Amazon announces new affordable housing development in Arlington County
Amazon has announced its intention to assign its option on the undeveloped land parcels on the Crystal House Apartments site to Arlington County for the intention of developing new affordable housing with more than 550 units scheduled to be developed as affordable for moderate- to low-income households.
Amazon to hire over 100,000 US veterans and military spouses by 2024
Amazon has 35,000 open jobs right now that are available to veterans.
DC high school teacher selected as Amazon Teacher of the Year
Amazon has named a Washington D.C. computer science teacher a 2021 Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year.
Critics say Amazon Sidewalk program is ‘cynical’, vulnerable to hackers
Critics of a new program Amazon is launching this week say it's vulnerable to hackers.
Amazon sets Prime Day dates for June
Amazon has announced the dates for its annual Prime Day for 2021.
Amazon buying MGM with hopes of filling Prime video streaming service
The TV and movie studio MGM is behind productions such as James Bond, “Legally Blonde" and “Shark Tank.”
DC Attorney General suing Amazon over ‘anticompetitive practices’ allegations
The D.C. Attorney General is taking aim at online retail giant Amazon.
Amazon blocked more than 10 billion listings in counterfeit crackdown, company says
Amazon has been under pressure to crack down on counterfeits on its site. The company said it blocked more than 10 billion suspected phony listings last year.
Amazon secures enough votes to block historic union effort at Alabama warehouse
Amazon has enough votes to block the historic unionization effort at its warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.
Amazon hiring for its first East Coast grocery stores in the DC area
Amazon’s footprint in the D.C. metropolitan area isn’t stopping with HQ2 in Arlington.
Arlington residents weigh in on next phase of Amazon's HQ2
Amazon has big plans for the next phase of HQ2, including an eye-catching building they’re calling "The Helix." But before plans are finalized, Arlington officials want the public to weigh-in.
Billionaire, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott marries Seattle science teacher
MacKenzie Scott, philanthropist, author and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has married a Seattle science teacher.
Amazon makes adjustment to app icon after comparisons to Hitler mustache
Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.
Amazon senior manager suing company in DC district court for alleged race, gender discrimination
A senior manager at Amazon has filed a lawsuit in D.C. district court against Amazon, alleging race and gender discrimination against her and sexual harassment and assault by a former Amazon executive.
Jeff Bezos reportedly linked to Washington Football Team as new majority owner
If the Washington Football Team becomes available, you can count on Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to be one of the suitors to take over as majority owner of the team, according to court documents obtained by Front Office Sports.
Amazon scammers hitting Loudoun County residents, cops say
The Loudoun County sheriff’s office says it’s receiving multiple complaints from residents in a number of communities about Amazon scam calls.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to step down as CEO, transition to executive chair role
Amazon announced Tuesday its founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and will transition to an executive chair role.
Find out what Amazon’s Arlington HQ2 is expected to look like
Amazon is revealing its designs for its upcoming "HQ2" facility in Arlington on Tuesday.
Amazon to pay $61.7 million to settle claims it withheld tips from drivers
Amazon will pay nearly $62 million to settle charges with the Federal Trade Commission that it took tips from delivery drivers over a two and a half year period.
Judge rules Amazon won't have to restore Parler web service
Amazon won't be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former President Donald Trump.