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What's Next for the New Construction Homes Housing Market in 2021 07/22/2021 12:00am • The only way to help a housing shortage is to build more homes. The U.S. certainly needs more homes to keep up with demand. Many buyers simply can't find a home to purchase, or they're competing with so many others that losing out in a bidding war has become commonplace. The National Association of Hazy condition for DC area, but with cooler temps, lower humidity Thursday 07/21/2021 08:20pm • Scattered thunderstorms rumbled through the D.C. area Wednesday, bringing brief bursts of hail and heavy winds. But a hazy Thursday brings cooler temperatures and lower humidity. Here's what you need to know. Scattered thunderstorms ��� some severe ��� popped up around the D.C. area Wednesday aft Montgomery County considers ramping up building energy efficiency requirements 07/21/2021 08:26am • Maryland's Montgomery County is considering ramping up greenhouse gas emission requirements for more buildings. As part of its goal of zero green house gas emissions by 2035, they���re considering proposed legislation from County Executive Marc Elrich to set Building Energy Performance Standards Lawsuit against Liberty alleges mishandling of sex assaults 07/20/2021 08:57pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) ��� Twelve women filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Liberty University, accusing the Christian institution of a pattern of mishandling cases of sexual assault and harassment, and fostering an unsafe campus environment. The federal lawsuit filed in New York made various claims unde How to Protect Your Social Security Number 07/19/2021 12:00am • Once your Social Security number has been viewed by potential identity thieves, there's no way for your Social Security number to be secret again. However, there are things you can do to keep your Social Security number safe and limit the risk that a stolen Social Security number can be used agains Where to score some deals on National Ice Cream Day 07/18/2021 01:10am • It's hot out there, and all we're thinking about is ways to cool down -- or just finding any excuse to eat more ice cream. National Ice Cream Day is Sunday and we've got the scoop for you. Whether you're in the mood for a deal or just screaming for some ice cream, here's everything you should Fairfax Co. school board unanimously votes to protect transgender student rights 07/16/2021 10:36am • The School Board in Fairfax County, Virginia's largest district, unanimously voted Thursday night to protect the rights of its transgender and gender-expansive students. The updated Students Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document "details expectations for student behavior and adult respo Sizzling temps continue Thursday; heat index likely to reach 100 degrees 07/15/2021 06:12am • The D.C. Heat Emergency Plan has been extended through Saturday, as the sizzling summer heat continues Thursday and into the weekend. The heat index is expected to reach 100 degrees on Thursday, with area temperature highs in the mid 90s, Storm Team 4 meteorologist Chuck Bell said. It will be Dictionary.com's newest words include 'long hauler' and 'yeet' 07/14/2021 04:32pm • Here's an excuse to say, "yeet" ��� or "oof" ��� both of those words are now officially in the dictionary. Dictionary.com just added more than 300 new words and updated definitions, which capture a wide range of emotions expressed throughout the past year and include some slang terms we picked up Checking in with an activist whose Black Lives Matter speech left demonstrators in tears 07/14/2021 04:00am • It was just last year when Black Lives Matter demonstrations flooded the streets of D.C. following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. Activist and educator Roger Campbell II delivered a speech at a June 6 protest titled "Black Lives: A Glance Through the Looking Glass," that left d What Is Proof-of-Stake, and Why Is Ethereum Adopting It? 07/14/2021 12:00am • Just looking at the headlines, cryptocurrencies are in a downturn. The price of Bitcoin has dropped by around half since its peak. More speculative projects, such as Dogecoin, have fallen even further. While this may be discouraging to day traders and fast money types, for longer-term investors, th Best Food Delivery App Companies to Work For 07/14/2021 12:00am • Delivery apps have made it easy to get everything from fast food meals to weekly groceries delivered to your front door. Not only are the apps convenient for consumers, but they offer a flexible way to earn extra money. While details can vary by company, most hire drivers as independent contractors After 1 year of 'Washington Football,' fans weigh in on new name 07/13/2021 02:43pm • July marks one year since the suits running the Burgundy and Gold adopted the decidedly bland moniker of Washington Football Team ��� shortly after they dropped the name Redskins. While it���s spot-on in terms of accuracy, ���Washington Football Team��� doesn���t necessarily roll off the tongue � Understanding Alzheimer���s disease: An innovative, person-centered approach to care 07/13/2021 12:52pm • This content is sponsored by Watermark Communities. Alzheimer���s disease has been in the news lately. This past June, during Alzheimer���s Awareness month, the FDA approved the drug Aduhelm as a possible treatment for all patients. However, the FDA later narrowed the use, specifying it was to be Alexandria mayor seeks funds to keep buildings safe after Florida condo collapse 07/12/2021 02:18pm • In the wake of a condo collapse in Miami that has claimed at least 90 lives, the mayor of Alexandria is requesting that Virginia's leaders free up funds to ensure the city's high-rise buildings are safe. In a letter to Gov. Ralph Northam last week, Mayor Justin Wilson said he has received numerou