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Washington D.C.
Washington’s luxury home market gets big boost from Trump cabinet picks
May 1, 2017
While certainly not a cheap place to live, Washington, D.C., has never really been known as a place where the uber-wealthy go to buy property. But, some current members of President Trump’s cabinet may have changed that, according to a new report from the real estate brokerage Redfin. The D.C. luxury home market rose more […]
Women's march on DC made possible through digital innovations
Jan 17, 2017
It's now easier than ever to organize large protests thanks to today's tech.
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Flooding, closures and electrical meltdowns: the nation’s worst public transit systems
Jun 22, 2016
The metro system in Washington D.C. is facing a slew of infrastructure issues lately, but it’s not the only public transit that needs some major TLC.
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Francis takes America, by the numbers
Sep 23, 2015
The pope's trip will draw huge crowds. But it doesn't come cheap.
Washington's plan for getting the geese off the grass
May 11, 2015
Border collies. The plan is government-contracted border collies.
Tech pumps cash into D.C., but for what?
Sep 24, 2014
For years, tech companies ignored Washington. Not anymore.
Making the inversion game harder to play
Sep 23, 2014
Washington wants to put the brakes on U.S. companies that skirt taxes by merging with foreign companies.
For public good, not for profit.
Washington's still kicking the can down the road
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Kai Ryssdal
Jul 16, 2014
Washington has been dysfunctional for years now. Will things ever change?
D.C. starts taxing more services, like yoga studios
Jun 24, 2014
Yoga classes, tanning salons and carpet cleaners will all be hit with a new tax.
How gentrification could hit DC's middle class golfers
Jun 16, 2014
Local leaders are teeing up their redevelopment plans.