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17 arrested near Capitol protesting Senate vote to overturn DC criminal code 03/08/2023 06:25pm • Seventeen D.C. statehood advocates were arrested near the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday afternoon, protesting a Senate vote to block an overhaul of the District���s century-old criminal code. About 100 people gathered outside Union Station to support statehood and full representation for the District's Can Your College Admissions Offer Be Revoked? 03/07/2023 07:00pm • Although it's rare for college acceptance to be rescinded, it does happen. Eric Eng, founder and CEO of California-based college admissions consultancy AdmissionSight, says he worked with a student who lost their admissions offer from Yale University due to academic dishonesty. The proverbial "senio DC's mayor reacts to council chair's move repealing crime bill from Congress 03/06/2023 05:30pm • Mayor Muriel Bowser didn't express surprise at D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson's decision to try and repeal the city's Revised Criminal Code from Congress, where it failed on its first vote. Despite that, it's likely that Congress will hold the Senate vote on the bill, which will probably not f Hakeem Jeffries declines to criticize Biden over DC crime law 03/06/2023 07:15am • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday declined to criticize President Joe Biden's decision to allow Congress to potentially nix reforms to the criminal code of Washington, DC, even as many in the party are breaking with the White House. A Senate vote to scrap the DC law is expected this Md. lawmakers push for new safety regulations after deadly Silver Spring apartment fire 03/04/2023 11:50am • Two weeks ago, a 25-year-old woman died in an apartment fire in Silver Spring, Maryland, and now the state���s lawmakers are hoping a new bill will make complexes safer. ���We want justice,��� Cesar Diaz told our news partners at NBC Washington. More Montgomery County News More Mary Lidl recalls cocktail shrimp over bacteria concerns 03/03/2023 05:01pm • Discount grocer Lidl said it is voluntarily recalling its ready-to-eat Tapas cocktail shrimp due to concerns of listeria ��� a bacteria that can be deadly for young children and older people, and harmful to pregnant women. The recall involves 7 oz. containers of the ready-to-eat shrimp. The affec DC leaders chide Biden support of GOP-led resolution to block crime bill 03/03/2023 04:50pm • Several District of Columbia elected officials reacted quickly and critically to President Joe Biden after he said he would sign a Republican-led resolution that would block D.C.'s revision of criminal sentencing laws from taking effect. In doing so, President Biden would be allowing Congress to Data Doctors: Understanding subscription bombing attacks 03/03/2023 04:24pm • Q: Why am I being bombarded with email subscription notifications that I never signed up for, including a lot of foreign language sites and what can I do about it? A: We all experience a variety of junk messages on a regular basis, but when something like this happens, it���s clear that someone i Events to impact George Washington Parkway traffic 03/03/2023 07:36am • If you use the George Washington Parkway to get around, some things are happening as soon as this weekend that will affect your ride. Here's what you need to know. The parkway's northbound lanes between the Spout Run Parkway and Chain Bridge Road will be closed on Sunday between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. Self-Directed IRA: Know the Risks Before Investing 03/02/2023 07:00pm • For investors who like a hands-on, do-it-yourself approach, a self-directed individual retirement account may sound like a perfect investment vehicle. But in February 2023, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, which oversees broker-dealers in the U.S., issued an alert about self-di 8 Best Tech Jobs 03/02/2023 07:00pm • Great tech jobs for the futureThese technology jobs at the top of the 100 Best Jobs list come with benefits beyond salary. Some feature low unemployment rates or stable working hours that make work-life balance easier.Find out how these top technology jobs compare. Data is from the U.S. Bureau of La How Montgomery Co. schools plan to crack down on students' fentanyl use 02/28/2023 04:23am • The Montgomery County Public School system has released a plan to combat the rise in opioid use and overdoses in the Maryland county's over 200 schools ��� including a crackdown on how long and when students can be in the restroom. In a statement released Friday, the Maryland school system announ High costs of three-year delay complicate efforts to move forward on Pimlico, Laurel Park redevelopment 02/28/2023 12:00am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters��� free email subscription today. A 2018 photo shows the track at Pimlico Race Course with homes in the background. A multi-year development plan calls for $375 million in f Legislative leaders working on bill to move Maryland 529 to Treasurer, wind down pre-paid tuition program 02/25/2023 02:59pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for��Maryland Matters��� free email subscription��today. Legislative leaders are planning to introduce a bill next week that would shift oversight of Maryland���s beleaguered college savings plan Data Doctors: Pros and cons of authentication apps 02/24/2023 05:16pm • Q: What are the pros and cons of using a third-party authentication app? A: Every user of the internet should be familiar with the security concept known as two-factor authentication (2FA), which typically uses your smartphone to verify that you are the owner of an account, while logging in via a