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Take a hike: Local trails and area excursions

Dealing with the day-to-day grind in the Washington area can leave you feeling a bit claustrophobic. Get out in the open air and go for a hike at one of these local spots.

Tags: hike, hikers, trails, outdoors, D.C., great falls park, hiking, Dana Gooley,

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Uncovering small business success stories, one city at a time

Longtime friends Joe Epstein and Nate Hindman have had their share of great travel experiences together. The 27-year olds have journeyed to South America, Montreal, the Dominican Republic and the West Coast, just to name a few. And now, the New York-based journalists are hitting the road once again. But this time, it's to reveal the stories behind some of the country's most fascinating small businesses.

Tags: Joe Epstein, Nate Hindman, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Free Enterprise Tour, small businesses, start-up, journalists

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From jazz festivals to brewery tours: Locally-based gift ideas for Father's Day

Father's Day -- Sunday, June 16 -- is right around the corner. And if you are at a loss for gift ideas or plans, WTOP has a few suggestions for what you can do to show dad how much you care.

Tags: gifts, father, dad, June 16

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Living in Style: Shape up with Shapewear

If the image of Bridget Jones wrestling with her larger-than-life, tummy-sucking knickers pops into your head when you hear the word "shapewear," it's time to approach the subject with a more open mind.

Tags: Style for Hire, Living in Style, Paula Wolfson, shapewear

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Online forums provide parenting advice in digital age

Online parenting platforms, support groups and listservs are popping up all over the country. More parents are relying on these sites and mailing lists for support and advice from other parents going through similar situations.

Tags: DC Urban Moms and Dads, Moms on the Hill, Montgomery County Parents of Multiples, parenting, listserv, blog

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Farmers market strawberries: Better for your health, better tasting

The summer season brings about a variety of produce, and purchasing produce locally can be healthier, tastier and less expensive for consumers.

Tags: Strawberries, Mary Beth Albright, farmers market, pesticides,

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Local librarian's desire to learn to cook lands her in barbecue competitions

During the week, Amy Buras works as a full-time librarian. Her weekends, however, are far less tranquil. They often involve battling outdoor elements, dodging flames and sparking some serious competition.

Tags: Amy Buras, Amy Learns to Cook, barbecue, librarian, cook-off, cooking competition,

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What rising home sales mean for the D.C. area

Sales of homes in the U.S. are at their highest level in 3 ½ years, rising 9.7 percent in the last 12 months. And the D.C. area is experiencing the same surge.

Tags: real estate, real estate market, homebuyers, Dwell Residential Brokerage, sales,

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What is the future of food?

It's something that's enjoyed for taste and it's something that's required to survive. It's found in the ground, on trees, on shelves, in homes and in retail settings throughout the world. It defines cultures, helps to run vehicles and even influences national security decisions. It's food, and its future is up for discussion.

Tags: food, food supply, health, GMOs, technology, USDA, Washington Post Live

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Former journalist discusses implications of government overreach with Obama administration

Some consider the presidency of Richard Nixon to be a time plagued with intense corruption and discriminatory investigations.

Tags: IRS, AP, obama, government, Nixon, overreach, Marvin Kalb,

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