Prince George's has the most new businesses of any Maryland county - what's behind the surge? - Maryland Matters marylandmatters.org/2024/05/27/pri…

Community outrage compels Arlington County Board NOT to evict Black family from multi-generational home; Board takes zero responsibility, blames neighborhood 😲 arlnow.com/2024/05/29/new…

We donated $5M to Howard University (Howard University), the largest-ever gift to the renowned HBCU’s College of Engineering & Architecture: bit.ly/3KvNdC1.

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This Just In: #TKPK was awarded a $26,000 grant from Maryland Department of Aging (MDoA) “Aging In Place” Grant Program. Funds will be used to support the Village of Takoma Park's Small Home Repair Program! Learn more about the grant award on the #TKPK blog: bit.ly/45TOpJl

Summer Fun Continues in #Uptown! 🎵 Wednesday Jazz🎷July 17 ft. Harlan Jones and friends. Join us on the 700 blk Kennedy St and #shoplocal 🥪🍣🍕🍨!

On July 27 at 10am, Mayor's Office of the Clean City is hosting a Roll Off Day for e-cycling, document shredding, and bulk trash at North Michigan Park Rec Center. For more info, visit communityaffairs.dc.gov/mocc or call 202-727-6377. NOTE: hazardous waste is NOT accepted at this event.

We're 61 days away from the opening of #DCHPAP DC Home Purchase Assistance Program for the new fiscal year. October 1st. Praying for purchasers to get transparency on the program changes ahead of October 1st. Buyers checking in. Advance notice of changes is needed. @DCDCHCD

Deputy director of DC Dept of Buildings resigns after being fined $25,000 for secretly having a second job with Fannie Mae and serving as a council member for the city of Falls Church while on DC government time. NBC4 Washington

Hello DC311 We’d like your assistance in removing sofa set dumped on the median at Kansas Ave and Chillum Pl NE. Thank you!

#VirginiaTech ranked sixth among all U.S. public schools and first among all Virginia schools in the 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranking of the U.S. Colleges. 🙌 brnw.ch/21wMsFF

NEW: Curbio will pay $7.5 million for a home renovation scheme that trapped DC homeowners — including many seniors — in financially devastating contracts. Curbio will also be required to end its predatory practices. If you mess with DC seniors, we will hold you accountable.

NEW: A quiet 2023 change to eviction law allowed tenants to exploit D.C.'s rental assistance program to avoid paying rent and stay in their homes. It's at the root of the crisis engulfing the District's housing industry, Jon Banister reports bisnow.com/washington-dc/…

In 1906, four men bought acres of land off Wisconsin Avenue to establish an upscale Black neighborhood. However, threats of violence and the end of its agreement ended those plans. A new historical marker put up on Saturday tells Belmont's story. wtop.com/montgomery-cou…

Prince George's County Council Passes Senior Housing Tax Credit washingtoninformer.com/senior-propert…

Black business owners in D.C., like Romeo Morgan, allege systemic harassment under the "Vacant to Vibrant" law, claiming false blight designations force property sales below market value. Community advocates demand legislation that protects Black-owned properties against

I’m still in disbelief this happened. Here it is. Timelapse of historic New Orleans snow storm. Snow got up to 12 inches on my snowboard in the French Quarter.

NEW: The 435-unit Meadow Green Courts affordable housing complex, across the river from RFK Stadium, is going to a foreclosure auction. It is the latest sign of distress caused by unpaid rent, an issue D.C. housing owners say hasn't improved. My latest: bisnow.com/washington-dc/…

Three D.C. universities have secured the highest research designation possible for a U.S. academic institution. One of them, Howard, is the only historically Black university to hold R1 status. bizjournals.com/washington/new…

We asked #Hokies to call someone they love. This was this result. 🧡 Happy #ValentinesDay, Hokies!