Local News for DC/DMV | The Locally TimesLatest local accountability journalism for the DC/DMV metro. Free, AI-powered, no ads.Local News for DC/DMVBora Biologics bought Rockville manufacturing site for $122.5 millionThe acquisition of the former MacroGenics facility retains 140 jobs in Montgomery County.Business & Economy District of Columbia Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against RealPage and 14 Residential LandlordsThe lawsuit alleges that the defendants utilized algorithmic pricing software to artificially inflate rental costs for over 100,000 residential units in the District of Columbia.Public Safety Arlington housing gap leaves 10,000 low-income renters without deep affordabilityData shows a 21% surge in very low-income renters against a stagnant supply of just 164 deeply affordable units.Environment & Land Use District of Columbia Proposes Legislative Reforms to Address Multifamily Housing StagnationThe proposed legislative package aims to reverse a 35% decline in new multifamily building permits by streamlining the approval process for projects exceeding 50 units.Politics & Government Fairfax County School Board supports 1% sales tax for $400M repair backlogEducation Fairfax County Public Schools Upgrades Oak View Elementary HVAC SystemsThe transition from water-cooled systems to electric heat pumps at Oak View Elementary is projected to reduce annual energy consumption by 25%.Environment & Land Use Mount Rainier raised vacant property tax rate to $4 per $100The City Council increased the vacant property tax rate by 60% for Fiscal Year 2027, effective July 1.Environment & Land Use WSSC Water Issues Boil Water Advisory for Southern Prince George’s CountyResidents in Accokeek and Clinton are advised to boil water following a water main break.Public Safety DC Water suspends service disconnections during extreme regional heat waveMayor Muriel Bowser activated an Extreme Heat Alert through July 5, halting service disconnections as temperatures approach 109 degrees.Public Safety Prince William County approves $1.6 million grant for Sandberg Development headquartersThe Swedish investment firm will build an 87,565-square-foot facility in Park, creating 32 jobs with $43 million investment.Business & Economy