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'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 How to create and maintain a family budget 04/19/2023 08:30am • Your money shouldn't be a mystery, but it is to many people. In fact, 65% of Americans don't know what they spent last month, according to a 2020 survey conducted by budgeting app Mint. "People are always more optimistic about their finances than they should be," says Howard Dvorkin, a certified Filmfest DC expands beyond E Street Cinema to French Embassy, Politics & Prose, DC public schools 04/19/2023 03:57am • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiAuzPRsGGY The 37th annual Filmfest DC returns this week at Landmark E Street Cinema in Penn Quarter from April 19 to 30. However, the festival is so much more than brick-and-mortar screenings, expanding with outreach around town. "The city is coming ou More locally sourced fresh food making its way to those in need in Maryland 04/18/2023 03:20pm • Through federal grants from the USDA, the Maryland Department of Agriculture cut checks to the Maryland Food Bank and Capital Area Food Bank totaling $6.1 million to buy food from Maryland farmers and watermen. (WTOP/Luke Lukert) The Maryland Department of Agriculture is teaming up with the Gas at Sheetz is $1.85 a gallon until end of April 04/18/2023 08:47am • For the third time in six months, gas and convenience store chain Sheetz has cut of one gas blend, this time E85 unleaded, to $1.85 per gallon. (Courtesy Sheetz) For the third time in six months, gas and convenience store chain Sheetz has cut the price of one gas blend — this time E85 unleaded Part of Metro's construction plans on Orange, Green and Silver lines begin next month 04/18/2023 05:50am • Starting next month, Metro riders in the D.C. area can expect to face major construction projects on parts of the Orange, Silver and Green Lines. Resulting station closures will be compensated by free shuttle buses to ferry passengers between closed stations. Metro recommends that riders should p Alexandria City Council allows abortion providers to open in more spaces 04/16/2023 03:00pm • A zoning amendment passed by the Alexandria City Council will now allow abortion providers to open up shop in commercial and mixed-use areas. The amendment was a response to the council’s resolution 3087, which asked the Planning and Zoning department to check zoning ordinances to make sure the 'Don’t be Dan Snyder': DC-area sports management professor outlines how the next Commanders owner should win fans over 04/14/2023 09:50pm • The next owner of the Washington Commanders will have a long to-do list, but what should be at the top? “The easy answer to that is win, first,” said Matt Winkler, professor and director of the sports analytics and management program at American University, with a laugh. He said the second Peter Laviolette out as Washington Capitals' head coach 04/14/2023 05:28pm • Peter Laviolette will not return as the head coach of the Washington Capitals next season, the team announced Friday. The Capitals and Laviolette, whose contract expires June 30, mutually agreed to part ways. NEWS | The Washington Capitals and head coach Peter Laviolette have agreed to mutually p