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Sticky Fingers opens new Takoma bakery and store Sticky Fingers opens new Takoma bakery and store 01/23/2024 10:57am • Sticky Fingers — the plant-based bakery founded by two-time Cupcake Wars winner Doron Petersan in 2002 — officially has a bigger operation to help keep up with the growing demand for its nationwide online orders and wholesale treats, with the addition of a new kitchen and retail shop in D.C. A Maryland business wants to help you visualize your dreams A Maryland business wants to help you visualize your dreams 01/12/2024 06:50am • Where do you want to be in the next five to 10 years? A Maryland entrepreneur says you may be able to manifest your dreams and goals through the use of vision boards. Toni Tomlin, founder and CEO of Faith2Felicity, Inc., a holistic wellness shop at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, said After major flooding in parts of DC area, clean-up from drenching storm continues After major flooding in parts of DC area, clean-up from drenching storm continues 01/10/2024 05:32pm • The heavy rain may be over, but the D.C. area was still dealing with its impact Wednesday as cleanup from historically high waters and damaging winds continued. Flood warnings for parts of the region continued into Wednesday evening as residents dealt with issues related to the severe weather Why a Vienna gas station also serves Indian food Why a Vienna gas station also serves Indian food 01/09/2024 11:18pm • At a Mobil gas station in Vienna, Virginia, customers can grab a homemade samosa while pumping gas. About two years ago, in the aftermath of the pandemic, Vishal Sood told his wife he wanted to try something new. A software engineer by trade, Sood spent a lot of time working from home and This Bethesda company may repurpose your holiday gift returns This Bethesda company may repurpose your holiday gift returns 01/08/2024 10:51am • An estimated 18% of holiday gifts from this past season will be returned to retailers. Most won’t end up back on the retailers’ shelves, but those returns aren’t a total loss. Bethesda, Maryland-based Liquidity Services is among companies helping retailers salvage value from returned mercha New Maryland, Virginia laws going into effect on Jan. 1, 2024 New Maryland, Virginia laws going into effect on Jan. 1, 2024 12/30/2023 04:49am • There are a few new laws around the D.C. area that will go into effect on New Year's Day. There are no new laws in the District itself that will affect residents directly, but there are quite a few in neighboring states. Laws that will go into effect on the first day of 2024 in Maryland and Vi Georgetown makes top 20 list for priciest retail rents Georgetown makes top 20 list for priciest retail rents 12/27/2023 10:20am • People eating outdoors in Georgetown. (Courtesy Georgetown Business Improvement District) Cushman & Wakefield's annual list of the most expensive retail rents, both in the Americas and globally, keeps Manhattan's Upper Fifth Avenue at the top of both lists. No D.C. retail district made the g Do you think holiday shopping deals have gotten worse this year? You might be right Do you think holiday shopping deals have gotten worse this year? You might be right 12/20/2023 05:17pm • Still looking for some last-minute Christmas presents at a deal? Chances are you have a ton of options, but not at a great discount. New data shows retailers are not generally offering the same level of discounts this year, compared to the last few holiday seasons. "Generally, you're looking f ‘Smash-and-grab’ robberies fuel new laws, but Virginia critics question the need ‘Smash-and-grab’ robberies fuel new laws, but Virginia critics question the need 12/20/2023 11:24am • Even before Virginia lawmakers passed a tough new law against organized retail crime earlier this year, Bradley Haywood, a public defender in Arlington, Virginia, challenged the rationale. The idea that retailers in the state had lost billions to organized theft was a myth manufactured by retailers Family that owns Laurel doughnut shop hit by car 'humbled' by outpouring of support Family that owns Laurel doughnut shop hit by car 'humbled' by outpouring of support 12/14/2023 09:00pm • An online fundraiser for a Maryland doughnut shop that was recently crashed into by a car surpassed its goal of $10,000 this week as the family that owns the small business works to reopen. "It makes me personally feel grateful for the community especially during the holidays," said Sean Kwon, wh DC man arrested on child porn charges after soliciting minor on Snapchat, police say DC man arrested on child porn charges after soliciting minor on Snapchat, police say 12/10/2023 10:12am • Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, have arrested a D.C. man who is accused of producing child pornography and soliciting a minor over Snapchat. Now, detectives are looking for possible additional victims. The incident was first reported when parents told police their child was speaking with a ma Ho, ho, ho! Gift ideas for stargazers in 2023 Ho, ho, ho! Gift ideas for stargazers in 2023 12/08/2023 03:30pm • OK, so you have someone on your holiday gift list that loves the stars. What to do, what to do… Don’t despair, here’s my annual WTOP "Gift Ideas For Stargazers." Internet shopping and quick shipping can get that star-minded someone their gift fairly quickly with very little hassle -- even i FTC warns social media giveaways may be fake FTC warns social media giveaways may be fake 12/07/2023 09:30pm • It's the holiday season and if you're shopping on social media, be careful with giveaways claiming you'll win a prize. The Federal Trade Commission says it's likely a scam and many people are becoming victims. One in four people who reported losing money to fraud since 2021 said it started when a National Arboretum's Winter Festival offers unique holiday market with scenic backdrop National Arboretum's Winter Festival offers unique holiday market with scenic backdrop 12/01/2023 09:50pm • It's holiday shopping season, and if you're looking to pick up some unique gifts, a holiday market at one of the most iconic spots in the nation's capital might just have what you're looking for. Saturday's Winter Festival at the National Arboretum will feature dozens of local vendors selling ite Online shopping scams to avoid this holiday season Online shopping scams to avoid this holiday season 12/01/2023 06:56pm • Nearly 85% of consumers are worried about running into artificial intelligence-based fraud this holiday shopping season, according to the Prove Identity 2023 Online Shopping & AI-Based Fraud Report. And that's with good reason. AI-technology means the days of phishing emails filled with broke
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