The video game to explain this crazy election
If you're confused about the nearly two dozen presidential candidates competing in the 2016 election, Owings Mill, Md.-based PlayScreen Games has a fun way to educate yourself in its new mobile game, Who's The Candidate. We talked to PlayScreen about the fun, free game, and how it leads people to other games it makes too. Read more in our story here.
Women-led startups you should know
Women are under-represented in the tech world, although D.C. ranks higher than many tech hubs across the country. There are plenty of great examples of the area's female tech talent leading the way if you look. Check out the list of 15 women-led tech startups in D.C. that Chris Bing and I put together here.
The DC visitor who trumps the Pope
Everyone was talking about the Pope this week, but it turns out he wasn't D.C.'s most important visitor. It's really Chinese President Xi Jinping, in town to talk to President Obama about many things, including cybersecurity. I took a look at why that visit is so important, and what could go wrong if the visit doesn't go well. Check it out here.
Cava Grill raises $44 million
Rockville-based Cava Grill has just raised $44 million, with money coming from Revolution Growth and Invus Group as new partners. The money will be used to grow the fast-casual Mediterranean food franchise beyond its current locations and into entirely new locales. Find out more about the raised here.
