yesterday (Thursday) at the site of a former Holiday Inn and office building near Ballston. The Holiday Inn, which closed in the spring, has been completely demolished to make way for a seven-story multifamily building with 420 units and around 380 parking spaces. That’s the first phase of a project that will also include a for-sale residential component with townhouses.
Montgomery County Families for Safe Streets will host a free World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims event on Sunday, November 15, from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) headquarters, located at 2425 Reedie Drive in Wheaton. Doors will open at 5:15pm, and free parking will be available.
Press releases are provided to Yellow Scene Magazine. In an effort to keep our community informed, we publish some press releases in whole. Washington, DC – 54 young people, including several Coloradans, were arrested after sitting in at Chuck Schumer’s office demanding a new Senate Majority Leader and the abolition of the filibuster, which wealthy corporations and their political allies use to block expansions of healthcare, unions, and green jobs. Another 150 visited all Senate Democrat offices. In a statement delivered to senators, Sunrise argued that Democrats have a mandate to deliver on the economic populist agenda that propelled them to victory — but doing so will require abolishing the filibuster. They warned that Democrats could lose in 2028 unless they force Trump to veto popular legislation or negotiate concessions, both of which will be harder to achieve if the filibuster remains in place.
Dear Friends, This week we honored veterans in Montgomery County with ceremonies in Rockville, Bethesda, and other locations across our region. I also joined the County Council in a joint proclamation to...
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is in Washington this week for orientation ahead of his first term in the U.S. Senate. Cooper joined 10 other newly elected Democratic senators at the Capitol Monday, where they met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The orientation includes briefings on congressional operations,...