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Washington, D.C., CTO Lindsey Parker named mayor’s chief of staff

Mayor Muriel Bowser named Lindsey Parker, the city's chief technology officer since 2019, as her new chief of staff.

3 days ago By Benjamin Freed

Clouds form above the U.S. Capitol on March 28, 2021. (Al Drago/Getty Images)

Hacker posts more D.C. Health Link data online, exposing lawmakers’ personal information

Congressional officials believe 21 members of Congress have seen their personal information leaked online.

Mar 14, 2023 By AJ Vicens Benjamin Freed Tonya Riley

u.s. capitol — (Julia Nikhinson / Getty Images)

D.C. health insurance exchange reportedly suffers data breach affecting Congress

The U.S. House chief administrative officer said D.C.'s health insurance exchange suffered a data breach affecting members and staff.

Mar 8, 2023 By Benjamin Freed

Washington D.C. Chief Technology Officer Lindsey Parker presents a new business licensing portal on Feb. 14, 2023, at a Microsoft office in downtown Washington. (Benjamin Freed / Scoop News Group)

Washington, D.C., unveils new business licensing portal

The District of Columbia unveiled a beta version of a digital services portal designed to help small businesses open in the nation's capital.

Feb 14, 2023 By Benjamin Freed

The John A. Wilson Building serves as Washington, D.C.’s city hall. (Getty Images)

Mobile voting effort comes to D.C.

The push for smartphone-enabled voting funded by venture capitalist Bradley Tusk is eying the nation's capital as its next proving ground.

Dec 3, 2021 By Benjamin Freed

two people holding tablet — (Getty Images)

ARPA puts states closer to closing digital divide, but work remains

Officials said the funding will connect more households to the internet, but challenges remain in finding accurate coverage data and workable urban solutions.

Aug 17, 2021 By Ryan Johnston

Michael Bloomberg — (Andrew Burton / Getty Images)

Bloomberg Philanthropies to fund digital innovation teams in six cities

Washington, D.C., San Francisco and four international cities, will split $17 million over the next three years to boost COVID-19 recovery efforts.

Jun 30, 2021 By Ryan Johnston

D.C. Police on bikes — (Patrick Smith / Getty Images)

Ransomware actors publish personnel files of D.C. police officers

Detailed files about 22 D.C. police officers appeared on a leak site after negotiations for a payment allegedly broke down.

May 11, 2021 By Benjamin Freed

Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert Contee speaks outside the U.S. Capitol on April 2. (Drew Angerer / Getty Images)

Ransomware gang publishes files stolen from D.C. police department

Files belonging to the city's police department appeared on a leak site affiliated with Babuk, a newer form of ransomware.

Apr 26, 2021 By Benjamin Freed

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks during a news conference about the COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 14 (Jacquelyn Martin / AFP via Getty Images)

After crashes, D.C. officials say new vaccine site will be better

A new site with pre-registration for COVID-19 vaccines will replace one that crashed repeatedly, but questions linger over the city's digital service development.

Mar 4, 2021 By Benjamin Freed