Washington Business Journal
Fixing D.C.'s tax code the subject of upcoming hearing
The D.C. Tax Revision Commission will hold a public hearing next month to receive public testimony on how to make the District’s tax code more fair and more competitive.
Donald Trump clears regulatory hurdle on Old Post Office redevelopment plan
Real estate mogul Donald Trump has cleared a regulatory hurdle in his efforts to redevelop the Old Post Office in downtown D.C.
Tadich Grill, San Francisco's seafood institution, coming to D.C.
One of the California city's oldest restaurants plans to open a location in the District.
Late season frost takes some toll on Virginia winemakers
We were hearing from some wine growers in Loudoun County earlier this week that a late spring frost had a detrimental effect on the grape crop this year.
At $105,000-plus, Maryland households the nation's top earners
Maryland households are the nation’s top earners, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
MGM submits bid for National Harbor resort-casino
On a hill overlooking National Harbor, the future site of Tanger Outlets in the rear view, officials with MGM Resorts International and The Peterson Cos. formally launched on Thursday their bid to build a casino-resort in Prince George's County.
Business Journal reporter to run for cancer as he battles it
Washington Business Journal reporter Tucker Echols is battling lymphoma and preparing to run a triathlon to raise money for three charities that are trying to cure cancer.
Bowie locks in on four gym options
Bowie officials appear to have reached a final four in proposals for a new sports facility
Popular Leesburg coffee shop reopening this summer
Shoes Cup and Cork Club, the popular coffee shop on North King Street that closed its doors suddenly over the holidays in late 2012, will be reopening under new management this summer
Study: Virginia ranks as 6th best state for retirement
While the warm weather in states like Florida or Arizona may make them a popular choice when deciding where to live after your working years, the study considered other factors, including cost of living, access to medical care and crime.
D.C. primary election date could be pushed back to June
Some District lawmakers are proposing legislation that would move back D.C.'s 2014 primary election by more than two months
Unions to face off with Montgomery Co. Council, residents over raises
The Montgomery County Council on Monday will debate three polarizing contract agreements that would give thousands of union employees double-digit pay raises over two years.
Buildings linked to Armenian Genocide museum to be razed
The owner of three vacant commercial buildings in the heart of downtown D.C., all tied inexorably to the sputtering Armenian Genocide Museum project, has applied to knock them down.
Artisphere over budget for third straight year
Arlington's Artisphere is over budget for the third year in a row and needs an extra $800,000 from the county to stay afloat.
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab nearing deal to open in downtown D.C.
The proprietor of Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab is in the final stages of negotiations for its first outpost east of Chicago in an 18,000-square-foot former bank branch a block from the White House.
Comcast SportsNet keeps D.C. United deal
Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic LP has signed a three-year extension to carry some D.C. United games.
Developer sues Metro and D.C. Council member Jim Graham over land deal
Developer Banneker Ventures is suing D.C. Council member Jim Graham in connection with a disputed Metro real estate deal on Florida Avenue NW that Graham was involved in during his tenure on the transit agency's board of directors.
Md. universities expect to grow enrollment 15 percent by 2023
University System of Maryland schools are expecting enrollment to grow about 15 percent over the next 10 years.


