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Freddie Mac wants on-time rent to count on credit reports 11/05/2021 09:02am • Making mortgage payments on time is a surefire way to prop up credit scores, but that���s generally not the case for paying rent on time. About the only time rental history shows up on credit reports is when delinquent rent is referred to a collection agency. Freddie Mac has a plan to change that DC Housing Authority commissioner investigated for harassing, threatening staff 10/26/2021 06:02pm • D.C.'s inspector general is now investigating whistleblower allegations of potentially criminal behavior among leadership at the District's Housing Authority. An independent investigation found sufficient grounds to discipline one of its commissioners who allegedly threatened and harassed agency DC lawmakers consider extending consumer protections to student loan borrowers 10/25/2021 04:41pm • D.C. lawmakers say student loan debt is treated differently than any other debt, with predatory lenders targeting young borrowers who oftentimes don't know their options or what terms to look for. Council members are hearing from the public and experts about how to craft legislation to protect bo Fundraising, spending for Virginia governor's race tops previous years 10/18/2021 03:29am • The latest campaign finance documents showed Democrat Terry McAuliffe outraising Republican Glenn Youngkin by about $5.5 million last month as both campaigns in the Virginia governor's race eclipsed fundraising totals from the past five election cycles. This followed GOP nominee Youngkin loaning $107M apartment high-rise in Bethesda breaks ground 10/13/2021 09:21am • Bethesda, Maryland-based Washington Property Company has broken ground on a 22-story apartment high-rise in downtown Bethesda, which is expected to be completed in 2023. The $107 million apartment community will be located at 7607 Old Georgetown Road at the intersection with Commerce Lane. It is EXPLAINER: How US states help rich foreigners shield assets 10/10/2021 12:39pm • DOVER, Del. (AP) ��� A mention of "tax havens��� typically conjures images of sun-soaked Caribbean escapes like the Cayman Islands or the buttoned-down banks of Switzerland. Not South Dakota. But a report detailing how world leaders and some of the planet's wealthiest people hide their riches has 5 things to know about the Evergrande crisis: A simple breakdown 09/27/2021 05:43am • The world is still waiting to find out what will happen to troubled Chinese conglomerate Evergrande and its enormous mountain of debt. The property developer's debt crisis is a major test for Beijing. Some analysts fear it could even turn into China's Lehman Brothers moment, sending shockwaves ac Here are the top 10 rookies to watch in the 2021-22 NHL season 09/24/2021 08:30pm • ��� 2021-22 NHL season: Here are the top 10 rookies to watch originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington With rookie training camp and prospect tournaments kicking off the starting of training camp season in the NHL, the buzz in the hockey world is focused on the youth. The future of the N Capitals prospects return to ice for rookie camp at MedStar 09/18/2021 04:31pm • ��� Capitals prospects return to ice for rookie camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington As a few dozen diehard fans made their way to MedStar Capitals Iceplex on a sleepy Saturday afternoon, it didn���t take much imagination to find out why. The Capitals and some of their best you Resources to help minority-owned small businesses thrive 09/17/2021 02:28pm • This content is provided by TD Bank. Owning a small business offers the advantages of creative freedom, flexibility and the personal satisfaction of following your dreams. And for many minority business owners, the prospect of giving back to and investing in communities of color is worth the risk McAuliffe, Youngkin clash over abortion, COVID in 1st debate 09/16/2021 11:44pm • GRUNDY, Va. (AP) ��� Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin clashed over abortion and vaccination policies Thursday in Virginia���s first gubernatorial debate of the general election season, as each sought to cast the other as extreme. The candidates in the closely watched rac Emerging stronger will take more loans and grants for DC small businesses 09/16/2021 02:36pm • This content is sponsored by Wells Fargo. The resiliency of millions of small businesses across the U.S. has been deeply tested as the pandemic lingers. With a focus on keeping small businesses open, Wells Fargo continues to provide access to vital capital and resources needed to weather the fina Original newspaper prints of US Constitution on display in Annapolis 09/13/2021 10:48am • ANNAPOLIS, Md.-- Walking into the Annapolis State House recently became a bit like time travel as several national founding documents from the 18th and 19th centuries were unveiled Thursday night as part of a Founding Freedoms exhibit. Early and immediate newspaper printings of the Declaration of What federal help is still available with jobless benefits, eviction protections ending 09/09/2021 08:00am • Americans are no longer protected from evictions or receiving beefed-up unemployment payments, but they are still benefiting from many other federal coronavirus rescue measures. More support may be on the way, as Democrats on Capitol Hill hammer out a 10-year, $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation 'Blue's Clues' host Steve is back with a message to millennials 09/09/2021 07:26am • There is a scene from a children's show many millennials still remember: the moment Steve Burns, dressed in his striped green shirt and khaki pants, picked up a large suitcase, walked out the door, and boarded an animated bus with a final wave to his "Blue's Clues" fans. The abrupt departure lon