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More Americans live paycheck to paycheck, shrinking retirement savings

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More Americans live paycheck to paycheck, shrinking retirement savings

Want a free cup of joe? Get free coffee on National Coffee Day

Want a free cup of joe? Get free coffee on National Coffee Day

58M pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products recalled because wood pieces may be inside

58M pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products recalled because wood pieces may be inside

How should federal employees prepare for a potential government shutdown?

How should federal employees prepare for a potential government shutdown?

How much do you need for the ‘American dream?’

How much do you need for the ‘American dream?’

Late April frost could challenge apple pickers in Virginia this fall

Late April frost could challenge apple pickers in Virginia this fall

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ACLU files lawsuit against Department of Homeland Security on behalf of DC residents

ACLU files lawsuit against Department of Homeland Security on behalf of DC residents

Brookings report shows DC-area unemployment rises significantly as result of federal worker downsizing

Brookings report shows DC-area unemployment rises significantly as result of federal worker downsizing

How safe is bubble tea? Consumer Reports finds lead in popular drink

How safe is bubble tea? Consumer Reports finds lead in popular drink

Fall is the most dangerous season to drive in Maryland and Virginia

Fall is the most dangerous season to drive in Maryland and Virginia

‘Time to say goodbye’: Outdoor dining will soon look different in DC

‘Time to say goodbye’: Outdoor dining will soon look different in DC

Build-A-Bear continues to rack up market gains, despite tariffs and teetering mall traffic

Build-A-Bear continues to rack up market gains, despite tariffs and teetering mall traffic

Maryland Democratic leaders tout electricity refund, keep grid operator in the hot seat

Maryland Democratic leaders tout electricity refund, keep grid operator in the hot seat

‘Not your grandma’s stitching’: How one DC local is using embroidery to build community

‘Not your grandma’s stitching’: How one DC local is using embroidery to build community

‘It’s just a place that they feel welcome’: SimplyBe Coffee in Leesburg is a coffee shop with a cause

‘It’s just a place that they feel welcome’: SimplyBe Coffee in Leesburg is a coffee shop with a cause

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Car Review: Lexus LC 500 convertible is stylish, swift — and squeezy

Residents who complained of rodents and bats in Md. apartment complex awarded $11M settlement

Residents who complained of rodents and bats in Md. apartment complex awarded $11M settlement

Cutting cardboard and the signs it delivers about the economy

Cutting cardboard and the signs it delivers about the economy

Dozens rally in Prince George’s County against data center project at abandoned mall site

Dozens rally in Prince George’s County against data center project at abandoned mall site

Blue Door Kitchen & Inn in Rappahannock County: ‘You forget where you came from an hour ago’

Blue Door Kitchen & Inn in Rappahannock County: ‘You forget where you came from an hour ago’

Montgomery County’s Planning Board lays out development plans for a 3.5 mile stretch of University Boulevard

Montgomery County’s Planning Board lays out development plans for a 3.5 mile stretch of University Boulevard

Prince George’s County wants more of these types of restaurants and fewer fast food joints

Prince George’s County wants more of these types of restaurants and fewer fast food joints

This Virginia county tops visitor spending in the state

This Virginia county tops visitor spending in the state

7-Eleven to pay $1.2 million to settle allegations of selling illegal vaping devices near DC schools

7-Eleven to pay $1.2 million to settle allegations of selling illegal vaping devices near DC schools

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