Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
#DontRentDC trends as District residents brace for another insurrection
District residents are urging short-term rental hosts to keep their properties vacant following news of another right-wing riot in the works.
DC indoor dining ban goes into effect tonight at 10pm
The District will revert to banning indoor dining once again starting tonight at 10 p.m. in an effort to stall the resurgent novel coronavirus.
New rule could require servers to share their tips with co-workers, US Department of Labor says
Servers may have to share tips with co-workers who have traditionally not received tips in the past, according to a new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Starting a business in 2020
Business consultant Denise Smith says that while 2020 has had a number of challenges, if you ever thought about starting a business, now is the time.
These 3 big student loan changes could be in store under Biden
With a new administration rolling into the White House, how will the student loan debt picture change in 2021?
Anne Arundel county executive changes tune on outdoor dining
Anne Arundel’s county executive is changing his tune on outdoor dining.
Coronavirus restrictions impacting local restaurants
New restrictions are being put in place throughout the DC area, and those are presenting challenges for local restaurants.
Breweries come together to honor memory of DC beer fixture
Ben Tolken was a fixture in the D.C. beer community for more than a decade, and now that same community is honoring his memory by creating and selling a new brew to raise money for a cause near and dear to their hearts.
Joe Biden's student loan plans: 5 changes you may see soon
President-elect Joe Biden has outlined a broad plan for reforming federal student loans.
DoorDash delivers 86% gain in stock market debut
What’s not yet clear is whether DoorDash can keep the momentum going even if delivery demand eases in a post-pandemic world.
48 states, federal regulators bring antitrust action against Facebook
The antitrust lawsuits were announced by the Federal Trade Commission and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Amazon, YETI team up with joint lawsuit against alleged counterfeiters
Amazon and YETI are teaming up against alleged counterfeiters with a joint lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Prince George’s County: helping the smallest of the small biz
On Thursday, a Prince George’s County councilmember and the PFC Black Chamber of Commerce launched an effort to support some of the county’s smallest businesses. The two are asking for the community’s help to keep it going.
Work in paradise: Hawaii offering incentives to remote workers who move to state
Hawaii’s new Movers and Shakas program hopes to attract talented individuals to the islands to work remotely, forging an economy resilient to economic downturns like the one triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Black Friday crowds thin amid surging COVID-19 pandemic as retailers push online sales
In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.
Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.
Black Friday crowds thin as virus continues to spread
This Black Friday looks and feels a lot different due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Peloton customers canceling orders after months of shipping delays
They paid for the ability to peddle in place, but they can’t even get started.
Wall Street slips amid worries about worsening COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. stocks are pulling a bit lower in afternoon trading Friday as worries about the worsening pandemic weigh on rising optimism about a coming coronavirus vaccine.