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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: House may vote next week on four bills to remake DC criminal justice laws; how Trump crackdown affected daily activities; and more
Four of the DC-related bills advanced earlier this week by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform are positioned for a vote on the House floor as soon as next week.
- jonetta rose barras: The hot mess of democracy in DC
Truth be told, DC home rule has been a hot mess since Congress approved it in December 1973. Residents may have acquired the right to elect a mayor, city council and advisory neighborhood commissioners. However, the DC Home Rule Act as written has permitted federal officials, including presidents, to get deep into DC’s local affairs