Editor’s note: Surveillance news sparks deja vu
I had a sense of deja vu when the revelations starting rolling out about the government’s surveillance of telephone and Internet traffic. Didn’t we all just assume authorities already had access to that data? Didn’t anyone read the Patriot Act?
With renovation, Gensler transforms its office
The architecture and design firm has recently unveiled its new Washington office on K Street Northwest.
MicroPact founder chose contracting over college
Kristoffer Collo is expanding his company and hopes to diversify beyond federal agencies into commercial, international work.
Booz Allen stays quiet in aftermath of NSA leak story
The episode has created a case study for crisis communications experts to ponder, as contractors feel out their role in the often-secret world of cybersecurity and data collection.
Columns & Blogs
Thomas Heath
Washington establishment scion aims to conquer TV with cartoons
Nick Weidenfeld, 33, is on his way to becoming Hollywood’s next animation mogul.
Thomas Heath
Value Added: Marc Glosserman and the story of Hill Country BBQ
A fan of Kreuz Market in Texas thinks: “Wouldn’t this be great if we had this in D.C.?”
Thomas Heath
Value Added: Is her million-dollar pitch the next Facebook?
Janet Van Pelt tries to talk a venture capital firm into investing big money in her education start-up.
Washington area stock index
Who are the winners and losers in the local Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland public trade markets? Check the Bloomberg Washington D.C. Area Stock Index for up to date performance measures.

The Trumps discuss plans for Old Post Office
Donald and Ivanka Trump shared their vision for turning the historic Pennsylvania Avenue building into a luxury hotel.

1776’s offices stand out in ‘beigest city in the world’
When the D.C. start-up hub opens this week, workers and visitors will see a bold decorative vision.

The 10 big real estate stories in D.C. 2013
A roundup of the projects, developers and other players who could make a big impact this year.
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