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Apr 20, 2017

D.C.’s First Hub For Minority Entrepreneurs Opened Thursday

The Inclusive Innovation Incubator supports minority entrepreneurs and people who provide resources to underserved communities.

Mar 23, 2017

Howard University Announces Residency Program At Google

“Howard West” kicks off this summer.

Dec 09, 2016

This Data Scientist Proved That Women Are Underrepresented In D.C. Tech Talks, Then Did Something About It

Kate Rabinowitz created a database called We Speak Too to address the underrepresentation of women and non-binary people at local tech talks.

Dec 02, 2016

Mayor Wants 5,000 New Tech Jobs For Underrepresented Workers By 2020

It’s part of a new plan to make D.C. the “nation’s premier hub for technology inclusion.”

Nov 14, 2016

At Comedy Hack Day DC, Laughter Drowns Out Election Results … Mostly

The perception of D.C.’s tech and comedy scenes, says one of the organizers, is that both tend to send their strongest talent to New York and Los Angeles. But the two have plenty to offer each other in D.C. as a result.

Sep 06, 2016

President Obama Is Hosting A South By Southwest Spin-Off At The White House

You can nominate yourself or a friend to attend South by South Lawn.

Jul 22, 2015

After Ashley Madison Hack, People Are Flocking To D.C.’s New Private Investigator App

D.C. has ranked at the top of the website’s list of “least faithful cities in America” for the past four years in a row.

Apr 20, 2015

Want More Trees On Your Block? Getdctrees Makes It Easy To Ask For Them

A map of the city’s open boxes makes it simpler to request a tree be planted there.

Mar 11, 2013

We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Posting for Mayor Vince Gray in a Pedicab

While down in Austin over the weekend, Mayor Vince Gray shunned his usual SUV in favor of a pedicab.

Sep 19, 2012

D.C. Council Passes Tech Incentives Bill, But Without Capital Gains Tax Break

The D.C. Council today voted against giving tech investors a break on their capital gains taxes, but legislators voted for a broader bill offering startups incentives to stay in D.C.

 
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