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Trump administration's pause on federal grants sent DC-area school systems scrambling 01/28/2025 07:05pm • Before a federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s freeze on federal grants and loans, school systems across the D.C. region scrambled to figure out what the directive could mean for them. In a Monday night memo, the White House’s budget office said the freeze was necessary DC United transfers teenage defender Matai Akinmboni to Premier League side Bournemouth 01/04/2025 08:13am • D.C. United transferred teenage defender Matai Akinmboni to English Premier League side Bournemouth as the MLS club continues its rebuild toward the 2025 season. The Upper Marlboro, Maryland, native heads to Europe after debuting as a 15-year-old in 2022. According to a news release, United recei Md. government extends SNAP, other online benefits despite fraud concerns 12/19/2024 11:07am • The Board of Public Works voted unanimously Wednesday to extend a contract that ensures electronic benefits services — including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments — will continue even as a contract approved this summer is the subject of a courtroom battle. Department of Human Congress races to avoid government shutdown before the holidays 12/16/2024 05:07am • Congressional leaders are racing to finish up this session's legislative work, including a short-term spending bill that will need to be approved this week to avoid a government shutdown right before the holidays. The continuing resolution is expected to be agreed upon soon and must be approved b Va. Gov. Youngkin seeks additional $290 million boost for school construction 12/11/2024 07:33am • Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday announced that he is asking the legislature for an additional $290 million to support school construction and modernization efforts across Virginia. This latest investment would bring the total funding for the current biennium to $700 million and raise the state’s ov Home equity loans are at 16 year high; DC in the Top 10 12/09/2024 12:09pm • Homeowners who have built up equity in their homes are tapping that equity at the highest rate since 2008, according to a report from CoreLogic. The D.C. metro ranks in the Top 10 for home equity lending through the first half 2024. “In the D.C. metro area, home prices have shot up a lot DC United GM Ally Mackay recaps 2024 season, explains postseason roster moves 12/06/2024 01:23pm • Once the final whistle blew on Oct. 19, ending D.C. United's campaign, Ally Mackay's season began. The club's general manager finalized his roster plans for the offseason and, a month later, began jet-setting around the world for the next set of talents to bring to the nation's capital. After spe This Virginia lawmaker wants major changes to help homebuyers. But are they realistic? 12/03/2024 03:49am • In an effort to tackle the challenges of a competitive housing market, a Virginia state senator announced several proposals aimed at making homeownership more accessible. While the ambitious plans from Republican Sen. Glen Sturtevant (District 12) are getting attention on social media, there are ‘Just pure uncertainty.’ Small businesses are hopeful and fearful ahead of Trump’s second term 11/15/2024 12:55pm • (CNN) — Family-run furniture and barware maker Barrel-Art has now been through three US presidential elections. While business before the 2024 race felt similar to 2016 and 2020, this year has also brought more unpredictability. Sales petered out in the months ahead of Election Day as businesse Former Prince George’s County Council member sentenced to 1 year for felony theft scheme, perjury 11/13/2024 04:13pm • Former Prince George’s County Council member Mel Franklin has been sentenced to one year in prison on charges of felony theft scheme and perjury after transferring funds from his campaign committee to his personal bank account. Judge Mark Crooks sentenced Franklin to five years, with all but on Atlantic Union acquires Maryland-based Sandy Spring Bank in big regional merger 10/21/2024 10:54am • Two of the Washington area's largest regional banks announced a merger Monday that will create the largest regional bank headquartered in the lower Mid-Atlantic. Under the merger agreement, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp. will acquire Sandy Spring Bancorp in an all-stock transaction valued at abo Taking noise off the menu: A plan to promote electric generators for Montgomery Co. food trucks 10/16/2024 04:43pm • Whether its poke bowls, gyros or burritos on the go, food trucks have proved popular from the National Mall to local festivals and block parties all over the D.C. region. But there's an effort to take one thing off the menu in Montgomery County: The noise and emissions from diesel generators that Time Magazine exposé on Larry Hogan may be more than 'flash in the pan,' expert says 10/12/2024 07:37am • There could be further developments related to a revealing story published by Time Magazine, claiming that decisions made by former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan while he was in office improperly benefited clients of his Annapolis real estate brokerage firm. "I think Hogan was legitimately quite surp Report alleges Larry Hogan approved millions for his firm's clients. The former Md. governor says he did nothing wrong 10/10/2024 05:28pm • The two candidates for Maryland's open U.S. Senate seat met for their first and only debate Thursday afternoon. Now, there is a new controversy in the race. WTOP has been reporting for weeks that Democrat Angela Alsobrooks was in a dispute over $47,000 in back property taxes for homes she owned i How to save for your child's college education 10/09/2024 08:00pm • If you're a new parent or your kids are young, start putting money into a college savings plan. Having a college fund for kids is a surefire way to help transition your children to higher education. And college, as we all know, isn't cheap. According to a U.S. News annual survey, the average t