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Sep 02, 2020

For Adult English Learners In D.C., Virtual Learning Has Its Pros And Cons

Some students face issues with technology access while others are now able to fit lessons between other responsibilities.

Sep 01, 2020

It’s Official: Your iPhone Can Now Act As Your Metro Card

A new app will also allow riders to reload SmarTrip value and add passes on the go.

Aug 05, 2020

Virginia Launches COVID Exposure App As Officials Stress Security

Downloading the app is voluntary, and officials stress that it will protect users’ privacy.

Jul 23, 2020

The MLK Library Will Reopen This Fall With Recording Studios, A Slide, And Rooftop Views

Here’s what the revamped flagship will look like when it reopens this fall.

Mar 19, 2020

Virtual Happy Hours, Skype Book Clubs: How People In D.C. Are Connecting While Social Distancing

“Nothing really beats actually being with your friends and family, but this came pretty close.”

Mar 03, 2020

The Future Of Carsharing In D.C., Now That Car2Go Has Gone

ShareNow, formerly car2go, isn’t the only carsharing service to pull out of the area in recent years.

Oct 09, 2019

Staff For Mayor Muriel Bowser Use WhatsApp, Raising Concerns About Open Records

The messaging service is used by more than a billion people, but it’s ease of use may trip up government officials whose work is supposed to be done in public.

May 14, 2019

Diners Love Using Food Delivery Apps. Restaurants Say That’s Not Always A Good Thing

Some establishments argue that convenience comes at a high cost.

Aug 04, 2017

Yelp Is Opening Up A 500-Person Office In Gallery Place

Construction on the sales and marketing office is slated to begin this summer.

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.”

 
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