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Jan 29, 2024

D.C. Offers $3 Million In New Grants To Attract (Or Keep) Businesses Downtown

The “downtown recovery grant” aims to incentivize businesses to relocate or expand into downtown.

Apr 06, 2023

New Downtown D.C. Food Hall Called The Square Will Feature Famous Local Chefs

The food hall, led by chefs Rubén García and Richie Brandenburg, will open in June.  

Feb 16, 2021

D.C. Faces A Startling Question: What If Office Workers Don’t Come Back?

Before the pandemic, D.C. almost doubled in size every weekday with the influx of office workers. City officials are now wondering what the future might look like if they don’t all come back.

Jan 19, 2021

On Inauguration Eve, Downtown D.C. Is A Ghost Town

“Definitely the worst inauguration we’ve seen, sales-wise. But we do what we can.”

Aug 31, 2020

The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Crushed Downtown D.C.’s Economy

Downtown D.C. has been an economic engine for the District for years. The pandemic put an abrupt stop to that.

Jun 10, 2020

As Employees Continue Working Remotely, Downtown D.C. Offices Could Stay Largely Quiet

Downtown life, office life, and everything that brings with it is going through a major disruption right now,” says one local consultant.

Jun 10, 2015

With Synthetic Marijuana Overdoses Seemingly On The Rise, D.C. Tries To Tackle An Elusive Problem

Last Friday’s mass overdose incident wasn’t isolated. Synthetic marijuana overdoses are on the rise.

Jun 25, 2014

Pedestrian Killed By Bus In Downtown D.C.

A 58-year-old woman was struck and killed by a bus in downtown D.C. yesterday afternoon.

Apr 07, 2014

At Least Two Injured After Taxicab Crashes Into Office Building

A taxicab crashed into a downtown office building this morning, sending two people to the hospital.

May 28, 2013

Sinkhole Repairs to Cost D.C. Up to $2 Million, Streets Might Reopen By Friday

Fixing the sinkhole that swallowed the intersection of 14th and F streets NW a week ago is expected to cost as much as $2 million, D.C. officials said today.

 
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