Our top 10 stories of 2024

Capital One and 玛氏食品 struck massive acquisitions, Monumental Sports & Entertainment stayed put in D.C., and the GSA canceled a major headquarters move of a federal agency as soon as it had the chance. Here's our top story of 2024 with links to the other nine.

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RFK Stadium provision axed from latest spending bill

A congressional provision to transfer the RFK Stadium campus from the National Park Service to the District was not included in a revised federal spending deal that failed to be approved Thursday afternoon. Read more

Related: Government shutdown threat: What businesses need to know

Defense tech startup hub to open Crystal City

Its backers include Amazon Web Services (AWS) , Virginia Tech , JBG SMITH and Energy Innovation Capital . Read more

Developers to kick off $94M project in Capitol Heights

A joint venture between CJR Development Inc. and Atlantic Pacific Companies has won approval for a multifamily project near the Addison Road Metro station. Read more

Intrigue builds as suitors — maybe even Trump — eye Waldorf Astoria

Could The Trump Organization once again take control of the Old Post Office Building that now houses the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC ? Read more

Authentic N.Y. deli opens in downtown D.C.

Don't expect New York cranky waitresses, but do expect authentic Jewish deli food at Mikey & Mel's Deli , like chopped liver, kugels, knishes and black-and-white cookies. Read more

End of an era for homegrown bakery chain

Firehook is closing its last three D.C.-area locations on Christmas Eve. Read more

This Weekly Edition was compiled by Alan Kline Questions? Comments? Concerns? Send them to [email protected]