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Fredericksburg police searching for two suspects in killing of 18-year-old student 04/01/2023 12:10am • Fredericksburg, Virginia, police are searching for the suspects involved in the shooting death of an 18-year-old last Sunday. On Sunday, March 26, Jasiah Smith, a James Monroe High School senior, was shot and killed at a gathering with his friends in a parking lot in the 400 block of Chadwick Cou PHOTOS: Cherry Blossoms 2023 03/31/2023 11:25pm • D.C.’s iconic cherry blossoms are already in peak bloom. Check out some pictures of the beautiful flowers around the Tidal Basin below. Data Doctors: Secure data removal tips 03/31/2023 03:25pm • Q: What’s the best way to get rid of all the data on my SSD (Solid State Drive) that I am going to be replacing with a larger one? A: One of the most important tasks any time you get rid of a device that contains your personal information is ensuring that your data has been removed. Once the Md. fire marshal sounds alarm over dramatic spike in fire deaths in 2023 03/31/2023 04:14am • If the trend doesn’t end, Maryland is on track to see one of its deadliest years in decades when it comes to fires. At least 40 people in the state have died so far this year in fires, which is more than double what Maryland saw during this same period last year, according to State Fire Marshal Are State Inflation Relief Checks Taxable? 03/30/2023 08:00pm • For the most part, state inflation checks you received in 2022 won't be taxable on the state or federal levels. There are, however, some exceptions. Keep reading to find out what you need to know. What Are State Inflation Relief Checks?In 2022, 21 states provided their residents with special payment How to Get Valuable Home Energy Tax Credits 03/30/2023 08:00pm • The federal government -- and many state governments -- can help you cover the cost of making energy efficient home improvements. You can get tax breaks for installing energy efficient windows, doors, and cooling and heating systems, and even bigger breaks for installing solar panels and water heate 10 Best College Towns for Retirement 03/30/2023 08:00pm • If you're looking for a vibrant community and a calendar full of activities, you might consider a college town for retirement. You'll enjoy an array of entertainment, great social activities, and plenty of cultural and sporting events, along with other perks. "Some universities and colleges offer re Anti-Inflammatory Diet: The Best and Worst Food for Inflammation 03/30/2023 08:00pm • What is inflammation?You might be hearing more about inflammation and its role in overall health lately, but what exactly is inflammation and how does it happen?Quite simply, "inflammation is the body's response to something wrong," explains Megan Wroe, wellness manager and registered dietitian at S Start Now to Earn Credit Card Rewards for Holiday Travel 03/30/2023 08:00pm • Although the holidays may seem far away, now is the best time to start planning December travel. Getting good prices on flights and hotels by using rewards can be challenging if you're unprepared or wait too long. These tips will help you get the maximum rewards and benefits while getting the best p What Is Frozen Shoulder? 03/30/2023 08:00pm • If you hear the term frozen shoulder and think of a shoulder encased in ice, you're not too far off. Also called adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder is a condition that makes the shoulder capsule stiff and inflamed. It's often painful, and there's reduced range of motion in your shoulder. You may f 10 Social Security Rules Everyone Should Know 03/30/2023 08:00pm • You might be able to boost your Social Security payments if you pay close attention to the Social Security rules. How much you earn throughout your career and your age when you sign up play big roles in how much you'll receive. Workers who familiarize themselves with the Social Security rules will b Fairfax Co. police chief: Officers sought 'best possible outcome' in US-1 barricade 03/30/2023 05:34pm • Fairfax County, Virginia, police are offering new details on a 36-hour standoff with an armed woman who barricaded herself on U.S. Route 1. In a news conference Thursday, Fairfax County Chief of Police Kevin Davis credited negotiators, who frequently communicated with the woman for more than a da Opening Day: Nats fall to Braves in 2023 opener 03/30/2023 04:15pm • It's time to play ball! The 2023 regular season for the Washington Nationals officially got underway Thursday with large crowds streaming into Nationals Park in Southeast D.C. to see the team take on the Atlanta Braves. The team played on a new field with new grass and clay, plus brand-new bas Investigation into Fairfax Co. schools' National Merit delays unveils miscues, lack of standard protocol 03/30/2023 07:51am • Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid on March 29, 2023. (WTOP/Scott Gelman) An investigation into why some Fairfax County, Virginia, high school students didn't learn of their National Merit Scholar recognitions last fall unveiled a series of miscues and lack of a countywid 7 DC-area female leaders offer advice for Women's History Month 03/30/2023 07:06am • This Women's History Month, WTOP approached several local leaders to ask them what advice they have to offer to other female-identifying people in the region. WTOP received video responses from the Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, Chief Executive Officer for Prince George's County Public Schoo