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DC is a leader in building new apartments, but they tend to be on the small side 01/30/2023 08:29am • D.C. ranks as one of the best large urban hubs for renting newly-built apartments. In the past decade, the number of new apartments coming online in the District has grown by nearly 70%, according to RentCafe. That's roughly 39,000 new apartments. More Business and Finance News Grandson of DC soul food legend trying to break cycle of unhealthy habits 01/30/2023 05:25am • 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. The grandson of the owner of D.C.'s legendary home of sweet potato pie, Henry's Soul Café, says he grew up eating amazing food, but later The 4 Best Travel Cribs of 2023, According to Parents and Experts 01/29/2023 07:00pm • There are quite a few travel cribs on the market these days -- some expensive, others cheap, some bulky, others lightweight -- which can make it challenging to choose the right one for your pint-sized travel partner. Taking into consideration safety, comfort, convenience for travel, and recommendati Could Caribbean Cuisine Be the Next Mediterranean Diet? 01/29/2023 07:00pm • While the eating patterns in the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea will never go out of style, expect to hear a lot more about the cuisine from another body of water -- the Caribbean Sea. Multiple trend spotters, including the National Restaurant Association, believe Caribbean food will be How Are Unemployment Benefits Taxed? 01/29/2023 07:00pm • When millions of Americans lost their jobs during the pandemic and filed for unemployment benefits, Congress gave them a temporary break -- they could exclude up to $10,200 of their benefits for tax year 2020. But that break lasted only for one year and unemployment benefits went back to being fully Have Buyer's Remorse With Your Home? Here's What to Do 01/29/2023 07:00pm • Caveat emptor -- buyer beware -- is a well-known phrase in real estate. It refers to instances when buyers must take caution and be smart with their money. If you throw caution to the wind, you could end up regretting your decision. Buyer's remorse isn't uncommon. According to an October survey from How to Claim the Saver's Credit 01/29/2023 07:00pm • Low- and moderate-income workers who save for retirement in a 401(k) plan or individual retirement account could qualify for the saver's credit. This retirement savings contributions credit can be claimed in addition to any tax deduction you earn by contributing to a traditional retirement account. Reagan National TSA finds 6th gun of 2023 at security checkpoint 01/28/2023 01:05pm • TSA officers at Ronald Reagan National Airport stopped a man from bringing a loaded handgun onto a flight this week. It was the third gun caught at one of the airport security checkpoints within a week, and the sixth such gun discovered this year, according to the Transportation Security Administrat Is Interest on Personal Loans Tax Deductible? 01/26/2023 07:00pm • You can use a personal loan for a variety of useful purposes, but borrowing money can be expensive. To cut down on costs, you may wonder: Is personal loan interest tax deductible? The answer depends on how you spend the funds. Here's what you need to know about deducting personal loan interest on yo 20 Packing and Moving Tips and Tricks to Simplify Your Move 01/26/2023 07:00pm • Make moving easy.For most people, moving happens because it must, whether it's to a larger home for a growing family, a cross-country relocation for work or to downsize in retirement. Even when you're excited about your new destination, moving day will always be a little stressful -- there are a lot How to Get a Free Business Credit Score 01/26/2023 07:00pm • A business credit report and credit score will determine what financing options and rates are available to your business. The cleaner your report and higher your score, the better your choices will be. Having a good business credit score can also help you get better insurance premiums and score cont Do Student Loans Count as Income? 01/26/2023 07:00pm • Many students borrow money or accept grants and scholarships to help pay for higher education. Fortunately, student loans aren't taxable, so you don't report student loans as income on your tax return, and you don't have to pay taxes on certain types of financial aid. While loans don't count as inco Fairfax Co. blaze that killed woman began with Christmas tree lights 01/26/2023 06:04pm • Fire investigators in Fairfax County, Virginia, say a blaze that tore through a house the day after Christmas, killing an 86-year-old woman, was sparked by ornamental lights on a live Christmas tree. The fire has been ruled an accident, officials said in a Jan. 25 update on Twitter. UPDATE-hou Road and Rail: Stops planned for I-66 and I-495 for Transformation work; Metro shutdowns 01/26/2023 03:00pm • The weather forecast for this weekend will be perfect for any ongoing and planned construction. This means all is a go for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway and 495 Next Projects. In the District, work is planned for the Interstate 295/South Capitol Street Corridor project and more. Metrorail Report: What led to 'confusion' during response at Montgomery Co. high school shooting 01/25/2023 11:04pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, public schools admitted that there was a breakdown in communication during the response to a shooting inside Magruder High School last year. The admission comes in a newly released addendum to its after-action report, which came after additional interviews with school