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Washington D.C.
Security concerns take toll on pandemic-ravaged Washington businesses
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 14, 2021
Instead of an inauguration boost, businesses in and around the nation's capital plan to curtail hours or even close.
How the Capitol insurrection affects those who live and work in Washington
by
David Brancaccio
and Kimberly Adams
Jan 7, 2021
Wednesday's violence caused chaos for our democracy, but also for people living, working and running businesses.
Meet Gaile, 70, convenience store cashier
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 18, 2020
Gaile is part of the sales industry and works part time. She's part of the largest growing segment of workers — those over 55.
When teachers can't afford to live where they work
by
Amy Scott
Feb 14, 2020
A startup partners with school districts to help educators buy homes.
Landing a home on a teacher's salary
by
Amy Scott
Feb 12, 2020
In exchange for a big cut, a startup is helping educators to buy houses in expensive cities.
President Trump’s July 4 events in Washington, D.C. come at a cost
Jul 4, 2019
Tanks, flyovers and extra policing all add to the tab for a military-themed “Salute to America."
Departing members of Congress lobby for new jobs
Dec 12, 2018
An exodus of lawmakers means tough competition for lobbying jobs.
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Amazon splits HQ between New York and northern Virginia
Nov 13, 2018
The decision ends intense competition between North American cities to win Amazon and its promise of 50,000 new jobs.
March against gun violence gains philanthropic help
by
Andy Uhler
Mar 23, 2018
Tomorrow, hundreds of thousands of people will march in Washington, D.C., in support of stricter gun control laws. Survivors of last month’s deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida, helped organize the March for Our Lives … and they’ve raised a lot of money to make it happen. How much do events like this cost, and […]
City workers in D.C. have two months to complete sexual harassment training
Dec 20, 2017
As prominent men across media, entertainment and politics face a flood sexual harassment allegations, Washington, D.C., is committing to addressing the problem. No, not Congress, but the District of Columbia. Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser signed an order mandating that all 30,000 city employees complete sexual harassment training by February. Click the audio player above to […]