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Pandas are coming back to the U.S. The National Zoo in D.C. could be next in line, a Chinese official hinted this week.

Pandas Are Coming Back To The U.S. -- And Maybe Soon, To D.C. A Chinese official hinted that D.C. may be one of the next cities in line to get a pair of giant pandas, after San Diego.

Local Maryland jurisdictions will lose hundreds of millions in property tax collections after a state agency missed a key mailing deadline. (via )

Maryland Counties Face ‘Hundreds Of Millions’ In Lost Property Tax Revenue After Mailing Snafu The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation failed to mail about 107,000 updated property tax assessments before the deadline at the end of last year.

Head to a Black brewers beer tasting, dance at a cumbia day party, or see the National Symphony of Ukraine at events around D.C. this weekend.

11 Things To Do Around DC This Weekend Head to a Black Brewers Tasting, dance at a cumbia day party, or see the National Symphony of Ukraine at events around D.C. this weekend.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's legislative priorities include three bills focused on supporting renters and developing affordable housing. Critics have raised concern that proposed statewide policies would overstep local authority. (via Maryland Matters)

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Responds To Concerns That His Proposed Housing Legislation Overreaches The governor testified that his housing proposal will give “incentives … not mandates” to local jurisdictions.

You asked questions about Secure DC, the massive crime bill the DC Council will cast a final vote on next month. Here are some answers:

Your Questions About The Massive D.C. Crime Bill, Answered The omnibus bill, called “Secure DC,” is expected to pass its second and final vote before the D.C. Council in early March.