Vampire Power Is Bleeding D.C. And Maryland Dry As Idle Energy Costs Soar
A new analysis finds D.C. and Maryland households among those facing the fastest growth in 'standby' or 'vampire' energy costs; experts say simple fixes can trim bills.
Tax Credit Crash Stalls 70-Unit Senior Housing Plan In Northeast D.C.
A planned 70‑unit senior housing project at 1800 Hamlin St. NE is on hold after developer Cubed Partners said key tax‑credit financing evaporated. The company is seeking a three‑year extension while it lines up new capital.
From Classroom To Concourse: DC Teacher’s Cinnamon Buns Score L’Enfant Plaza, Nats Park Gig
Former teacher Alexandria Diggs turned late-night baking into Lou's Buns, a family-run cinnamon-bun shop with an L'Enfant Plaza counter and a Nationals Park vendor spot. The shop sells a tight rotation of inventive buns while navigating higher chocolate costs.
Augusta Sterilization Plant Shutting Down, More Than 200 Jobs on the Line
Cardinal Health’s Kendall Patient Recovery plant in Augusta will shutter in phases, affecting more than 200 jobs as ethylene oxide lawsuits and a federal rule review press the industry.












