James Barlia

BusinessMar 11, 2026

Long Live All Met!

Why we’re resurrecting the spirit of All Met rankings, embracing disagreement, and launching a media company that will almost certainly fail.

By James Barlia

High SchoolMar 11, 2026

Resurrecting All Met Rankings

Nominate athletes for the Boys and Girls Lacrosse Spring 2026 All Met Rankings.

By James Barlia

Pro SportsMar 11, 2026ALL MET

Top 5 DC Sports Media Outlets of My Lifetime

The voices of a generation.

By James Barlia

CommandersMar 10, 2026

Commanders 2026 Mock Draft

Taking into account everything Washington did this offseason — and didn't — here's where I think all six of their draft picks land in April.

By James Barlia

NationalsMar 7, 2026

Your Spring 2026 Washington Nationals Cheat Sheet

New manager, new GM, new everything — here's what's actually happening with your Washington Nationals heading into 2026.

By James Barlia

CommandersMar 7, 2026

A List of Every Player Any Commenter Has Said the Commanders Could Draft in 2026

Every prospect linked to Washington in the 2026 NFL Draft, ranked by how many times they've been mentioned across every major outlet and Commanders...

By James Barlia

BusinessFeb 25, 2026ALL MET

The Most Talent Dense Organizations in the DMV

If you are running a company, starting a company, or building a high-performing team, here is a list of places you should probably start recruiting...

By James Barlia

BusinessFeb 19, 2026ALL MET

30 DC-Based Institutional LPs (Not Ranked)

A snapshot of major institutional limited partners and capital allocators with a meaningful presence in Washington, DC — spanning pensions,...

By James Barlia

BusinessFeb 19, 2026ALL MET

Ranking 15 DC-Based Enterprise Software Companies To Watch

A ranking of DC-based enterprise software startups - based on company scale, local significance, category leadership, and evidence of long-term...

By James Barlia

High SchoolFeb 15, 2026

Where DMV Athletes Competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics Went to High School

A quick look at the DMV athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics — and the local high schools that helped shape their paths to the world stage.

By James Barlia

BusinessFeb 15, 2026ALL MET

Ranking DCs Top 25 Startup Successes

A ranking of breakout DMV startups based on company scale, business model durability, local significance, category leadership, and evidence of...

By James Barlia

BusinessFeb 11, 2026ALL MET

Ranking 21 DC-Based Consumer, Healthcare & Fintech Companies to Watch

From revolutionizing 911 emergency navigation to democratizing fractional real estate, this curated list highlights 21 visionary founders utilizing...