District Businesses Benefit from Hi-Tech Partnership Between TechAssist and the DC Chamber of Commerce (Centre Daily Times)
This month, the DC Chamber of Commerce and TechAssist announced the formation of a strategic partnership which aims to provide access to technology for small and medium-sized businesses in the District of Columbia.

Go Home Already: There She Is (DCist)
Photo of the Mrs. District of Columbia/Mrs. Maryland pageant on June 25 in Frederick, Md. by IntangibleArts Drivers in Washington, D.C. average one accident every 5.4 years, giving them the most dangerous collective driving record in the country. [ AP via WUSA ] On the Brookland neighborhood email list, one resident shares how a D.C. 311 operator suggested she develop some CSI ...

New tax district hits dead end; Property owners disagree on assessment. (Columbia Daily Tribune)
Efforts to form Columbia’s first community improvement district, or CID, to fund Keene Street improvements have dead-ended after a new plan by opponents of the original proposal fell flat.

Antill installed as new Columbia Postmaster (Columbia Star)
In a tradition that dates back to 1792, Columbia's new Postmaster, James A. Antill, took the oath of office on Wednesday, June 25 at 11 am. The invitation- only event was held at the Pine Island Club. Joe Pinner, of WIS- TV fame, performed as master of ceremonies.

Journey to Japan leaves 2 Columbia teachers with deeper understanding (Columbian Missourian)
COLUMBIA — The shimmer off of brightly colored food lining the window of a Japanese restaurant caught the eye of Tammy Cox one summer afternoon. As she walked inside and opened the menu, she found herself staring at untranslatable symbols.