Severe Mini-Storms Cause Big Damage in Northwest D.C.

July 31, 2023

Within 20 minutes on Saturday, July 29, around 4 p.m., a severe storm that the weather service had been warning the Washington area about for hours, hit Northwest D.C., including […]

Tech Tip: Passwordless Authentication May Help Secure Your Network


By Computerware, Inc., While at the moment, passwords are an important part of your security stack, it’s important to acknowledge that the password was always a flawed conception and is […]

Crime: Organized Theft Groups, Grim Year-to-Date Stats, Local Reports


Compounding local crime concerns, a new illicit phenomenon – Organized Theft Groups (OTGs) – have arrived in northwest D.C., terrifying shoppers and bystanders and forcing shops and stores to hire […]

Business Ins & Outs: Arcay Chocolates, Kyojin, Clare V.


In: Arcay Chocolates Open on O  Talk about a sweet story — and people and place. Arcay Chocolates opened on Friday at 3211 O St. NW, the former site of […]

Celebrating National Whistleblower Day

July 30, 2023

It may have been hot and humid, with a brief shower outside, but attendees at the July 27 afterparty could take the heat. Many were whistleblowers, after all — and […]

Crime Report: Bowser Signs Emergency Public Safety Act; Pinto, Citizens Meetings

July 24, 2023

Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Emergency Public Safety Act into law on July 20. It aims to curb violent crime. The District Council passed the bill earlier this month. It […]

Witcover on Politics: Biden and Ukraine, Steady Wins the Race 


When Joe Biden became president in January 2021, he declared he would not be sending any American military personnel into Russia, for risk of sparking a third world war. Instead, […]

Business Ins & Outs: ‘Barbie,’ the Tox, Pasha Castle, Paper Source


In: ‘Barbie’ Promotions Are in the Pink From the AMC Theater on K Street, of course, to hair salons like La Veronique Georgetown and clothing stores, all things “Barbie” were celebrated over […]

D.C. Sports: New Era for Washington Commanders, Women’s World Cup

July 20, 2023

In a city not so typically sports-oriented, there’s lots of sports news right now. Of course, let’s remember it was not too long ago that we were cheering the 2019 World […]

News Analysis: House Budget Riders Could Impact D.C. Funding, Voting Laws

July 17, 2023

For months D.C. officials have been roiled by proposals from the U.S. Congress to restrict and tighten up some of the District’s crime arrest and detention policies. President Biden actually […]