Washington Business Journal

New Wizards guard plunks down nearly $5M for Potomac home

One of the Washington Wizards’ new players is making himself at home in Potomac. Shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope recently closed…

Richmond-based Naborforce expands operations to Charlotte

Last week, Naborforce, a Richmond, Virginia-based startup aimed at helping seniors age in place, expanded operations into Charlotte. The startup…

Viewpoint: Employers must champion equity for full D.C. region to thrive

Your United Way of the National Capital Area has always worked to address the inequities in our systems for employment,…

Want to live above a Wegmans? Have a look at Alexandria’s Carlyle Crossing.

Nearly 1 million square feet of new development at Carlyle Crossing in Alexandria is rounding the finish as tenants begin…

The Center for Innovative Technology has a new name. Here’s how it aims to impact Virginia’s innovation ecosystem

The Center for Innovative Technology is now known as the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation. But it’s more than just a…

Avocado Green Mattress sets opening date for first D.C. store

Organic mattress-in-a-box manufacturer Avocado Green Mattress is opening its first D.C. outpost on Black Friday. The new store at 3336…

Ultra-low-cost airline Allegiant launches service from Dulles International Airport

Allegiant Air debuted its first flight out of Dulles International Airport on Friday, launching the Las Vegas-based carrier’s new nonstop…

Looking to shop local? These D.C.-area holiday markets have you covered.

While the region’s holiday markets were hit-or-miss last year as the Covid pandemic was still in its pre-vaccination period, local…

My Story: Bahram Nasehi

Editor’s note: “My Story” is where business executives share their personal and professional backgrounds and journeys that have made them…

Viewpoint: Restaurants’ survival leans on Congress upping federal fund

We often hear that New York is America’s “great melting pot” with such a diverse population and so many different…

The week in bankruptcies: One entity in Greater Washington

The Washington Business Journal offers a weekly roundup of bankruptcy filings in the region based on public records collected by…

Marriott agrees to better disclose resort fees across the U.S.

Bethesda’s Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has agreed to better disclose resort fees throughout the U.S. as part of a settlement deal with the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office.

How public broadcasting is expanding its universe from here in Washington

Greater Washington is the center of the public broadcasting universe. Public Broadcasting Service, National Public Radio and the Corporation for…

Jim McKeever, whose development consulting firm played a huge role in N. Va.’s growth, dies at 75

Jim McKeever, whose development consulting firm has played an instrumental role in Northern Virginia’s explosive growth over the last four…

Richmond wine investment startup Vint raises $1.7M

Richmond-based alternative investment platform Vint has raised a $1.7 million pre-seed round that co-founder Nick King said will be used…

Maryland moves closer to sports betting with license approval for 5 casinos — including MGM National Harbor

Maryland regulators took a major step Thursday toward getting the state’s nascent sports betting industry off the ground with the…

The first part of Amazon’s massive HQ2 project is starting to take shape. Have a look around.

Amazon.com Inc. has now hired more than 3,500 employees for its second headquarters, and 2,500 more corporate roles are now…

These are the highest-ranked middle schools in Greater Washington

When families locate to new neighborhoods or take new job opportunities, they’re normally eyeing one more key factor than just…

D.C. to lift indoor mask mandate in most public places

The District will lift its current mask mandate Nov. 22, removing the requirement for masks to be worn inside most…

Charlottesville startup WOURLD aims to educate students about climate science

Blake Blaze and Addie Klimek say it will take everyone working together to ensure a sustainable future. It’s why they…

Bought, sold and on the market: Here are the latest pro athlete home sales, listings in Greater Washington

Whether they’re moving in, moving on or just moving, professional athletes buy and sell their fair share of Greater Washington’s…

Denver apartment REIT makes big D.C.-area moves

A Denver-based real estate investment trust is making big moves in Greater Washington. Apartment Income REIT Corp. (NYSE: AIRC) has…

The week in bankruptcies: 3 entities in Greater Washington