FTC’s RentGrow Settlement Puts Tenant-Screening Data Under Scrutiny
A proposed $2.25 million RentGrow settlement alleges duplicate records and dispute failures that could affect renters’ access to housing.
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June State Job Data Showed a Divided U.S. Labor Market
June state data showed a 4-point unemployment gap and concentrated payroll gains, revealing why the 4.2% national rate does not fit every worker.
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CPSC Seeks Recall of Lakkzoom Immersion Heaters
Federal officials seek a court-ordered recall of Lakkzoom immersion heaters after alleging they can overheat and ignite within minutes.
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New York says federal freeze puts $445 million in wind projects at risk
New York is asking to join a federal lawsuit over an alleged Pentagon review freeze affecting two proposed projects, an estimated $445 million in investment and 806 jobs.
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Google Search Remedies Move Into Compliance Phase as Staff Rules Remain Unresolved
A July 22 federal filing shows Google’s search remedies are entering implementation, while parties still negotiate rules protecting and limiting Technical Committee staff.
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D.C. begins testing reflective pavement at five heat-island sites
DDOT launched a five-site pilot of three reflective pavement products, with daytime closures during application and an evaluation report planned by the end of 2026.
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D.C. Pepco shutoff protection ended July 28. What customers should know
The District’s temporary protection for some residential Pepco customers expired July 28. Shutoffs still require notice, and payment plans and utility assistance remain available to eligible households.
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D.C. Police Report Rise in Dangerous-Weapon Assaults as Homicides, Robberies Decline
Preliminary MPD data through July 31 show dangerous-weapon assaults up 44%, while D.C. homicides and robberies fell from the comparable 2025 period.
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Bowser Opposes Federal Review of D.C. Taxing Authority
Mayor Muriel Bowser said she opposes the D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act, placing the District’s taxation powers and home-rule authority at issue.
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D.C. United to host Loudoun United in Aug. 5 DMV Derby at Audi Field
D.C. United will host USL Championship club Loudoun United FC in the 2026 DMV Derby, a friendly set for Aug. 5 at Audi Field.
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D.C. seeks public input on 180-acre RFK Campus redevelopment plan before Aug. 14 deadline
D.C. officials have released a draft master plan for the 180-acre RFK Campus along the Anacostia River. The proposal projects 5,000 to 6,500 homes and calls for public comments by Aug. 14.
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Transportation Department scraps approved Union Station expansion plan, shifts to public-private partnership
The U.S. Department of Transportation says it is abandoning a previously approved expansion approach for Washington Union Station and directing $24 million toward developing a public-private partnership.
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Great American Farmers Market opens in Washington as part of America 250 celebrations
The Great American Farmers Market opened Aug. 3 across from the U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters in Southwest Washington, bringing more than 80 vendors to the city during National Farmers Market Week.
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D.C. candidates face August 5 deadline to qualify for November general-election ballot
Candidates seeking ballot access for the District’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election have until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, to file with the D.C. Board of Elections.
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Smithsonian’s “By the People” initiative heads toward its August 2026 conclusion
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s nationwide “By the People: Conversations Beyond 250” initiative is bringing community-created cultural programs to participating states, Washington, D.C., and four U.S. territories through August 2026.
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D.C. Council gives final approval to ticket-resale regulation and caps
The D.C. Council gave final approval July 16, 2026, to the RESALE Act, which regulates secondary ticket sales and caps resale prices.
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Library of Congress announces 2026 National Book Festival lineup for Aug. 22 in Washington
The Library of Congress has released the author lineup for the 2026 National Book Festival, scheduled for Aug. 22 at the Washington Convention Center.
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White House announces 50% duties on specified Canadian dairy and motor-vehicle products
The White House issued two proclamations setting additional 50% duties on specified Canadian dairy and motor-vehicle-related products, scheduled to take effect Aug. 19.
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Bowser declines to sign D.C. Council budget, citing projected $837 million fiscal cliff
Mayor Muriel Bowser declined to sign the D.C. Council’s FY2027 budget on July 28, while allowing the plan to proceed without a veto.
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DC launches centralized office to coordinate school safety
Washington, DC, has launched a centralized School Safety Office to coordinate safety supports, behavioral-health resources and guidance across public, charter, private and parochial schools.
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D.C. launches five-site cool-pavement pilot to reduce urban heat
The District Department of Transportation has begun applying solar-reflective pavement coatings at five Washington sites designated as urban heat islands. American University will measure conditions before and after installation, with a comparative report planned by the end of 2026.
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D.C. election officials document June special-election audit as November ballot access opens
The D.C. Board of Elections listed a July 9 public manual audit of selected precincts from the June 16 special election and said ballot access for the Nov. 3 general election opened June 12.