A view of National Airport from Haines Point by angela n. licensed under Creative Commons.

Congress negotiates deal to add five daily long-distance flights to DCA

The increase, which is part of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, is opposed by Virginia and Maryland senators.  Champions of the bill argue adding flights will lower flight prices by increasing competition, while opponents cite safety concerns associated with more plane traffic at National Airport.  (Alexander Bolton / The Hill)  

MoCo Council prepares to interview candidate for Planning Board

Planning Board incumbent Shawn Bartley is scheduled to interview with the Montgomery County Council today, April 30. He is the Planning Board’s sole Republican member, and the only candidate scheduled for an interview today.  (Ginny Bixby / MoCo 360)  

Fairfax County set to raise real estate taxes to meet county needs

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors plans to raise the real estate tax from $1.095 to $1.125 per $100 of assessed value to make up for decreased state funding and decreased commercial sector revenues. The revenue would largely go toward increasing teacher and county employee pay.   (James Jarvis / FFXNow)  

Alexandria affordable housing advocacy group hosts candidate forum

The forum, which will include mayoral and city council candidates, will be held Thursday, May 2, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at 3801 Mount Vernon Avenue. The group hosting the forum, Tenant and Workers United, advocates for affordable housing and other issues affecting immigrant and low-income communities. Early voting will begin this Friday, May 3.  (Vernon Miles / ALXNow)  

Sligo Creek Parkway to be partially closed to cars for a street festival this Saturday

A one-mile stretch of Sligo Creek Parkway will be closed on Saturday, May 4, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm as part of Montgomery County’s Open Parkways Program. There will be food, entertainment, and activities for all ages.  (Elia Griffin / MoCo360)  

Average home price in Georgetown rose by 21% compared to spring 2023

The average home price is $2.055 million in Georgetown, up by 21% compared to the same period last year. Georgetown has seen 39 house sales this year, with 61% of those being paid in cash and 33% selling in less than ten days.   (UrbanTurf)  

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