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How DC is getting ready for snow
- Ahead of the upcoming blizzard, D.C. is making all kinds of preparations. Ryan Ferguson looks at how video games and beet juice will keep the city going. A major storm is bearing down on DC and we’re expecting a lot of snow. And the District is taking a number of steps to prepare for storm response and snow clearing. This includes a snowplow driver video game simulator and some organic beet juice.
Is Airbnb an illegal hotel enabler?
- Airbnb stands out in the sharing economy, and some of its hosts are making millions of dollars. Take a look at how D.C. hosts are pulling that off, and why the hotel industry thinks it's a problem that needs to be addressed.
Cybersecurity gets new room to grow.
- Two of the area’s hottest cybersecurity companies are expanding their office space. Chris Bing looks at why they need all the extra room.
A DC startup building the "Uber of sewists"
- Affordable fashion isn't always easy to find, but D.C.-area entrepreneur Tracy Bromley has found a way to make the artisan lifestyle work with her new startup Bespokery. Find out how she connects small-time clothes designers with expert sewists and people looking for unique designer clothes.
