1+ week, 3+ day ago   (479+ words) Washington, DC is about to become the first jurisdiction in the country to cut an existing paid family and medical leave program while continuing to charge employers the same tax rate that funded the original benefits. The tax stays. The…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (471+ words) A growing number of employed people in the D.C. region live with their parents, while realizing they may never be able to afford to buy a home of their own nearby, according to a new report from real estate listings firm…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (257+ words) Home of Starbucks, Boeing and Microsoft, Washington’s industry is as vibrant as its scenery. Here are the 28 Washington cities ranked in this year's Best Places to Live, from highest to lowest. For more information on how we rank, read the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (388+ words) July 28, 2026, 4:39 AM As residents saw electric bills rise, the D.C. Council enacted a 90-day moratorium on shutting off power for customers with outstanding balances of less than $1,000. That moratorium ends Tuesday, July 28, but Pepco said customers with past-due balances shouldn’t expect…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (454+ words) July 27, 2026, 6:13 PM The National Guard recently awarded a $292 million contract to D.C.-based apartment-hotel company Placemakr for up to 2,000 apartment-style units for troops deployed in D.C. The National Guard said the move is meant to provide more stable housing for troops — who…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (272+ words) July 23, 2026, 6:25 PM The proliferation of data centers and rising energy bills are prompting some D.C.-area consumer advocates to push for changes in the policymaking process. The coalition of consumer groups is targeting PJM, the regional electric grid operator serving 13 states,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (323+ words) Maryland’s annual tax-free week comes Aug. 9-15 — the heart of back-to-school season. News4’s Dominique Moody spoke with shoppers who say one week may not be enough. As prices continue to climb, sticker shock has become a familiar experience for Maryland shoppers....

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (386+ words) July 10, 2026, 6:48 PM A report on the first year of operations at D.C.’s newest hospital describes “growing pains,” including long emergency department wait times for patients, staffing difficulties and financial losses. Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center opened on the former St....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (408+ words) June 26, 2026, 4:43 AM It’s a tough housing market for everyone, but it’s especially true for younger first-time buyers in the D.C. region. Some have been getting the keys to their first home with a little — or a lot — of help…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (425+ words) What the Post’s data-center cheerleading only intermittently mentions is its owner’s vested interest in the topic. Billionaire Jeff Bezos, who bought the newspaper in 2013, is the founder, executive chairman and largest shareholder of Amazon, one of the world’s leading data-center…...