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Assistance is coming in for small businesses affected by Key Bridge collapse
Business owners and employees can find resources at Small Business Administration recovery centers.
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Suspect arrested in killing of owner during convenience store robbery in Prince George's County
Police arrested a suspect in the killing of a husband and father of three who died three days after he was attacked in a robbery of the convenience store he owned, Prince George’s County police said. Mohammad Hanif of Annandale, Virginia, opened the convenience store on Larchmont Avenue in Capitol Heights, Maryland, about a year-and-a-half ago, his family said....
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Owner killed in convenience store robbery in Prince George's County
A husband and father of three died three days after he was attacked in a robbery of the convenience store he owned, Prince George’s County police said. Mohammad Hanif of Annandale, Virginia, opened the convenience store on Larchmont Avenue in Capitol Heights, Maryland, about a year-and-a-half ago, his family said. He suffered head trauma during a robbery Tuesday, police...
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Convenience store owner dies after attack during robbery; police seek to identify killer
The victim would have given the items in his store away if the killer would have asked, his family said. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.
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Borrowers in a bind over defaulted COVID-19 loan
Millions of American businesses took out federal loans during the COVID-19 pandemic – some ultimately didn’t have to be paid back while some do. One D.C. business couple hit some roadblocks as they tried to untangle their relief loan, and they turned to Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan for help.
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Borrowers in a bind over defaulted COVID-19 loan
Millions of American businesses took out federal loans during the COVID-19 pandemic – some ultimately didn’t have to be paid back while some do. One D.C. business couple hit some roadblocks as they tried to untangle their relief loan, and they turned to Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan for help.
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‘Give us a try': Small businesses in Prince George's stand strong amid crime
“Don’t let all the things that you hear kind of cloud your judgement,” the owner of a bakery at Iverson Mall urges potential customers. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.
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Shop small: 6 DC stores open through Christmas Eve for last-minute holiday gift shopping
The days are dwindling until Santa comes to town, and there’s even less time before holiday shipping deadlines, but you still have time to find a thoughtful gift for everyone on your list. Rather than rush-ordering a present from a big box store, why not make a quick stop at a cool shop in your own backyard?
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Downtown DC businesses concerned about Red Line closures
The DowntownDC Business Improvement District asked Metro to postpone Red Line closures in December, and business owners say they were counting on holiday foot traffic. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.
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On Small Business Saturday, DC-area retailers share their experiences
News4’s Derrick Ward checked out some entrepreneurs in the D.C. area who are making their own way in the retail world.
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‘Work together': DC business owner shares message for lawmakers on likely shutdown
The owner of Pete’s Diner, a restaurant that depends on Capitol Hill customers, talks about the impact the government shutdown will have on her business. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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Small Business Program Kicks Off in Prince George's Co.
The 10,000 Small Businesses program started Wednesday in Prince George’s County with a business owners roundtable and conversation with Rep. Glenn Ivey (MD-D). News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Georgetown French Market Celebrates Major Milestone
News4’s Derrick Ward reports on the outdoor market’s 20th anniversary and what it means to small businesses.
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‘He's With Me': DC Florist Carries on Father's Legacy
For florists, there’s no day quite like Valentine’s Day. “Yes, this is our Super Bowl,” said Alexes Haggins, owner of Flowers by Alexes in D.C.’s Petworth neighborhood. Haggins’ passion for flowers is evident through her work. “I love flowers because there’s so many different types and colors, and it’s just really unique and you can do so many different...
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DC Florist Reopens Shop, Carrying on Father's Legacy
Alexes Haggins, the owner of Flowers by Alexes, spoke with News4’s Aimee Cho about how she is continuing her father’s legacy 18 years after his death.
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Rebound Season 6, Episode 7: Going Eco-Friendly Isn't Just for the Living
Climate change is threatening small businesses across America, but these companies are rising up despite the challenges. In “Rebound,” we go behind the scenes with small businesses who are finding ways to pivot as more extreme storms, wildfires, rising sea levels and drought are changing the face of their communities. As the nation continues to battle challenges brought on by…