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'Fill the Boat' hopes to collect toys for children victims of Hurricane Helene 12/04/2024 04:00am • Moving full steam ahead. A local nonprofit and emergency responders from Montgomery County, Maryland, are teaming up this Saturday to collect toys for children in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. "Fill the Boat" is an annual event meant to collect and distribute toys to children th Bolinvar Stone Manor sells for whopping $15.5M, marking highest sale in Loudoun Co. this year 12/03/2024 06:26pm • The Bolinvar Stone Manor in Virginia’s Loudoun County officially sold to the tune of $15.5 million after spending months under contract, marking the highest sale in the county this year. The sale was announced by real estate firm Washington Fine Properties on Tuesday, which represented the buy New rule could stop sale of your personal information 12/03/2024 11:30am • It’s not just hackers that can get your data for scams and other nefarious purposes. 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T DC's mayor and police chief urge shoppers to buy local, pledge increased public safety efforts 12/02/2024 04:30pm • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser visited Georgetown's Shop Made on Monday to promote buying from local small businesses for the holidays. At the same time, she and D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith sought to reassure potential patrons that businesses will be safe, with Smith pledging a more visible police p Amid wintry chill, tips for using your space heater safely 12/02/2024 02:21pm • The recent cold temperatures have many in the D.C. area reaching for a blanket or settling in front of a fireplace. For those using a space heater to take the chill out of an area of their home, Consumer Reports is offering safety tips to keep you toasty and safe. Recent statistics from the Consu FanDuel Promo Code Delivers $150 Bonus on College Football, NFL 11/30/2024 02:45pm • This content is sponsored by Sportradar. 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