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DevelopmentA developer wants to move nearly 61,000 square feet of Carlyle office space to senior housingIf you follow Carlyle, here's the latest on its last undeveloped corner. 18th Street Development LLC, an affiliate of Denver-based healthcare realtor NexCore Group, wants to shift nearly 61,000 square feet of approved office space to residential use at 1900 Eisenhower Avenue and 765 John Carlyle Street. The John Carlyle building would shrink from 12 to eight stories, and the 18-story senior building would get more units.Today’s editionRead

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    NPR Economics Correspondent Scott Horsley on Inflation, Housing Costs and the Job Market

    aired; November 2, 2026 The economy is sending some mixed signals. While unemployment remains relatively low and economic growth has been solid, many Americans are still feeling the pressure of rising prices, housing costs and slower wage growth. On The Spark, NPR Chief Economics Correspondent Scott Horsley joins us to break down what’s happening and why the current job and housing markets are presenting some unusual challenges. Horsley also discusses what he’s hearing from listeners and public radio supporters, including concerns about affordability and the economy heading into the…

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  • MetroSome Commanders fans who rode the Orange Line home after Sunday's game found themselves locked in at the Vienna station, with no Metro workers in sight.

    Some Commanders fans who rode the Orange Line home after Sunday's game found themselves locked in at the Vienna station, with no Metro workers in sight. Fan Chris Comerford told WTOP his ride was a two-hour trip instead of his typical one hour, and both exits were locked.

    Around Virginia · Today’s editionSources: NBC4 Washington, WTOP News