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New Monocacy/US 15 interchange in Md. set to partially open Monday 07/20/2018 12:14pm • WASHINGTON — The new Monocacy Boulevard Bridge over U.S. 15 will open to motorists Monday, according to Maryland officials. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) said Friday that the four-lane bridge and a new Monocacy ramp to northbound U.S. 15 — b Movie Review: 'Blindspotting' scribes turn real friendship into Sundance hit 07/20/2018 12:20am • WASHINGTON — It was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. This weekend, the acclaimed indie flick "Blindspotting" opens in D.C., bringing a refreshing movie-going experience that mixes laughs, tears and fears for a biting social commentary. Released from jail How to Earn More Money This Summer With a Side Hustle 07/19/2018 08:00pm • While many people think of summer as a time to slow down and enjoy the warm weather and a vacation, it can also be the perfect time to earn some extra money with a side hustle. Not to be confused with part-time jobs, side hustles borrow a page from the gig economy, emphasizing flexibility and short Baltimore officer charged with DUI after crashing car while off-duty 07/19/2018 06:08pm • BALTIMORE (AP) — An off-duty Baltimore police officer has been charged with driving under the influence after he crashed a department-issued car, authorities said. News outlets reported Thursday that Sgt. Larry Worsley has been suspended with pay. Police said Worsley crashed his department-issu How to Invest in Your 40s 07/18/2018 08:00pm • Investing in your 40s can be the difference between retiring on your own terms and relying on your children for financial support. Determining how to invest in your 40s requires a strong financial plan and a willingness to try new things so you can be as carefree as the retirees you see leaving the The Most Scenic Drive in Every State 07/18/2018 08:00pm • Enjoy a ride and soak up your surroundings with family, friends or solo.Sometimes you just need to get away from it all and go on a drive. Fortunately, every state has at least one glorious drive that's both relaxing and picturesque. Before you pull the car out of the garage, consider one of these s 'Feasible projects' approved to help Md. commuters ditch cars 07/18/2018 05:19pm • WASHINGTON — Four projects designed to help Maryland commuters travel without using their cars have been approved for federal grants by local planners. The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board voted Wednesday to select recipients of more than $1.2 million through the Federal Hi Police find car used in shooting that killed 10-year-old DC girl 07/18/2018 11:57am • WASHINGTON — The search for four masked suspects who gunned down a 10-year-old D.C. girl has turned up the car that the suspects were seen driving, but investigators are still pleading for help from the public in tracking down the gunmen. In a tweet late Wednesday morning, police said the car â How to tap your 529 college plan to pay for education expenses 07/18/2018 04:53am • WASHINGTON — With fall college payments due in the next few weeks, now is a good time to review the 529 college plans you diligently funded and make sure you understand and use them properly. There are important changes and expanded uses that started January 1, 2018 to consider. It’s also go 7 Ways to Prepare Your Investments for a Natural Disaster 07/17/2018 08:00pm • Prepare before a disaster hits.It's easy to believe that a natural disaster is unlikely and will happen to "someone else." Yet, natural disasters are surprisingly common. The National Centers for Environmental Information reported that in the first half of the year there were six weather and climate 10 Hidden Fees to Be Aware of in Retirement 07/17/2018 08:00pm • If you've faithfully set aside money for retirement over the years, it pays to sit down and review your finances before you leave your job. You may be surprised to see your budget drained by fees, including service and management fees tied to your retirement accounts. "It is amazing how much some of 40 people rescued from cars on flooded George Washington Parkway 07/17/2018 04:40pm • WASHINGTON — Arlington County Fire Department crews helped rescue 40 people from their flooded vehicles on the George Washington Parkway after heavy rain left standing water on the roadway Tuesday afternoon. The flooding and response closed the parkway in both directions in Arlington between Ba Ellicott City's flood-damaged Main Street to reopen to cars, pedestrians this week 07/17/2018 03:42pm • WASHINGTON — Nearly two months after floodwaters surged through Ellicott City's historic downtown, flood-ravaged Main Street will fully reopen to two-way vehicle traffic and pedestrians later this week. Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman and council member Jon Weinstein announced Main Stre 'We have to be outraged': Police scour DC for masked suspects who gunned down girl near playground 07/17/2018 01:15pm • WASHINGTON — D.C. police are intensifying their search for four suspects who on Monday evening opened fire on a crowd of people at a Northeast D.C. apartment courtyard, killing a 10-year-old girl near a playground and wounding four adults. The girl was identified early Tuesday as Makiyah Wilson You could save on I-66 tolls by changing when you leave 07/17/2018 03:50am • WASHINGTON — Drivers paying a toll on Interstate 66 inside the Beltway can save a significant amount of money by just leaving a few minutes earlier or later. New hour-by-hour breakdowns of average toll rates for the first six months show the lowest morning toll rates are before 6:30 a.m., with