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A look at stories making headlines from DC News Now on Jan. 27, 2023.

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Parents are frustrated after learning that nearly three dozen Prince George's County high school seniors didn't meet the graduation requirement after a glitch in the system the school uses to verify credits.

Read more here: https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/prince-georges-county/families-frustrated-about-prince-georges-co-school-system-glitch-after-learning-some-seniors-didnt-meet-graduation-requirements/

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Some Fairfax County teachers have raised concerns over the newest budget proposal from the school district -- including worries about how veteran employees are incentivized to stay on staff.

Read more here: https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/virginia/fairfax-county/fairfax-co-school-staff-is-in-line-for-a-pay-raise-some-wonder-if-enough-is-being-done/

Grocery shopping will soon get tougher for millions of families across the country, as emergency food benefits are set to expire. That includes here in the DMV.

Read more here: https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/emergency-snap-benefits-set-to-expire-soon/

A look at stories making headlines in Washington, Maryland, and Virginia from DC News Now on January 26, 2023.

The Metropolitan Police Department was on the scene of a barricade situation in Northwest Thursday morning.

Read more here: https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/barricade-situation-in-northwest-dc/

Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he was "frustrated" with state Democrats after a swift rejection Thursday of his proposed 15-week ban on abortion. He said he wants to revisit the issue that both Democrats and Republicans agree on the state.

Read more here: https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/virginia/exclusive-va-gov-youngkin-decries-state-senate-dems-rejecting-15-week-abortion-ban/

Consumers may see less money in their bank accounts given gas prices going up, and the cost of groceries remaining high, but phone apps can help track your spending habits.

As we continue to see kids involved in crime in D.C., many are strategizing how to keep them occupied and away from bad decisions. One of the biggest tools is recreation centers across the district.

Read more here: https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/dc-recreation-centers-working-to-keep-kids-away-from-crime/