Recent News About Washington, D.c.
Cuccinelli: Democratic leaders 'are hiding through Election Day hoping no one takes notice of them and their lack of action to defend the border'
By John Kelly | Aug 4, 2022
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser called for National Guard activation last week to assist with people who have entered the country illegally at the southern border that were bussed to the nation's capital from Texas and Arizona.
Taiwan-based company says it can help online content providers expand income
By George Willis | Dec 5, 2021
A new digital program is available to help professionals connect with prospective clients quickly and efficiently.
Leaders of D.C. hone in on re-building the economy
By Trina Thomas | Jan 11, 2021
Connected DMV is a group that focuses on economic growth and development in Washington D.C. and has created a task force that released a report with 12 initiatives to overcome the negative effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the local economy.
21 microbusinesses in wards 7 & 8 receive Dream Grant
By Trina Thomas | Jan 11, 2021
Mayor Muriel Bowser recently announced that the Fiscal Year 2021 Ward 7 & 8 Microbusiness Dream Grants would go to 21 recipients.
Live entertainment venues see glimmer of hope as Congress agrees on $15 billion in designated Covid-19 funding to keep the industry afloat
By Giovanni Whaley | Dec 28, 2020
There's a glimmer of hope on the horizon for local live entertainment venues nationwide that have been devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic, as Congress has agreed on a coronavirus relief package that promises to inject $15 billion in federal relief, through the 'Save Our Stages Act,' into the struggling industry, but unfortunately, for many entrepreneurs, the allocation of monies is too little, and coming much too late.
RiverPoint at Buzzard Point has its newest tenant in DC Central Kitchen
By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 14, 2020
This month, DC Central Kitchen inked a contract lease for a 36,000 square foot facility at RiverPoint at Buzzard Point.
District partners with local organizations, businesses to promote local shopping online
By Benjamin Kibbey | Dec 14, 2020
A new online shopping platform intended to promote local businesses – dubbed Shop in the District – is now available to residents due to a partnership between the District and the Washington D.C. Economic Partnership (WDCEP).
Despite positive 3rd quarter GDP numbers, American economy is projected to suffer until 2023
By Savannah Howe | Nov 16, 2020
While the U.S. economy rebounded at an impressive pace in the third quarter, pains from the COVID-19 pandemic recession could be felt well into next year despite the greater than $3 trillion in relief aid that has been injected into the economy, according to an Oct. 29 article from ABC News 10.