St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish.
13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day.
Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
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Wisconsin Avenue Development Framework: What You Need To Know
The D.C. Office of Planning (OP) provided an update on the Wisconsin Avenue Development Framework at a public meeting. The framework, finalized in February 2024, aims to increase housing and affordable housing opportunities along Wisconsin Avenue through zoning changes. OP is developing new special purpose zones for higher-density areas and proposing map amendments for moderate-density areas. Community input is being sought on whether projects should undergo Design Review. The proposed zoning changes will focus on private properties and enhance affordable housing production in Ward 3.
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Fed Expected to Maintain Rates Amid Presidential Pressure
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep its key interest rate steady at approximately 4.3%, halting its streak of three consecutive rate cutsRecent data reflects robust hiring and progress on inflation, prompting officials to advocate for a slower pace of rate reductions.
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Financial Benefits of Eco-Friendly Homes
Green properties offer immediate cost savings through renewable energy systems, lowering energy bills by up to 50%.Sustainable homes reduce water consumption costs with rainwater harvesting and low-flow plumbing, saving up to 30%.
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Smart Homebuying: Tips Every First-Timer Needs
Location and Budget:
– Choose a neighborhood based on safety and schools.
– Set a clear budget before searching.
Credit and Preapproval:
– Check your credit score for better rates.
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Significant Increase in Washington DC Metro Area Home Listings Influences Real Estate Market
The Washington DC metro area experienced a 23% year-over-year increase in home listings, with Virginia seeing a 60%-70% surge. This rise in housing inventory during winter has caught the attention of market analysts and may impact economic sectors like cryptocurrency. Following the housing data, Bitcoin's price rose by 2.5% to $52,300, and Ethereum increased by 1.8% to $3,150, with trading volumes for both cryptocurrencies surging. AI-related tokens also saw price increases.
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Happy Women’s Day
International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote.
Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations started celebrating the day.
International Women's Day has become a date to celebrate how far women have come in society, in politics and economics.
While the political roots of the day mean, strikes and protests are organized to raise awareness of continued inequality.