|||{{headline}}D.C. teachers have stepped forward to inform the D.C. State Board of Education that they believe the city needs more black teachers.As the have prompted conversations about race across America, D.C. teachers have stepped forward to inform the D.C. State Board of Education that they believe the city needs more black teachers.At Wednesday night’s regularly-scheduled meeting, teachers expressed support for a resolution aimed at getting more black teachers into local classrooms.Maya Baum, who described herself as a white 4th grade teacher at Thomson Elementary, testified that she...…|||{{headline}}D.C. teachers have stepped forward to inform the D.C. State Board of Education that they believe the city needs more black teachers.As the have prompted conversations about race across America, D.C. teachers have stepped forward to inform the D.C. State Board of Education that they believe the city needs more black teachers.At Wednesday night’s regularly-scheduled meeting, teachers expressed support for a resolution aimed at getting more black teachers into local classrooms.Maya Baum, who described herself as a white 4th grade teacher at Thomson Elementary, testified that she...WW…

|||{{headline}}There's a push in the Maryland General Assembly to change the state's alcohol sales laws to allow beer and wine on the shelves of grocery and convenience stores.There’s a push in the Maryland General Assembly to change the state’s alcohol sales law to allow beer and wine on grocery and convenience stores’ shelves.The Maryland Retailers Association is pushing for the change, telling lawmakers in Annapolis that the state’s consumers don’t have the convenience that 85% of Americans have — the ability to buy beer and wine in grocery stores.“Maryland is one of four states left...…|||{{headline}}There's a push in the Maryland General Assembly to change the state's alcohol sales laws to allow beer and wine on the shelves of grocery and convenience stores.There’s a push in the Maryland General Assembly to change the state’s alcohol sales law to allow beer and wine on grocery and convenience stores’ shelves.The Maryland Retailers Association is pushing for the change, telling lawmakers in Annapolis that the state’s consumers don’t have the convenience that 85% of Americans have — the ability to buy beer and wine in grocery stores.“Maryland is one of four states left...WW…

|||{{headline}}The governor said the federal funding process must be streamlined, and states should be given more flexibility to choose the most needed projects to keep things moving in cities, suburbs and rural areas.Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan told Congress on Tuesday that rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure would create jobs and help the nation’s economy recover from the ravages of the coronavirus pandemic.But Hogan said the federal funding process must be streamlined, and states should be given more flexibility to choose the most needed projects to keep things moving in cities, suburbs...…|||{{headline}}The governor said the federal funding process must be streamlined, and states should be given more flexibility to choose the most needed projects to keep things moving in cities, suburbs and rural areas.Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan told Congress on Tuesday that rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure would create jobs and help the nation’s economy recover from the ravages of the coronavirus pandemic.But Hogan said the federal funding process must be streamlined, and states should be given more flexibility to choose the most needed projects to keep things moving in cities, suburbs...WW…

|||{{headline}}Beginning Sunday, Metrobus riders will resume front-door boarding and paying fares for the first time since March, when riders were ordered to board through the rear doors, away from the bus operator and fare box, as a COVID-19 precaution.Beginning Sunday, Metrobus riders will resume front-door boarding and paying fares for the first time since March, when riders were ordered to board through the rear doors, away from the bus operator and fare box, as a COVID-19 precaution.The transit union representing Metrobus operators, pointing to the surge in the pandemic, objected over...…|||{{headline}}Beginning Sunday, Metrobus riders will resume front-door boarding and paying fares for the first time since March, when riders were ordered to board through the rear doors, away from the bus operator and fare box, as a COVID-19 precaution.Beginning Sunday, Metrobus riders will resume front-door boarding and paying fares for the first time since March, when riders were ordered to board through the rear doors, away from the bus operator and fare box, as a COVID-19 precaution.The transit union representing Metrobus operators, pointing to the surge in the pandemic, objected over...WW…

|||{{headline}}With sharply reduced ridership and lacking fresh federal relief, Metro is proposing a new operating budget with a nearly $500 million deficit. Here's what to know.change volumeNBC Washington's Adam Tuss on Metro's proposed budget cutsWith sharply reduced ridership and lacking fresh federal relief, Metro is proposing a new operating budget with a nearly $500 million deficit.Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld said Monday the proposed 2021 budget includes closing Metrorail at 9 p.m., ending weekend service, closing 19 rail stations and reducing the number of trains, which...…|||{{headline}}With sharply reduced ridership and lacking fresh federal relief, Metro is proposing a new operating budget with a nearly $500 million deficit. Here's what to know.change volumeNBC Washington's Adam Tuss on Metro's proposed budget cutsWith sharply reduced ridership and lacking fresh federal relief, Metro is proposing a new operating budget with a nearly $500 million deficit.Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld said Monday the proposed 2021 budget includes closing Metrorail at 9 p.m., ending weekend service, closing 19 rail stations and reducing the number of trains, which...WW…

|||{{headline}}Some restaurants are getting rid of tips and replacing them with a surcharge on the dining tab, including this D.C. restaurant.Some restaurants are getting rid of tips and replacing them with a surcharge on the dining tab.COVID-19’s financial bite has been especially hard on restaurants, forcing many to close. Others that are still operating are taking a fresh look at the way they do business.During the height of the pandemic, the industry estimates up to 90% of restaurant staff were knocked out of work.At , a full-service Burmese restaurant on H Street Northeast, co-owner...…|||{{headline}}Some restaurants are getting rid of tips and replacing them with a surcharge on the dining tab, including this D.C. restaurant.Some restaurants are getting rid of tips and replacing them with a surcharge on the dining tab.COVID-19’s financial bite has been especially hard on restaurants, forcing many to close. Others that are still operating are taking a fresh look at the way they do business.During the height of the pandemic, the industry estimates up to 90% of restaurant staff were knocked out of work.At , a full-service Burmese restaurant on H Street Northeast, co-owner...WW…