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Thu Jul 30 Issue No. 012 |
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DC-Area Forecast: Mostly Sun-Filled and Seasonable as We Wind Down July Morning temperatures head into and through the 70s under lots of sun. Highs mainly head to the mid-80s with some increasing afternoon clouds. Capital Weather · 2026-07-30 05:00
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Rising Costs Stall 434-Unit Takoma Metro Project, Developer Seeks More Time EYA and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority have requested a two-year extension of the approval for the consolidated PUD and zoning map amendment. UrbanTurf · 2026-07-28 07:22
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Montgomery County Council Approves Job Creation Zoning Initiative to Attract Major Employers The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a new zoning initiative designed to attract major employers, speed up development approvals and encourage new job creation across the county. The MoCo Show · 2026-07-28 19:18
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Maryland Students Continue Minimal Gains on Test Scores, but Demographic Gaps Remain Test results released Tuesday by the Maryland State Department of Education show public school students making steady progress in math and language arts proficiency, but wide gaps still remain between the scores of different demographic groups. Maryland Matters · 2026-07-29 04:30
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Montgomery County Public Schools Plan to Enforce Bell-to-Bell Cellphone Ban This mainly affects high schoolers, who previously could use their phones during passing periods and lunch. NBC4 Washington · 2026-07-28 02:27
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Maryland Wins Court Order Protecting School Mental Health Grants Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced Tuesday that a federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Education from terminating federally funded school-based mental health grants, preserving more MoCo Show · 2026-07-29 16:21
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Maryland Geothermal Energy Program Faces Delays Amid Cost Concerns A program to install geothermal energy systems in several Maryland housing complexes is facing delays amid concerns about cost effectiveness, two years after its passage. Maryland Matters · 2026-07-28 05:00
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Why 600,000 Mosquitoes Are Being Released in DC This Summer Sometimes, you have to fight fire with fire. At least, that’s the mindset Bee Safe Mosquito Control is taking in their approach of releasing 600,000 mosquitoes across DC this summer. The male mosquitoes are infected with Wolbachia bacteria, which works to sterilize female mosquitoes. The good news for DC residents is that the male mosquitoes […] The post Why 600,000 Mosquitoes Are Being Released in DC This Summer first appeared on Washingtonian . Washingtonian · 2026-07-27 15:39
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DC Police Face Scrutiny as Inspector General Report Reveals Lapses in Crime Reporting Policies The Office of the Inspector General has released a report highlighting lapses in the DC Police Department's crime reporting, following concerns about data integrity WUSA9 · 2026-07-28 23:56
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First Black Women in Sports Art Exhibit Set to Debut in DC Diverse Representation hosts a groundbreaking exhibit in D.C., showcasing the impact of Black women in sports through photography and art, from July 29 to Aug. 1. WUSA9 · 2026-07-28 23:50
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| Events This Week | Jul 30 – 2 |
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 | | Kids Camp: Arco |
| Thursday · Jul 30 · 11:30 AM |
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 500 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC |
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★ Editor’s Pick
Thu · Jul 30 · 12:30 PM
Looney Tunes: Chuck Jones AFI Silver Theatre A showcase of cartoons directed by Chuck Jones, the most acclaimed and stylish of the LOONEY TUNES directors. |  |
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