As stores like CVS and Giant find themselves victims of organized retail theft, smaller businesses say Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed new legislation isn’t meant for them since similar crimes don’t affect them...
Residents support the intent behind the resolution but don’t agree with all aspects.
Liquor legislation aimed at reforming bar accountability draws supporters and detractors alike.
Changes in consumer practices, social detachment, and a stark shift in the economic landscape are posing challenges to small businesses in the area.
D.C., much like every major city, has a huge litter problem. But aside from being a nuisance or bad for the environment, litter can be linked to reducing mental health in residents and cause health concerns as it...
As more hotels partner with restaurants to create on-site eating options for guests, small businesses will have to compete with larger, chain restaurants for tourists' patronage.
Abandoned buildings have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic and contains problems such as rodent infestations, trespassing, and safety hazards that are a cause of concern for residents.
Ethiopia has been in a civil war for over a year with former governing party Tigray People’s Liberation Front. Demonstrators outside the State Department on Friday say the Biden administration has undermined the...
When COVID-19 struck, many businesses across D.C. closed their doors and said goodbye to their staff. Now, Logan Circle businesses face a new challenge: getting their staff to come back.
D.C council has proposed a study to move a middle school in Shaw to a vacant Banneker High School.
$800,000 spent by taxpayers this year on clean up.
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