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Some tips for protecting your skin from the summer rays Some tips for protecting your skin from the summer rays 05/24/2021 07:52pm • Getting sunburned isn't just a risk outdoors, people also can get burned through glass when they're inside a house or car. "I think a lot of people don't realize the windshield window is treated so it blocks UVA and UVB rays, but the side windows and the windows that are in our homes only prote COVID-19 vaccine program lets DC groups, employers schedule clinics COVID-19 vaccine program lets DC groups, employers schedule clinics 05/24/2021 06:38pm • Organizations will be able to request a coronavirus vaccine clinic for their groups through a partnership between the D.C. Health Department and the central technology office. Through the Vaccine Exchange Program, faith- and community-based organizations, as well as D.C. employers, can submit req The Space Place: 'Supermoon' event won't be that super around DC The Space Place: 'Supermoon' event won't be that super around DC 05/24/2021 05:21pm • The moon’s umbra shadow. The sky will be much brighter for Wednesday's eclipse. (WTOP/Greg Redfern) On Wednesday, May 26, half of the planet will be treated to a total “supermoon” lunar eclipse. That’s the good news, as it will be the first total lunar eclipse in almost 2 1/2 years. The rise in popularity of the master-planned community The rise in popularity of the master-planned community 05/24/2021 03:20pm • This content is provided by Crown. What it takes to land the home of your dreams has reached a fevered pitch with everything from escalation clauses, waived inspections, and sight-unseen offers. But, before getting caught up in the hype, there are two essential components to choosing your new How to know whether last year's sunscreen is still safe to use How to know whether last year's sunscreen is still safe to use 05/24/2021 12:48pm • Packing your bags for a trip to the beach this Memorial Day Weekend? Don't forget your sunscreen. But as you gather all of your vacation necessities, you may find yourself wondering, "Can I still use that bottle on my bathroom shelf from last summer?" It depends. Sunscreen is regulated by t 'What's in it for me?' How businesses can lure workers back to the office 'What's in it for me?' How businesses can lure workers back to the office 05/24/2021 12:43pm • With cities and states offering various incentives to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, businesses face a slightly different challenge. "They want to get people back in the office," said staffing expert Trey Barnette, regional vice president at Robert Half International. A Child in critical condition after Southeast DC house fire Child in critical condition after Southeast DC house fire 05/24/2021 11:50am • A boy under the age of 10 is in critical condition at the hospital after being rescued from a house fire in Southeast D.C. early Monday. The fire remains under investigation, according to D.C. Fire and EMS officials. Smoke detectors were found in the house, but fire officials are unsure as to whe 12 easy ways to pay off debt 12 easy ways to pay off debt 05/24/2021 10:35am • Are you swimming in debt and don't know how you're ever going to pay it off? You're not alone. If you're looking for easy ways to cut down your debt, including intuitive tweaks to your debt payoff strategies and habits, follow the advice of these experts. Before you start repaying debt, take a mo Look up: Venus will be impressively bright in the night sky starting this week Look up: Venus will be impressively bright in the night sky starting this week 05/24/2021 10:27am • Venus, the closest planet to Earth, will appear impressively bright in the night sky this week, after being obscured by the glare of the sun during much of winter and spring. If you're in the Northern Hemisphere, look west or northwest 30 minutes after sunset, and it should be immediately visible What is a mega backdoor Roth? 05/24/2021 10:21am • A mega backdoor Roth is a tax strategy you can use to dramatically increase contributions to a Roth individual retirement account and bypass the usual Roth IRA income limits. As with any Roth, your money grows without being taxed, and the funds can be withdrawn tax-free in retirement. You may be Lifeguarding amid a pandemic: Ocean City lifesavers get ready for 2021 beach season Lifeguarding amid a pandemic: Ocean City lifesavers get ready for 2021 beach season 05/24/2021 03:58am • When Memorial Day weekend begins later this week, a team of close to 200 lifeguards will be back on duty, at 97 lifeguard stands set up along 10 miles of beach in Ocean City, Maryland. “We’re really expecting a boom year for the Town of Ocean City,” said Butch Arbin, who is captain of the O MedStar launches 'National Safe Sun Week' leading into Memorial Day weekend MedStar launches 'National Safe Sun Week' leading into Memorial Day weekend 05/23/2021 12:27pm • Did you know more people bring snacks to the beach than bring sunscreen? And only one in four people surveyed knows that you should apply sunscreen every two hours! Those are some of the findings a new survey from MedStar Health, a major health care provider in the D.C.-metro area. They surveyed GW Parkway: Trails and history round out Virginia commuter route GW Parkway: Trails and history round out Virginia commuter route 05/23/2021 10:29am • As pandemic-related restrictions are lifted and more people venture out, the head of the George Washington Memorial Parkway says the Northern Virginia route has a lot to offer. "Get out for mental health. Get out for wellness. Enjoy the trails. Enjoy the green spaces," said George Washington Memo Capitals head home facing elimination against Bruins Capitals head home facing elimination against Bruins 05/22/2021 09:24pm • Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller (86) drops Washington Capitals right wing Garnet Hathaway (21) to the ice as goaltender Tuukka Rask, right, loses his helmet in the second period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Ch Recent gas shortage triggers rash of 'check engine' lights Recent gas shortage triggers rash of 'check engine' lights 05/22/2021 04:27pm • More drivers may be seeing a "check engine" warning light pop up on their vehicle dashboard these days, following recent long lines and shortages at D.C.-area gas stations. Mechanic Alex Chester said an unusually high number of customers have come in recently, concerned about the engine trouble l
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