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WTOP's Beer of the Week: Back Home Persian Blue Lager 04/07/2023 06:00pm • This story first published on Feb. 25, 2022. A taste of Persia… by way of the Big Apple. WTOP’s Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Back Home Persian Blue Lager for the latest edition of Review: 'Hello Tomorrow!' drops season finale for misleading moonshot that barely achieves liftoff 04/07/2023 12:23pm • The sci-fi comedy/drama series "Hello Tomorrow!" drops its Season 1 finale on Apple TV+ this Friday, bringing an end to weekly exchange between me and my wife: "Do you want to watch Moon Show?" (That's what we call it). Turns out, it was a misnomer for a misleading moonshot that barely achi Review: 'Tetris' and 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' deliver a double dose of Nintendo nostalgia 04/07/2023 04:03am • Hollywood delivers a double dose of Nintendo nostalgia this week with a pair of video game adaptations. One is a fictional tale set inside the animated fantasy world of the game itself, the other is a true story of the real-life maneuvering and cutthroat business deals behind the scenes that bro A Day's Worth of Meals on the Mediterranean Diet 04/05/2023 08:00pm • A sustainable way of lifeThe Mediterranean diet is perennially at the top of U.S. News & World Report's Best Diets list, just topping it yet again in 2023. This diet, nearly universally endorsed by nutritionists and dietitians, emphasizes wholesome foods, including whole grains, lean proteins, h Unpacking the Connection Between Diet and Constipation: Causes and Solutions 03/29/2023 08:00pm • Stop me when this starts to sound familiar: This New Year, you resolved to clean up your eating act. Your colleague/trainer/friend has been raving about intermittent fasting, so you finally decided to break up with breakfast and start your eating day to noon. Or maybe all the keto hype finally captu New York City Housing Market Forecast 03/27/2023 08:00pm • The New York City real estate market has always been a force of its own. With the business, culture and opportunities the Big Apple offers, the city enjoys near-constant interest from buyers at home and abroad. Still, the last few years have thrown some curveballs, and even with NYC's clout, the mar Montgomery Co. 'Heads Up, Phones Down' contest encourages teens to stay alert 03/27/2023 08:05am • High school students in Montgomery County, Maryland, are getting a chance to share videos highlighting roadway safety and the importance of putting that phone down while walking, driving or riding a bike. The "Heads Up, Phones Down" video contest will give teens a chance to submit a 30-second vid What Does Activated Charcoal Do? 03/26/2023 08:00pm • Activated charcoal is a hot supplement touting the ability to detox your body. Gwyneth Paltrow was one of the first to show activated charcoal some love back around 2016, while celebs Vanessa Hudgens, Khloe Kardashian and Shay Mitchell have also promoted its supposed detox effects. Other so-called h Early morning tractor-trailer crash creates backup in Fairfax Co. 03/25/2023 02:44am • A tractor-trailer crash on the Beltway's outer loop ramp to southbound Interstate 95, exit 169A, in Springfield, Virginia, had all traffic stopped in the predawn hours of Saturday. The WTOP Traffic Center reported the crash at around 1 a.m. and the ramp reopened just before 4 a.m. There are no re 5 Best Tech ETFs to Buy for 2023 03/22/2023 08:00pm • While the energy sector was a success story in 2022, the tech sector's performance was downright tragic. Among some of the biggest losers last year were once-loved names such as chipmaker Nvidia Corp. (ticker: NVDA), electric vehicle icon Tesla Inc. (TSLA) and Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. (ME How to Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate 03/22/2023 08:00pm • During a time of rising rates, you might think it's impossible to get a lower interest rate on your credit card. It's certainly more difficult to get a lower credit card interest rate, but it's far from impossible. Up ahead: -- How to lower your credit card interest rate.-- What to do if you're deni The Best Fitness Apps and Home Workout Programs 03/22/2023 08:00pm • The lure of getting fit with an at-home exercise program almost sounds too good to be true, but with the help of fitness apps, it's a definite possibility. Plus, you get all the benefits that come with exercise, including weight management, stronger muscles and improved mental health. Benefits of Fi 7 Best Socially Responsible Funds 03/21/2023 08:00pm • In 2023, socially responsible investing in mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, is easier than ever before. That's because there are dozens of options out there that specifically cater to investors looking at ESG metrics -- that is, environmental, social and governance issues that arise Car Review: Hyundai Tucson gets new looks and plug-in hybrid version 03/20/2023 06:11am • Finding the correct crossover can be tough work, especially when there are so many options. Hyundai has retooled the compact Tucson crossover to give buyers gas, hybrid and PHEV versions. I drove the gas N-Line AWD and the plug-in hybrid versions, and I can help you sort it all out. More Consumer Healthy Meals for Weight Loss 03/19/2023 08:00pm • Healthy weight loss is a balancing act.To lose weight, you need to reduce the number of calories you're taking in just enough so that your body can burn off the excess calories it has already stored. Finding the sweet spot for that caloric deficit isn't always easy, especially when you need to maint