If you were working a retail job at a movie rental store in the early '90s, there's a decent chance you couldn't wait to clock out for the day and escape from the daily grind with a mindless video game. Here in the 2020s, on the other hand, at least one mindless video game is striving to re-create the daily grind of working at a video rental store.

Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator is the latest in a burgeoning field of "work simulators" that has found indie success on Steam. And while the depth of the game's overall retail simulation is pretty shallow, there is a sort of soothing, zen comfort to be found in the repetitive nostalgia of that menial workaday world of the past.

Working 9 to 5

Unlike simulations that rely heavily on menus or spreadsheets, Retro Rewind puts you in the first-person perspective of the manager of a small local VHS rental joint circa 1990. That means you have to run around doing everything from buying the tapes to laying out the furniture and decorations in the store. And while you can technically display those tapes out on any shelf you want, grouping them together by genre makes for both a better customer experience and helps to quiet those anal-retentive organizational voices in your head.

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A new weekly farmers market is set to launch in Potomac this spring, bringing local vendors, fresh food, and community-focused events to Cabin John Village.

The Cabin John Village Farmers Market will be held at 7919 Tuckerman Lane every Sunday from May 10 through October 4, from 9am to 1pm. The market’s grand opening is scheduled for May 10, coinciding with Mother’s Day weekend, and will be hosted by The Maker’s Valley.

The market will feature a variety of local farmers and small businesses offering fresh produce, microgreens, meats, olive oil, hot sauces, and more, alongside artisans selling handmade goods such as candles, jewelry, and skincare products. Food vendors will include options like empanadas and salteñas from Andean Delights, as well as baked goods, pastries, Brazilian truffles, coffee, and tea.

Opening day will include special activities such as a Mother’s Day workshop where guests can create their own infused honey using local ingredients, along with a DIY flower bar. Organizers say additional workshops will be held throughout the season, incorporating seasonal ingredients and themes, with the goal of creating a welcoming neighborhood market that residents can return to each week.

Kalahari Resort, currently under construction in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, has announced it will open on November 12, 2026. . The large-scale indoor water park and resort complex will be located less than 75 miles south of Washington, D.C., and about 80 miles from central Montgomery County, making it a relatively short drive for many area residents.

The $900 million development will become Kalahari Resorts & Conventions’ fifth location and is planned to include more than 175,000 square feet of indoor waterpark space, approximately 900 guest suites, and a full-scale convention center. Positioned just off I-95, the resort aims to serve families and travelers from across the DC-Maryland-Virginia region while drawing guests from the broader East Coast. Consistent with the company’s signature style, the design incorporates African-inspired themes throughout its waterpark attractions, lodging areas, and entertainment spaces.

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is introducing new assistive technology aimed at making travel easier and more independent for passengers with low vision, becoming one of the first airports in the world to do so.

Through a partnership with Towson-based ReBokeh Vision Technologies, BWI Marshall is now offering free, unlimited access to the company’s mobile app for travelers navigating the airport. The airport is the second worldwide and the first in the Mid-Atlantic region to implement the technology.

The app is designed specifically for people with low vision, allowing users to customize how they see their surroundings in real time using their phone’s camera. Features include adjustable contrast, color filters, zoom, and lighting enhancements to help users better interpret their environment.

Officials say the goal is to improve independence and confidence for travelers who rely on partial vision rather than fully replacing it with audio or tactile tools. “Delivering an inclusive transportation system that works for everyone and connects people to opportunities is part of our core mission,” Maryland Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson said in a statement.

At BWI, the technology can help users read gate and wayfinding signs, check arrival and departure boards, and locate amenities like restaurants and shops. The app also includes AI features that support multiple languages and can translate signage and on-screen information in real time.

ReBokeh founder and CEO Rebecca Rosenberg, who has low vision herself, said the technology is designed with firsthand experience in mind. “As a low vision traveler who flies dozens of times per year, I know how important it is to feel confident and comfortable while navigating a busy airport,” Rosenberg said. “We’re incredibly proud that BWI Marshall, our local airport, is leading the way.”

The rollout builds on other recent accessibility initiatives at BWI Marshall, including participation in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program and partnerships testing autonomous wheelchair technology.

Founded in 2019, ReBokeh focuses on developing tools that help people maximize their remaining vision rather than replacing it, offering a more personalized and practical approach to accessibility.