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DC to Provide Free Internet for 25,000 Low-Income Students, Families
Up to 25,000 low-income students and families in D.C. are set to be provided free internet connections under a new initiative from Mayor Muriel Bowser. The $3.3 million plan will connect eligible D.C. Public School and public charter school students with RCN or Comcast broadband internet, which is more reliable than alternatives such as cellular data, Bowser says. “This investment…
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Curtains Closed: How DC's Burgeoning Theatre Scene Is Adapting to COVID-19
Actor’s Equity, a national actors’ union, recently called the Washington, D.C. region one of the fastest-growing theater towns in America. But, it’s been nearly two months since dozens of local theaters sent actors home and went dark because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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DC Mayor Says Field Hospital Is ‘Insurance Policy' Against Anticipated Coronavirus Surge
Washington, D.C., has seen a lower level of coronavirus infections than anticipated, but Mayor Muriel Bowser says the city will continue to prepare to expand the number of hospital beds to accommodate patients. “We have lower levels of infection than we expected but we continue to see cases and growing cases so we’re very very focused on making sure...
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DC Mayor Looking to Reopen Economy, But ‘We Have to Be Safe'
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the city is looking for ways to reopen the local economy that’s ground to a halt as the city stems the spread of the novel coronavirus and called on the federal government to assist with widespread testing. “We’re looking at ways to reopen our economy, to get people back to work. People are really...
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Ex-Maryland Congressman John Delaney Ends 2020 Presidential Bid
John Delaney is ending his presidential campaign after pouring millions of his own money into the effort.
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Maryland Woman Hopes Her Survival Story Inspires Others to Escape Domestic Violence
A Maryland woman whose ex-boyfriend set her on fire hopes sharing her story will inspire others to escape domestic violence.
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Amazon Expands Hours for Tuesday's Career Day in Arlington
Amazon announced it’s expanding hours of its Amazon Career Day Tuesday at six sites across the U.S., including in Arlington, Virginia, where it’s building a second headquarters.
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Looking to Hire 30,000, Amazon Plans Career Day in 6 Cities
Amazon is going on a hiring spree. The online shopping giant is holding an event it’s calling Amazon Career Day at six sites across the U.S. next week, including in Arlington, Virginia.
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Farm Nonprofit Makes Opportunities for All in Loudoun County
A couple left fast-paced D.C. life behind for Loudoun County, where they are making opportunities for their own autistic son and others with special needs.
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DC Area Blood Donation Shortage Imperils Local Patients
The country is dealing with a serious blood shortage, even as the country wraps up National Blood Donor Month. Kaitlyn Adams, a 19-year-old with a blood disorder, knows how dangerous a shortage can be.
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