Friday, April 26, 2019

Local Headlines: A federal program was established to help disadvantaged areas. That’s not where most of the money goes.

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Essential news for the Greater Washington area
Evelyn Hockstein / For The Washington Post
A federal program was established to help disadvantaged areas. That's not where most of the money goes.
Eleven businesses accounted for more than 70 percent of HUBZone dollars awarded, with money often going to wealthier areas.
As pot flourishes in D.C., federal ban restricts use by tenants in public housing
Marijuana is legal in the nation's capital but not on federal land and in government-subsidized dwellings.
 
D.C.-area forecast: Waves of showers possible, and a strong to severe storm threat this afternoon
There may be a few rounds of raindrops. The focus is on afternoon and perhaps into evening.
 
Coast Guard officer accused of terror plot remains in custody, but judge will consider terms of a release
Christopher Hasson, who prosecutors say planned to target politicians and journalists, had asked a federal judge to free him, pending a trial on gun and drug charges.
 
Fewer are using it, but revenue still is up on the Dulles Toll Road
Revenues from the increased tolls are being used to pay for the Silver Line.
 
 
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Maria Butina, Russian who conspired to infiltrate the NRA, due for sentencing
Prosecutors are seeking an 18-month prison term, as her lawyers ask for time served and deportation.
 
Federal agents search Baltimore City Hall and Mayor Catherine Pugh's homes
The action increased calls for the mayor to resign amid controversy over her book deals.
 
Teachers and students protest the D.C. education budget, calling it inequitable
They called on the mayor to invest more in schools.
 
Metro selects sites for two new office buildings as part of consolidation plan
Cost savings cited as transit agency presses to move from outdated headquarters and leased space.
 
 
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Preschool director placed on leave amid allegations teacher sexually abused students
Washington Hebrew says action does not mean it agrees with assertion it did not properly handle abuse reports.
 
Perspective
Time's up, baby boomers. It's Gen X's turn now.
Take the mic away from them and give the next generation a shot at leading.
 
After deadly violence worldwide, Maryland faith leaders break matzoh together
Interfaith gathering showed unity in the face of attacks on religious institutions.
 
A Dupont Circle rowhouse retains echoes of its past
HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The neo-Richardsonian Romanesque home met the fate of many large houses before the current owners restored it.
 
 
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