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How the 2022 Tax Filing Season Was Different 04/27/2022 08:00pm • Taxpayers and preparers alike were hoping for a return to normalcy when they filed their taxes in 2022 after consecutive years of pandemic-related disruptions. What they got instead was a continuation of pandemic relief tax programs and challenges without the extended deadlines of the prior two year Ground beef recalled nationwide over E. coli concerns 04/27/2022 08:09am • More than 120,000 pounds of ground beef are being recalled for possible E. coli contamination. New Jersey-based Lakeside Refrigerated Services said concerns emerged after routine food safety testing of imported products. The affected products were shipped to retailers nationwide under various lab What to Know About STEM Public High Schools 04/26/2022 08:00pm • Every student has their own strengths and skills -- some shine on stage while others prefer conducting lab experiments or coding software. But students don't have to wait until college to pursue their academic interests at a deeper level. There are public high schools dedicated to specialized subjec Driveway Ideas to Maximize Curb Appeal 04/26/2022 08:00pm • Cultivate curb appeal with your driveway.If you're selling a home, you're thinking about curb appeal, including sizing up the paint job and sprucing up the yard. But you should also be looking at your driveway."Though they may seem trivial, driveways are a big part of your home's curb appeal," says A 401(k) Versus a 403(b) for Retirement Savings 04/25/2022 08:00pm • You can save for retirement in a 401(k) plan or a 403(b) plan, depending on which type of account your employer offers. Both retirement accounts offer similar tax benefits, but there are also some important differences between a 401(k) plan and a 403(b) plan. A 401(k) and a 403(b) both: -- Have a co Bethesda-based Kid Museum is expanding 04/25/2022 06:30pm • The Kid Museum will soon have a lot more space for kids to learn and explore. The experiential museum and educational makerspace is branching out from its current location at the Davis Library to a brand-new 28,000-square-foot facility at Bethesda Metro Center. More Montgomery County N Tips for Aspiring Attorneys with Accounting Backgrounds 04/24/2022 08:00pm • Now that federal tax day has passed, many accountants and bookkeepers may finally have some time on their hands to think about next steps for their career. Law school may be especially appealing for accountants who hope to work on legal or policy issues, or leverage their experience to start lucrati 23 Top Things to Do in Long Island, New York 04/24/2022 08:00pm • The wealthiest families of yore didn't summer in Ibiza or Lake Como -- they vacationed in Long Island. Not so long ago, Long Island was the refuge of the Bouviers, Jacqueline Kennedy's family, at the famous Grey Gardens estate on Lily Pond Lane. Afterward, that same street became the picturesque hom What to Consider When Visiting a College Town 04/21/2022 08:00pm • The location of a college or university can be just as critical to a student's experience as its academic program, social scene or extracurricular activities. Hailing from the sleepy town of Evensville, Tennessee, Elijah Boles first set foot on the campus of Yale University in Connecticut in fall 20 Virginia town rolls out Uber-style ratings for police officers 04/21/2022 03:05pm • Police officers in Warrenton, Virginia, are handing out QR codes to people they interact with and asking them to anonymously grade them on their fairness, professionalism and listening skills. The rollout of the so-called Guardian Score program, which uses real-time data analytics and insights to Dangerous dog off death row in Virginia, but Niko's future unclear 04/21/2022 08:17am • It's been seven years since a Virginia woman was convicted of owning a dangerous dog, which killed a cat. One of the conditions of the owner staying out of jail was for the dog, named Niko, to be euthanized. Seven years later, Niko is still alive, and now off death row, but Virginia's Court of Ap Money Moves You Will Be Thankful For 04/18/2022 08:00pm • Take these steps to improve your finances now.There is no time like the present to start improving your finances. Being proactive about money management can benefit more than just your bank account. "Life is meant to be lived, not survived," says Jason Gordo, managing director and head of strategic What Is a Social Security Statement? And Why You Should Be Checking It 04/18/2022 08:00pm • The Social Security Administration no longer mails paper Social Security statements to most people under age 60. Younger workers who want to check their earnings history or taxes paid need to create a my Social Security account to obtain their statement online. Here's why you should view your Social This tax day, advocates call on Maryland lawmakers to support a billionaire tax 04/18/2022 06:36pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A coalition of advocacy organizations is calling on Maryland’s congressional delegation to endorse a resolution to institute a federal bil DC Board of Elections rules McDuffie not qualified to run for attorney general 04/18/2022 04:57pm • D.C.'s Board of Elections dealt a significant blow to Ward 5 Council Member Kenyan McDuffie's bid for attorney general on Monday, ruling that he isn't qualified to run for the seat. The board found that McDuffie has not been "actively engaged" as a lawyer for at least five of the past 10 years, a