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App tells you when US House of Representatives is voting
For more than a century, bells have been used in the Capitol to alert lawmakers when it’s time to vote. And these days, there’s also an app for that.
2 months ago -
Need a drink? Live! Casino has an app for that
Live! Casino & Hotel says it is the first casino in the industry to roll out an “Uber for drinks” feature on its mobile app.
2 months ago -
Documents show Facebook used user data as competitive weapon
Parliament’s media committee accused Facebook of cutting special deals with some app developers to give them more access to data, while icing out others that it viewed as potential rivals.
6 months ago -
Prince George’s Co. police urge online buyers, sellers to beware when meeting in person
Prince George’s County police said that robbers have been targeting victims recently using classified ad apps and online vendor sites, and they want you to be careful as the holiday season ramps up.
6 months ago -
Howard Co. police partner with ‘Neighbors’ video-sharing app to curb local crime
Neighbors is a neighborhood watch app that uses doorbell cameras and alerts to keep the public up to date on neighborhood crime. The partnership aims to “provide the community with easy access to shared videos, photos and other safety information,” police said.
6 months ago -
If you’re stuck in Hurricane Florence, this app might save your life
CrowdSource Rescue, a free app built to connect volunteers and emergency personnel with those in need, helped tens of thousands of people stranded during the three most recent major hurricanes: Harvey, Irma and Maria.
8 months ago -
Stafford Co. schools add tip line to app
The string of school shootings this year has school systems across the nation ramping up security in the new academic year. In Virginia, Stafford County Public Schools has just added a tip line to its mobile app.
9 months ago -
DC brothers launch app to connect peers to international issues
Interested in supporting nonprofit work in the U.S. and abroad? There’s an app for that — thanks to two local teenage brothers.
1 year ago -
3 busted in Loudoun Co. messaging app extortion scheme
Police said the suspects pretended to be a female on the Kik messaging app and demanded money from their victim.
2 years ago -
Attendance app encourages DC students not to skip school
A new mobile app to launch in 11 schools uses teams and incentives in an effort to reduce truancy in D.C. schools.
3 years ago -
Maryland Health Connection introduces new mobile app
Marylanders can now enroll in Maryland Health Connection health coverage right from their cellphones or tablets.
3 years ago -
Subscription service to save on lunch launches in DC
Put down the peanut butter and jelly. There’s no need to brown-bag it: Buying lunch in D.C. just got more affordable.
3 years ago -
Ways to jazz up tap water, find free refill spots
If your water is getting a little boring to you, there are ways to jazz it up while staying hydrated during the last day of this heat stretch.
3 years ago -
Police: Catching rare Pokemon not worth real-life risk
Almost 20 years after Pokémon came to North America, the franchise’s newest release is becoming an increasing concern for police.
3 years ago -
Uber is taking the surprise out of how much your ride will cost
The ride hailing app announced in a blog post on Thursday it will soon let their passengers know how much their trip will actually cost before getting into a car.
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