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President Trump’s July 4 events in Washington, D.C. come at a cost
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
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
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Dec 12, 2018
An exodus of lawmakers means tough competition for lobbying jobs.
Amazon splits HQ between New York and northern Virginia
by Associated Press
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…
City workers in D.C. have two months to complete sexual harassment training
by Aaron Schrank
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…
Expat tax burden could shift
by Jed Kim
Oct 30, 2017
Americans overseas pay income taxes both in the U.S. and in the countries where they work. Now lawmakers could lighten the burden for individuals. As the tax overhaul is drafted in Washington, a range of complaints about expat taxes will…
If your neighborhood's name changes, it's probably being gentrified
by Adam Allington
Jul 18, 2017
Creative neighborhood renaming is common in real estate, but not all residents are on board with the trend.
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Washington’s luxury home market gets big boost from Trump cabinet picks
by Adam Allington
May 1, 2017
While certainly not a cheap place to live, Washington, D.C., has never really been known as a place where the uber-wealthy go to buy property. But, some current members of President Trump’s cabinet may have changed that, according to a…
Women's march on DC made possible through digital innovations
by Adam Allington
Jan 17, 2017
It's now easier than ever to organize large protests thanks to today's tech.
Flooding, closures and electrical meltdowns: the nation’s worst public transit systems
by Greta Hallberg
Jun 22, 2016
The metro system in Washington D.C. is facing a slew of infrastructure issues lately, but it’s not the only public transit that needs some major TLC.