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Virginia Lottery warns of consumer scams 03/21/2022 01:27pm • The Virginia Lottery said it has noticed an uptick in reports of lottery scams and is launching a new campaign to protect consumers. The Protect Your Play campaign seeks to inform consumers not only about fake lottery scams, but also ways to protect themselves from various types of fraud. The Driving a leased vehicle? Here's why you should buy it 03/21/2022 10:55am • The big and unexpected jump in used vehicle prices in the last two years, prompted in part by the shortage of new vehicles, is having an impact on the leased vehicle market — and those currently leasing the vehicle they drive would probably benefit from buying it when the lease is up, or sooner. 16 best apps for buying and selling used stuff 03/21/2022 08:00am • Turn unwanted items into cash and buy used. When you're living paycheck to paycheck, you are likely feeling burned out and stressed out. And when budgets grow tight, there may seem like there's no financial relief in sight. Even with the best budgeting intentions, cutting back on daily or monthly WTOP Space Reporter: Spring brings new opportunities to enjoy the night sky 03/20/2022 04:00pm • I don’t know about you, but to me, it seems like we had a DMV winter complete with more snow and cooler temps than in recent memory. I, for one, am glad Spring has sprung. March 1 marked “Meteorological Spring” and the Universe brings us “astronomical Spring," known as the Vernal Equinox, Kristaps Porzingis hopes 4th quarter vs. Lakers a sign of things to come 03/20/2022 03:00pm • Porzingis hopes 4th quarter takeover just the start originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWASHINGTON -- Midway through the fourth quarter on Saturday night, LeBron James bulldozed his way through Ish Smith for an and-1 layup and afterward held his hand out to suggest Smith was 'too small.' Whi Amid record number of family caregivers, what to know about finding relief for fatigue 03/20/2022 02:05pm • A record 42 million Americans are serving as family caregivers for loved ones 50 or older, according to a new study by the senior living organization, Seniorly. The figure, which represents roughly 1 in 6 U.S. adults, has grown by nearly 25% over the past five years. Increasingly, family careg Fire at Silver Spring senior living center leaves at least 30 displaced 03/19/2022 07:48pm • A fire in the stairwell of a senior living building in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Saturday morning led to the temporary evacuation of the facility and displaced at least 30 residents. There weren't any reports of injuries. According to officials, on Saturday morning around 11 a.m., Montgomery Cherry Blossoms reach 'puffy white' phase on verge of peak bloom 03/19/2022 11:59am • In just 24 hours, the cherry blossoms around the National Mall and Tidal Basin have moved from Stage 4, to Stage 5. That means peak bloom is just around the corner. They are in the "puffy white" phase as of Saturday, according to the National Park Service. The blossoms are out, now we're just Ex-energy company worker from Va. gets prison in fraud, tax plea 03/19/2022 11:42am • ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — A former Ohio-based energy company employee has been sentenced to prison for depositing hundreds of checks intended for his employer and using the money for himself. U.S. Attorney Christopher Kavanaugh says Gregory Thomas Holland of Roanoke, Virginia, was sentenced Friday to Firefighters hope to gain ground on Texas wildfires Saturday 03/19/2022 09:32am • EASTLAND, Texas (AP) — Fire crews in Texas hope to make progress Saturday against a massive complex of wildfires that have killed one person and burned at least 50 homes, officials said. Winds were expected to diminish on Saturday, raising hopes for the attack on the flames, said Angel Lopez, a Maine island library wants your banned books 03/19/2022 07:52am • MATINICUS ISLAND, Maine (AP) — There’s an “Island of Misfit Toys” in the popular holiday classic. Now there's an island for unwanted and banned books, too. The tiny library on Matinicus Island 22 miles (35 kilometers) off the Maine coast is on a mission to fill its shelves with books that Ousted Tennessee senator sentenced to probation for fraud 03/19/2022 01:07am • MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Tennessee state senator expelled from office after a conviction for using federal grant money on wedding expenses instead of the nursing school she operates was sentenced Friday to a year of probation but no prison time. Katrina Robinson had faced four to 10 month Play ball: Local baseball community rallies behind Prince George's Co. high school after dugout fire 03/18/2022 10:58am • As the sun beamed down on Riverdale, Maryland, after school one day earlier this month, Parkdale High School senior Jabari Michael put on his baseball cap and began to stretch. However, instead of wearing his cleats onto the baseball field at Parkdale, the senior kept his tennis shoes on and started Weekend Road and Rail: I-66 work extends to Beltway stops, Metro work reprieve 03/18/2022 05:59am • Weather permitting, there are planned stops for Interstate 66 and the Capital Beltway in the overnight hours, plus closures related to South Capitol Street and Interstate 295/D.C. 295 corridor work. There's upcoming Interstate 70 improvement work in Maryland and Metro maintenance will cause single t Free tax prep for low-to-moderate income Marylanders 03/17/2022 08:58pm • The April 18 deadline to file federal tax returns is fast approaching, and this can be a stressful time, especially for inexperienced tax filers. That's where nonprofit CASH Campaign of Maryland comes in. CASH (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) and its partners provide free tax prep to anyone wh