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From hobbyist to entrepreneur: 10 hobbies that can make you money 04/26/2023 08:00pm • Wondering how to make money doing something you enjoy? With the rising costs of pretty much everything, many are looking for ways to boost their incomes. But before settling for a less-than-ideal gig or side hustle, check out these 10 hobbies that can make you money: 1. Writing If you have Burn care: What MedStar is doing to help patients recover mentally, physically 04/25/2023 02:10pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Burn injuries can be both physically and psychologically challenging – putting burn survivors on a challenging path to recovery that includes hurdles for both the body and mind. The team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center eq PLAY starts nonstop flights from Dulles to Iceland this week 04/25/2023 12:12pm • Discount airline PLAY will start its new Dulles to Iceland nonstops April 26. (Courtesy PLAY) Discount airline PLAY will start offering nonstop flights from Dulles International Airport to Iceland on Wednesday. The Iceland-based startup will operate daily flights using Airbus A320 and A32 Car Review: Chevrolet Bolt EUV grows in space and technology for 2023 04/25/2023 09:52am • More electric vehicle (EV) choices means more buzz and reviews that hook you until you see the prices. But wait, there are some affordable EVs hitting the market. The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV, which was introduced last year, is bigger than the Bolt by a good six inches and has a starting price under Ground cumin recalled in 16 states, including Va. over salmonella risk 04/24/2023 10:56am • Check your spice cabinet, Lipari Foods is recalling a lot of its ground cumin in Virginia over concerns it could make people sick. Some Lipari Branded Ground Cumin Tubs are being voluntarily recalled over a possibility they were contaminated with salmonella, according to a company announcement po DC woman who conquered Mt. Kilimanjaro at 73 aims to help other Black climbers 04/24/2023 10:30am • This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. A D.C. woman, who is believed to be one of the oldest African American women to summit Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, is reaching new heig Metro CEO: DC's fare evasion law needs changing 04/24/2023 09:40am • Metro CEO and General Manager Randy Clarke speaks to DMV Download podcast host Luke Garrett. (WTOP/Luke Garrett) For the last few years, fare evasion in D.C. has been a proverbial thorn in Metro's side. "We need to gain control of the system back and we've got to bring a sense of orderliness, Va., Md. offer second dose of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine to high-risk individuals 04/22/2023 12:01pm • Health departments for both Virginia and Maryland have announced that they will now offer an additional dose of the COVID-19 bivalent vaccine for individuals at a higher risk of severe illness, following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC now allows adults ages 65 years an 'Keep those suckers at bay': Va. doctor warns about tick season 04/21/2023 09:40pm • As the weather warms up, doctors say it's time to be aware of a familiar parasite that could be in your very own backyard. "This is definitely prime tick season until late fall," explained Dr. Troy Baker with Kaiser Permanente in Virginia. Baker says the beginning of tick season means you shou Data Doctors: Why paying with a smartphone is safer 04/21/2023 04:43pm • Q: How can I tell if my Android smartphone can be used for mobile payments and is it safe? A: There are good reasons to consider using the mobile payment systems that most of today’s smartphones support, ranging from convenience to security. The key feature that your smartphone must have is Virginia Beach leads nation for Gen-Z homebuyers 04/21/2023 12:30pm • Fewer adults under 25 are homeowners, but Virginia Beach, Virginia, leads the nation for the share of homeowners who are. Redfin ranks Virginia Beach No. 1 for Gen-Z homebuyers last year. Those under 25 years old bought roughly 9% of primary homes that sold there last year, a bigger share than an The best healthy foods to eat for breakfast 04/21/2023 10:39am • Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day for good reason. It helps you regulate your appetite, prevent blood sugar swings and fills you up on all the essential nutrients to start your day off right. If you're looking for healthy breakfast foods, experts say to avoid sugary cer Montgomery Co. patio contractor sues Baltimore Police Department over extortion 04/21/2023 04:25am • A Montgomery County, Maryland, man is suing the Baltimore Police Department and the City of Baltimore, alleging that they didn't do enough to stop its officers from violating his civil rights after one police sergeant was fired and three detectives suspended over his extortion. Luis Alfonso Torre Md. couple recounts reimbursement struggle with Southwest Airlines after December debacle 04/20/2023 09:44pm • Back in December, Mark Hessie and his wife Stephanie showed up at BWI Marshall Airport in Maryland ready to board the first of two Southwest Airlines flights that would take them to Cancun, Mexico, for a long-anticipated Christmas vacation. That flight would never happen. The Hessies would instead b Ocean City’s Fontainebleau to reopen as Ashore Resort & Beach Club 04/20/2023 10:44am • The Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort officially reopens next month as the Ashore Resort & Beach Club in Maryland after a complete property renovation. (Certares Real Estate Management) The Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort officially reopens next month as the Ashore Resort & Beach Club in M