A plan to bring play to Columbia
(Jeffrey MacMillan / Jeffrey MacMillan)
Community leaders are scheming to roll out concepts for what might be the first phase of creating a real central park in the Maryland town.
When it comes to Metro-accessibility, every step counts
Researchers find every foot closer to stations in Rosslyn-Ballston corridor means greater value.
As revenue declines, Leidos says executive has left
The new contractor — formerly part of SAIC — said it had a loss of $7 million in its most recent quarter.
Contractor alleged to have overbilled government
Settlement resolves allegations that the contractor claimed improper charges.
United Therapeutics being investigated for drug marketing
The Silver Spring-based firm said it will cooperate with investigation, but declined to comment further.
Nixon Peabody’s quest for a new kind of space
The law firm’s lead partner in D.C. offers a glimpse into the ongoing process of picking new real estate.
Wal-Mart vs. Target (and wages and small businesses)
The opening of the District’s first two Wal-Mart stores last week has attracted its share of opposition.
District can proceed with lawsuit against Bank of America
The suit is related to a $49M embezzlement scheme involving a former District employee.
Capital Buzz: Revolution Growth puts some green into Sweetgreen
Six-year-old Sweetgreen, which goes head-to-head against Chop’t for the salad crowd, has a cult-like following with 23 locations.
These Hall of Famers are larger than their industries
EDITOR’S NOTE | The newest inductees to the Washington Business Hall of Fame are people who have been exceptionally generous with their time.
Steps from White House, former Riggs Bank HQ for sale
Completed in 1902, historical bank branch being sold by PNC Bank after closure.
Did Grahams get a good price for the Post HQ?
Experts weigh in on $159 million deal for newspaper headquarters “off the beaten path by a block or two.”
From our partners
Deltek: Now is the time for industry to pursue local IT work
A new Deltek survey found local CIOs optimistic about the future but behind on innovation.
CoStar: Grocers turn their eyes toward the District
Safeway is D.C.’s biggest grocery, but there’s plenty of room in the District for competitors to open stores.
On Leadership
Where is the female executive?
Annual study from the nonprofit Catalyst shows little movement in the ranks of women at the top.
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Gift ideas for the entrepreneur in your life
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Life At Work: At JSI, an international twist on Thanksgiving
Staffers from 46 countries bring dishes representing their culture to a massive holiday feast.
Occupational hazard, Part 2
This co-worker gives her a stare that seems to signal he has her “in his sights.”
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Weekly features
An office built with millennials in mind
Accenture’s Arlington office has a heavy emphasis on flexibility, mobility and connectivity.
Not your grandmother’s milkman
How one local company is using technology that may be the best hope for the farm-to-table movement.
It’Sugar opens in Chinatown
The co-founder of Dylan’s Candy Bar brings a sweet shop, and mega-size treats, to the D.C. area.
Washington area stock index
Who are the winners and losers in the local Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland public trade markets? Check the Bloomberg Washington D.C. Area Stock Index for up to date performance measures.
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