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Harriet Kassman's D.C. Boutique Is Closing

With fewer galas and more customers cutting back, the shop in the upscale Mazza Gallerie in Northwest Washington is closing after 30 years.

By Emma L. Carew

Local Office Vacancies Soar, Driving Down Rent

Declining demand from companies seeking new space forces building owners to push down rents to fill empty space.

By V. Dion Haynes

For Choice Hotels, Recession Brings a Chance at Decisive Gains

At first glance, Silver Spring-based Choice Hotels looks well-positioned to take advantage of the current economy.

By Thomas Heath

D.C. Portraitist Breaks the Starving-Artist Mold

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| Annette Polan of Northwest Washington is no struggling artist. Last year, the 60-something pocketed a cool $200,000 for painting people's portraits.

By Thomas Heath

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With fewer galas and more customers cutting back, the shop in the upscale Mazza Gallerie in Northwest Washington is closing after 30 years.

By Emma L. Carew

Declining demand from companies seeking new space forces building owners to push down rents to fill empty space.

By V. Dion Haynes

At first glance, Silver Spring-based Choice Hotels looks well-positioned to take advantage of the current economy.

By Thomas Heath

Value Added

| Annette Polan of Northwest Washington is no struggling artist. Last year, the 60-something pocketed a cool $200,000 for painting people's portraits.

By Thomas Heath

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