The D.C. Council passes bills to secure the long-term presence of sports teams in the District and improve residents' living conditions near entertainment venues.

Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on Bill 24-24, aimed at banning plastic carryout bags and taxing paper ones to address environmental concerns.

Vice President Kamala Harris and family volunteered at DC Central Kitchen, aiding in distributing thousands of Thanksgiving meals to combat food insecurity in D.C.

President Joe Biden condemned Russia's aerial attack on Ukraine, which involved nearly 200 missiles and drones, emphasizing U.S. support, including air defense systems, to bolster Ukraine's defenses.

D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith and her team volunteered at the Capital Area Food Bank, packing food boxes for seniors, underscoring the department’s community engagement efforts.

National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard reports a decline in inflation to pre-pandemic levels and steady economic growth, emphasizing improvements in household incomes and affordability of essentials.

A D.C. Superior Court judge has ordered the ride-hailing service Empower to cease operations in Washington D.C. due to non-compliance with city regulations.

Montgomery County Commission for Women extends the "Women Making History Award" nomination deadline to December 12 and seeks to honor women with significant community and professional contributions.

The White House states that inflation rates fall to 2.3%, with the economy growing nearly 3%, and gas prices hitting the lowest since pre-pandemic at around $3 per gallon.

Montgomery County offers free parking in garages and lots on Nov. 30 and Dec. 21 to promote local holiday shopping, while street meters remain fee-based.

Montgomery County's Alcohol Holiday Task Force, comprising local law enforcement agencies, focuses on preventing drunk driving during the holidays, with media invited to a briefing and ride-alongs for transparency.

The District Government will modify services for Thanksgiving, maintaining essential homeless services while other operations alter schedules or close. Recreation areas remain open.

Montgomery County advances its waste reduction and recycling efforts with a 45% recycling rate, new recycling initiatives, and plans to replace its waste-to-energy facility with advanced technology.