Local Business
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Soul Food Restaurant Anticipated Inauguration Windfall, Hobbled by Capitol Shutdown
The shutdown has affected many small businesses that make livings during big Washington events such as presidential Inaugurations, including Wednesday’s…
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Pepco Offers Programs, Assistance to Customers Behind on Bills
Pepco customers struggling to pay their bills due to the coronavirus pandemic are reminded of programs and assistance the company…
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Safeway Closes D.C. Locations Amid Protests
Safeway announced Wednesday that is closing all D.C. locations until Thursday morning amid unrest on Capitol Hill as demonstrators protest…
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Giant Food Spotlights Products from Minority-Owned Businesses
Giant Food says it’s stepping up to champion diversity by updating shelf labels to help customers identify goods from minority-owned…
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Va. Lawmakers Delay Minimum-Wage Increase Until May
A bill that would increase the minimum wage in Virginia has been delayed by Gov. Ralph Northam until May 1.
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D.C. Picks Developers for Housing/Retail Project at Vacant SE School
The Bowser administration announced late last month it has awarded the contract for a new development on the site of…
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Maryland Minimum Wage Set to Increase Friday
Starting Friday, workers in Maryland will see a minimum-wage increase from $11 to $11.75.
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Amid COVID-19, New Business Still Coming to Maryland
The 3,200-square-foot Mayweather Boxing & Fitness center in Bowie plans to open next month or in February with six full…
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Mixed-Use Project Planned for Site of Anacostia Discount Store
A nonprofit organization that caters to people struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, homelessness and incarceration has acquired the site…
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Bowser Administration Celebrates 10 Years of Bank-on-DC Program
A banking program that has allowed D.C. residents to attain bank accounts and save thousands of dollars in check-cashing fees…
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