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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.

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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.

Washington, DC · 1d

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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...

Washington, DC · 1d

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Maryland Woman Catherine Gaines Turns 110

Catherine Gaines, a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, celebrated her 110th birthday on 9 November. Catherine Gaines was born in Washington, D.C., on 9 November 1916. She was born to John Gaines and Marie (Mary) Fuller. Her mother owned a restaurant in Brinklow, Maryland. She graduated from Cardozo High School and attended college in Washington, D.C.

Silver Spring, MD · 2d

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D.C. Developers Doubt Janeese Lewis George's 72,000-Home Pledge Can Survive the Market

Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George campaigned on protecting tenants and getting 72,000 homes built across Washington, D.C. within five years, but as she prepares to take office in January, the developers who would actually build that housing are skeptical the number adds up. The District's development market has slowed sharply amid federal job losses, unpaid rent, regulatory hurdles and high financing costs, and many in the industry say Lewis George's early promises of denser zoning and faster permitting, however welcome, won't be enough to turn things around.

Washington, DC · 2d

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Absenteeism and truancy take center stage before DC Council in massive oversight hearing

WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. leaders are set to face questions about what the city is doing — or not doing — to keep students in school, as an oversight hearing focuses on chronic absenteeism and truancy. The hearing, called by D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson before the...

Washington, DC · 1d

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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

Washington, DC · 1d

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Black Modernist Architecture in DC

Downtown DC consistently gets the credit for historically significant architecture. Visitors to our fair city (and even some locals) will immediately think of Cluss, Latrobe, Mills and Hoban, the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument and the Capitol when asked about famous American architects and their work in DC. Luckily, there are...

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Football finishes season with a bang

The Wakefield offense attempts a run play against McLean’s defensive line during Friday night’s game. McLean dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, which played a big part in their 50-8 win. (Apri)[/caption] Following two unfortunate losses to district opponents, making McLean ineligible for playoff contention, the Highlanders needed a big win to cap off the season. They had the opportunity to do just that Friday night, as the McLean Varsity football team hosted the Wakefield Warriors for senior night, and the final game of their season. The game proved to be a thorough celebration, as McLean comfortably won the contest 50-8, dominating on both sides of the ball for the entire game.

Mclean, VA · 2d

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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

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Fast Food Restaurant Curlo Expanding to Maryland

Curlo, a halal fast food restaurant specializing in Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, wings, and loaded fries, is coming soon to 11200 Grandview Avenue in Wheaton, according to the restaurant’s website. An opening timeframe has not yet been announced. The restaurant currently operates out of Four Mile Food Co., a multi-brand...

Wheaton, MD · 1d

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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.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Your D.C. weekend: A holiday market and festive fun

The D.C. Holiday Market is back, with more than 35 vendors offering goods at Dupont Circle. Why it matters: With decorations popping up around town, the city is feeling festive — and there's plenty to do this weekend. Zoom in: This year's market runs 40 days, spanning six weekends, on the 1500 block of New Hampshire Avenue. It'll only be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Dec. 30. Then, on Saturday evening, CityCenter will light up its 78-foot Christmas tree, with a performance from JoJo. It's free to attend, and will feature holiday treats and balloon artists for families. More events this weekend: 🍽️ DC Central Kitchen is hosting Capital Food Fight tonight, featuring chef battles and celebrity guests like Andrew Zimmern. More than 80 restaurants and bars are participating and all proceeds will benefit DC Central Kitchen's charity efforts. Tickets $350+ 🍷 Sonny's Pizza is hosting its wine night again tonight, with four natural winemakers on the rotation. Tickets $19 📸 The National Portrait Gallery is celebrating the 50th year of its photography collection, with a new exhibit called "Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Collecting." It opens Saturday. Sneak peek ♻️ Time to declutter? D.C. residents can dispose of hazardous

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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.

Washington, DC · 2d

DC News Now

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DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle opens

Visitors to the DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle will find offerings from artists, crafters, and small businesses.

Washington, DC · 1d

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HBCYOU All-Stars: Howard’s Dazhai B. Layne and Tuskegee’s Tierney Macon on Carrying HBCU Values Beyond the Yard

In an effort to highlight the HBCU graduates carrying the lessons of the yard into their careers and communities, Watch The Yard is spotlighting two alums of P&G’s HBCYOU program: Dazhai Brown of Howard University and Tierney Macon of Tuskegee University. One came back to college as an adult...

Tuskegee, AL · 2d

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‘SNL’ Alum Ana Gasteyer Is Coming to DC for a Special Holiday Performance

Saturday Night Live’s Ana Gasteyer was born to perform during the holiday season. Known for skits like “Martha Stewart’s Topless Christmas Special” and “NPR’s Delicious Dish” featuring the infamous “Schweddy balls,” Gasteyer released Sugar & Booze, a holiday album, in 2019 and never looked back.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Mlux Nail Spa now open in Rockville

Is now open at 121 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. Located in the heart of the Rockville Town Center area at the Rockville Metro Plaza building, the upscale nail and head spa not only offers free parking in the garage and lot at the rear of the property, but is also just steps away from the Rockville Metro station and The Square at Rockville. Inside, the salon is spacious and super-clean.

Rockville, MD · 1d