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Confusion over county tax credit generates hundreds of calls to Maryland tax agency 04/06/2023 10:12pm • Maryland's State Department of Assessments and Taxation fielded more than 924 calls from Montgomery County residents who were confused about their eligibility for the county's Income Tax Offset Credit. That's the $692 tax credit, often referenced in county materials as ITOC, tied to a homeowner's 10 Best-Paying Tech Jobs 04/06/2023 08:00pm • The tech industry offers careers that are ever-evolving but will likely be around until the end of time. We live in a digital universe, after all. If you're looking for a tech job, this list, which comes from the U.S. News Best Jobs Rankings, has strong options that also offer high salaries. Data co Alfred P. Doolittle 'gets us to the church on time' in 'My Fair Lady' at National Theatre 04/05/2023 12:05pm • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H51c5LnoeI0 Stanley Holloway was an iconic Alfred P. Doolittle in both the 1956 Broadway musical and the 1964 Hollywood adaptation, the former winning the Tony for Best Musical and the latter winning the Oscar for Best Picture. Now, actor Michael Hegarty don Upset with lack of progress, Md. lawmakers propose new authority to spur improvements at horse tracks 04/04/2023 09:22am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. In an effort to spur stalled plans for improving the Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park tracks, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee 7 Best ETFs to Buy Now 04/03/2023 08:00pm • Though the stock market stumbled in 2022, it got off to a great start this year as many investors began to move out of defensive risk-off stocks and back into risk-on investments like tech stocks and digital assets. Past performance is never a guarantee of future returns, and lots of research shows Megatrends: AI and Robotics 04/02/2023 08:00pm • Investors looking for trends to bolster solid portfolio decisions can expand their horizons and refocus on so-called megatrends.For investment purposes, megatrends represent large-scale societal changes that not only power global change, but can fuel investment growth, too. Megatrends can help make 'Risk free': The phrase you won’t hear anymore in sports betting ads 03/31/2023 10:49pm • After the Supreme Court legalized sports wagering in any state willing to host it, the number of commercials trying to convince consumers to download their apps skyrocketed. And as the different companies battled for market share, the promotions, as well as their promises, have intensified. But t How to Get Valuable Home Energy Tax Credits 03/30/2023 08:00pm • The federal government -- and many state governments -- can help you cover the cost of making energy efficient home improvements. You can get tax breaks for installing energy efficient windows, doors, and cooling and heating systems, and even bigger breaks for installing solar panels and water heate Republican lawmakers seek to block DC police reform 03/29/2023 04:28pm • Republicans sharply criticized the D.C. Council during a House hearing Wednesday, charging that the nation's capital is in the midst of a "crime crisis," while pledging to block a police reform measure. The chairman of the House Oversight Committee, Rep. James Comer, said the hearing was necessar DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb weighs in on carjackings, criminal code and Commanders 03/29/2023 05:34am • DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb speaks with DMV Download podcast host Luke Garrett. (WTOP/Luke Garrett) D.C. had a turbulent start to 2023 — from a forsaken criminal code, a sharp spike in car thefts and to the recent resignation of Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio following allegations of sexua Security guard killed, 2 customers wounded in shooting outside Prince George's Co. nightclub 03/28/2023 03:10pm • Police in Prince George's County, Maryland, say they are looking for at least two suspects in a Tuesday morning shooting outside a nightclub that left a security guard dead and two other people wounded. During a news conference Tuesday afternoon, Prince George's County Police Chief Malik Aziz ide 10 affordable places to retire on the water 03/28/2023 11:00am • As you look at retirement options, you may be attracted to the idea of a place on the water. While some properties along a shoreline can be pricey, there are reasonable options throughout the country that might be easier on your retirement budget. In these areas, you may fall in love with the opport What Are Granny Pods? 03/27/2023 08:00pm • Most families feel concerns over how to take care of aging relatives. You may be unsure whether you can provide the level of care necessary, but nursing homes and assisted living can be costly. Granny pods, also called granny flats or accessory dwelling units (ADUs), gives families a new option for No more PJs? Changes may be coming to Fairfax Co. schools dress code 03/27/2023 04:10am • Changes may be coming to Fairfax County Public Schools' dress code, including one that would prohibit students from wearing pajamas or sleepwear to class. As part of proposed changes to its Students Rights and Responsibilities handbook, students also wouldn't be allowed to wear jackets with hoods Montgomery Co. high school cracks down on off-campus lunch policy due to 'safety concerns' 03/24/2023 11:57pm • Days after a Quince Orchard High School student was found suffering an apparent overdose inside the bathroom of a McDonald's near the school, the school's principal announced stricter enforcement of the off-campus lunch policy. In a tweet, Quince Orchard Principal Elizabeth Thomas wrote that