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The Ripple Effect of Driverless Cars: Ethics, Spending, Policy and Tech
Autonomous vehicles are much closer to hitting the market than many realize, but while manufacturers and technologists try to fine-tune the machines, governments are fine-printing the regulations that will legislate the automobiles of the future.
DC’s Best Fourth of July Activities
Unsurprisingly, our nation’s capital has a wealth of activities celebrating Independence Day. So many, in fact, that the real problem for those of us in the DC area might be making up our kinds on what to do. Fortunately for you, GovLoop has combed through the numerous events and many places to see fireworks toRead… Read more »
DC Government, Businesses Respond to Shutdown: Deals and Resources for Federal Employees
Here are some deals that government employees can take advantage of while off of work.
Restaurant Week DC August 17 – 23
This is my twice yearly public service blog about Restaurant Week in DC (August 17-23). Do you take advantage of this? Restaurant Week takes place twice a year, once in the frigid cold of the post-holidays and then again in the dog days of August. Times when diners are likely to be few. For allRead… Read more »
The Modern Era For Government Technology
Think back to the ‘olden days’, when we had no iPhones, Internet, or even simple programs like word processing and electronic filing systems. Sounds like the Stone Age by now, doesn’t it? Digital government opens up a world of possibilities for government efficiency and innovation. President Obama issued a memo in May 2012 calling uponRead… Read more »
Restaurant Week in DC January 19-25
This is my twice yearly public service blog about Restaurant Week in DC (January 19-25). Do you take advantage of this? Restaurant Week takes place twice a year, once in the frigid cold of the post-holidays and then again in the dog days of August. Times when diners are likely to be few. For all theRead… Read more »
Navigating the Four Pillars of Washington
Originally published in The Hill Washington is an eclectic city. It is a metropolis that is thriving economically and socially. Its architectural design is modeled after Paris and it is certainly a city of cultural diversity and historically interesting neighborhoods. Visually, the site of the monuments reflecting against the panoramic backdrop of the Potomac RiverRead… Read more »
9 Effective Engagement Tactics Utilized at the DC One City Summit
As an engagement strategist still recovering from chronic burnout as a result of my organizing efforts for the Boston Police Department and Neighbors for Neighbors (facilitating 250+ meetings a year for many years), I avoid spending entire Saturday afternoons at civic events like the plague. To my surprise, something extraordinary happened yesterday. I ended upRead… Read more »
Meet Marie E. … a job seeker from our Cleared Job Fair last week
At each of our Cleared Job Fairs, we are lucky to work with employers who really go the extra mile to meet and interview with as many job seekers as possible. Our good fortune also extends to the job seekers. Many job seekers come to our job fairs uncertain about what to expect while here.Read… Read more »