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WASHINGTON CITY PAPER BEST OF
In 2008, the Washington City Paper began a Reader's Poll called 'Best of DC'. Readers vote for the best in food & drink, art & entertainment, and goods & services. Lee's Flower Shop has won the Best Florist for the past 9 years (2013 - 2021).
76 YEAR OLD D.C. STAPLE LEE’S FLOWER SHOP ‘GRATEFUL’ TO BE THRIVING ONE YEAR INTO COVID
The third generation family owners say they went from laying off 80% of their staff to hiring even more than before the pandemic.
THE TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS OF OWNING A BLACK BUSINESS - WUSA9
There's been an uptick in support for Black-owned businesses in the wake of calls for social change. Yet, some hurdles are still difficult to overcome.
FEATURED ON W. KAMAU BELL’S UNITED SHADES OF AMERICA - SEASON 4, EPISODE 5 “THE REAL DC’
If there is one thing that regularly brings our country together, it’s our hatred of Washington. Whether you are a Republican or a Democrat or a fake Republican pretending to be one for your job security, odds are you have at times harbored some level of dislike for the nation’s capital. But the truth is, if you hate Washington, DC, the thing you actually hate is Washington – and, most likely, you don’t know much about DC.
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FOR DC BLACK BUSINESS OWNERS, PROTESTS STIR UP MEMORIES OF 1968 - ALJAZEERA
Three Black-owned U Street businesses that existed back then are still open in DC corridor once known as Black Broadway.
BUSINESS IS BLOOMING - FAMILY BUSINESS MAGAZINE
Lee’s Flower and Card Shop in Washington, D.C., has had to trim back some activity during the pandemic but continues to bring beauty to customers.
FEATURED TO TALK ABOUT GREAT STREETS PROGRAM - DC MAYOR’S OFFICE YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Great Streets is the District's multi-year multi-agency commercial revitalization initiative to support existing small businesses, attract new businesses, increase the District's tax base, create new job opportunities for the District residents, and transform emerging corridors into thriving and inviting neighborhood centers that are magnets for private investment.
FEATURED ON COVER OF FLORAL MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
A storied flower shop in Washington, D.C., builds on its history to stay relevant with customers today.