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2 days ago | 
wtop.com | Will Vitka
Ocean City, Maryland, just tightened its beach rules, banning tents and limiting canopy use starting now. The move is meant to boost safety, help lifeguards see better and ease crowding during those packed summer days. It comes on the heels of even more proposed bans. Here’s the deal:Tents with sides? Gone. Canopies?
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2 days ago | 
wtop.com | Will Vitka
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The large-scale redevelopment of the Manassas Mall area is officially a go.
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved the rezoning in a 7-0 vote – with Coles District Supervisor Yesli Vega absent. Officials say the project holds major implications for the future of the county and local transit.
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2 days ago | 
financebuzz.com | Will Vitka |Kaitlin Milligan
Working from home can be a dream. There's no commute. You get to be comfortable (within reason — it's probably still a good idea to wear pants). And you can make good money. Nationwide, the average salary is around $62,027. But if you're commuting, you have to deal with fares, tolls, gas, car payments, and so on. Working from home can save you some of those costs, helping you build wealth.
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3 days ago | 
wtop.com | Will Vitka
Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy is claiming victory in the special general election for county executive Tuesday after amassing over 89% of the unofficial vote over Republican Jonathan White. The county Board of Elections hasn’t officially called the race, but Braveboy’s win positions her to serve the remaining two years of Angela Alsobrooks’ term, who stepped down after winning a U.S. Senate seat last November. The acting executive, Tara H.
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1 week ago | 
financebuzz.com | Will Vitka |Calista Headrick
Lowering your tax burden is one of the smart money moves you can make, and knowing how to do so is crucial to financial success, whether it's tax season or not. The good news is that there are lots of deductions available from the IRS. There is, of course, the standard deduction of $15,000 for individuals and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly in 2025, which is usually good enough for most people. You may be aware of deductions for things like mortgage interest and charitable contributions.
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2 weeks ago | 
financebuzz.com | Will Vitka |Kaitlin Milligan
Every job has the potential to be difficult and stressful. For instance, nobody thinks being a firefighter, first responder, or member of the military is a cakewalk. However, some heavily sought-after "dream" occupations are much harder than most people realize and can leave those professionals struggling to build wealth. Here are 13 jobs that might make being stuck at your desk for eight hours seem a little better.
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2 weeks ago | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Will Vitka
Memorial Day is a solemn American tradition — a day to pause and honor the men and women who paid the ultimate price in defense of freedom. It’s more than just barbecues and long weekends. It’s a time to remember those who never came home, to reflect on their sacrifice and to keep their stories alive. This year, Memorial Day lands on Monday, May 26. Since it’s a federal holiday, most federal offices will be closed, and the U.S. Postal Service won’t be dropping any mail off.
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2 weeks ago | 
wtop.com | Will Vitka
Memorial Day is a solemn American tradition — a day to pause and honor the men and women who paid the ultimate price in defense of freedom. It’s more than just barbecues and long weekends. It’s a time to remember those who never came home, to reflect on their sacrifice and to keep their stories alive. This year, Memorial Day lands on Monday, May 26. Since it’s a federal holiday, most federal offices will be closed, and the U.S. Postal Service won’t be dropping any mail off.
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2 weeks ago | 
financebuzz.com | Will Vitka |Amanda Machado
Being able to retire comfortably is a key goal for many Americans. There are definitely places in the U.S. that are better for retirees than others. Consider living costs, health care, weather, and so on. Since the average monthly Social Security income is $1,976 per month or $23,712 annually, you should understand your shortfall and how much Social Security counts for you to live in the state you've chosen to spend your golden years.
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2 weeks ago | 
wtop.com | Will Vitka
Listen to the latest traffic updates on the 8’s on WTOP.com. The CIA’s headquarters in Langley, Virginia, shuttered its front gate Thursday morning after an apparent security incident. A spokesperson from the CIA told WTOP National Security Correspondent JJ Green there was a security incident that law enforcement responded to outside CIA headquarters. Fairfax County police called it a non-fatal shooting. The front gate at Headquarters is closed until further notice.
