Investment firms back down after Reddit thread sends GameStop shares soaring
Wall Street professionals were counting on GameStop’s stock price to plunge - but an army of smaller investors rallied on Reddit to beat the pros and support the struggling retail chain.
Pizza Hut introduces a new Detroit-style pizza, available nationwide
Detroit-style pizza is rectangular in size with a thick, crispy crust. Pizza Hut says they’ve spent a year perfecting their new recipe.
Cicis Pizza files for bankruptcy, citing 'challenging 2020'
Cicis Pizza, known for its unlimited pizza buffet, has filed for bankruptcy according to court filings obtained by FOX Television Stations.
Target giving $500 pandemic bonuses to 375,000 frontline employees
Target has handed out bonuses before during the pandemic, and this latest one gives $500 to hundreds of thousands of frontline workers.
Biden could cancel student loan debt: Should you still pay now?
President Biden has proposed relief for student loan borrowers.
Downtown businesses feeling inauguration security shutdown
After weathering months of pandemic-related restrictions and closures, businesses in D.C.'s Central Business District now find themselves navigating several days of inauguration security closures.
DC businesses suffering amid enhanced inauguration security operation
Right now, there is an unprecedented security operation underway in the nation’s capital. Of course, there’s a very good reason for it, but that doesn’t mean area businesses aren’t suffering as a result.
Target to close stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021 after 'strong' 2020 holiday season
Target will close its stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021, saying customers redefined the holiday shopping season in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walmart, Boeing, Hallmark among companies pulling political contributions after pro-Trump Capitol riot
Several major companies announced they are are pulling political contributions made to Republican lawmakers and are reevaluating future spending on political interests following last week’s pro-Trump riot at the Capitol.
Second stimulus checks are arriving — here's how to prepare
For many, debt may not be a top priority with the upcoming stimulus package, but here’s what to consider if it is for you.
GoFundMe bans fundraisers for travel to political events with risk of violence
GoFundMe joined a growing list of companies cracking down on extremist behavior and rhetoric and is removing numerous fundraisers intended to raise money for travel expenses to events with risk of violence.
What happens if Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan passes?
President-elect Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness could help many borrowers.
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.