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Community pushes for transparency on RFK stadium proceeding 02/26/2019 01:04am • WASHINGTON — A public meeting Monday night on the fourth floor of RFK Stadium intended to update the community on the site’s redevelopment quickly turned into a discussion about the Burgundy and Gold elephant in the building. After some quick details from Events DC about the state of the mult Arlington eyes cuts to cultural affairs, theater programs in 2020 budget 02/25/2019 04:10am • WASHINGTON — Walk into the Scenic Studio at the rear of the Gunston Middle School in Arlington, and you will see local theater volunteers with paint brushes and construction tools in hand — creating sets for community theater, children's theater and other groups. Many of those theater-loving Car Review: Kia Rio goes from bargain basement to sophisticated subcompact hatch 02/24/2019 09:11am • WASHINGTON — It wasn’t long ago that the Kia Rio was just basic transportation for those who wanted to buy new and not used. It was loud and not very pleasant inside. Come to think of it, I would pay more if I heard that was my ride at the rental car counter. But in 2018, Kia went back to the dr Amazon's move to Crystal City raises concern for working poor 02/23/2019 03:29pm • WASHINGTON — Plans are on track for Amazon HQ2 to move into Crystal City, but advocates for working class communities of color are concerned that the project will displace homes in the nearby neighborhood of "Arlandria." Arlandria, north of Del Ray, is popularly known as Chirilagua in deference 6 small business tax deductions 02/19/2019 09:35am • Small business owners looking to reduce their tax burden can take advantage of several money-saving deductions. These include existing deductions, such as those for vehicle expenses and home offices, as well as a brand new qualified business income deduction that will allow some small business owner New town homes leasing at Dulles Town Center (with shuttles to Metro) 02/18/2019 07:55am • WASHINGTON — City Center Townes, the first rental town homes at Dulles Town Center, started leasing the first 30 of its 66 town houses that have been added to the Town Center master plan. The two- and three-bedroom town houses with garages start at $2,650 a month. Residents will have full a JPMorgan Chase brings minority business lending program to DC area 02/11/2019 09:49am • WASHINGTON — JPMorgan Chase, which opened its first retail banking branch in D.C. last fall with a promise of $4 billion in regional home and small business lending, has expanded its Entrepreneurs of Color Fund to the area, with loans and business training for minority entrepreneurs in the region. Alexandria property tax assessments are coming: Residential up 2 percent 02/08/2019 10:12am • WASHINGTON — The Alexandria City Council will review 2019 property assessments next week, and most homeowners will see an increase. For 2019 assessments, 49 percent of single-family homes will see an increase, and 57 percent of condominium owners will see an increase. The average residential as Your Guide to Purchasing Rental Car Insurance 02/06/2019 07:00pm • The last thing tired travelers want to do after arriving in a new city is to stand at the car rental desk and negotiate auto rental insurance with the on-duty attendant. After all, a rental company's collision damage waiver, which protects against damage to the rental vehicle, can cost between $10 30 Hot New Hotels to Check Out in 2019 02/04/2019 07:00pm • With modern-day perks like private butlers and pick-your-own prices, these fabulous new hotels may be perfect for your next vacation.Are you planning your 2019 travels but don't know where to stay? Consider some new properties that boast luxurious and unusual amenities. From resorts set along the de 4 Strategies for Lowering Your Internet Bill 02/04/2019 07:00pm • For many people, high-speed home internet service is a significant monthly expense. Availability and price vary widely between locations, but many people pay as much as $100 or more a month for high-speed internet and $200 or more a month for a bundled internet, phone and television service. Further The 50 best hotels in the US 2019 02/04/2019 07:00pm • From the shores of Oahu to the streets of New York City, these spectacular properties are a cut above the rest. Even after countless comparisons, choosing the right hotel for your much-anticipated vacation can feel like a challenge. That's why U.S. News did the work for you. Using a comprehensive Rooftop ice skating in Bethesda — and spiked hot chocolate, too 02/04/2019 07:50am • A new ice rink on the roof of the Canopy by Hilton will benefit Mel’s Rink Foundation. (Courtesy Canopy by Hilton) WASHINGTON — A synthetic ice-skating rink is open on the roof terrace at the Canopy by Hilton at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, and will support a local nonprofit. The ri Long & Foster goes straight for Amazon HQ2 buyers and renters 02/04/2019 07:49am • WASHINGTON — The D.C. region's largest residential real estate network is putting its heft directly at the feet of would-be workers at Amazon's future second headquarters. Long & Foster has launched a catch-all website specifically for the future home of HQ2 in Virginia's National Landing. What You Need to Know About Tenant Rights in California 01/29/2019 07:00pm • You may be a couple days late on making your rent payment. You may have lost hot water for the fourth time in two months, with your landlord now avoiding your phone calls. You may still be waiting on your security deposit long after you moved out of your last apartment. Whatever the issue may be, y