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Best Diets for Heart Health 01/02/2023 07:00pm • A heart-healthy diet has many benefits.While being overweight puts people at risk for heart disease and stroke, a heart-healthy diet can help you lose weight or lower cholesterol, blood pressure or triglycerides, a type of fat in blood. According to the health experts who rated diets for U.S. News, Smart Technology for Landlords 01/02/2023 07:00pm • Owning a few rental units can be a great way to establish a passive income stream, but it can be hard to be a landlord on your own. You can't be in several places at once, and even if you hire a property manager, you may still find that you're being called out a lot more than you'd like. Fortunately Check it out — Montgomery Co.'s most-read library books 01/02/2023 02:15pm • As the new year is prompting many to rethink their habits and goals for 2023, we hear about eating healthier, exercising more and saving money — but what about reading more books? If you're an adult looking for a place to start your 2023 fiction reading journey, let's take a look back at 2022. Lost luggage? Here's what you should do 12/30/2022 12:54pm • With thousands of flights canceled by Southwest Airlines over the past week, many travelers who had their plans changed at the last minute have lost track of their luggage. It's a frustrating experience to endure, but passengers need to stay proactive if they want to receive what they're entitled After DC passes 200 homicides, police union head blames council 12/30/2022 12:51pm • For the second year in a row, the District of Columbia has surpassed 200 homicides, something that hasn't happened in 20 years. And as 2022 winds to a close, the head of the District's police union says the D.C. Council is at fault. D.C. surpassed 200 homicides Thursday night; there were 226 last Southwest says flights will be normal Friday as DC area flyers navigate days of cancellations 12/30/2022 10:29am • In the past week and half, over 13,000 scheduled flights by Southwest Airlines have been canceled. Even more passengers trying to get home for the holidays have been left stranded, without their luggage or alternative options. Now, they're trying to get back on track. Southwest Airlines said it e Dulles Airport makes TSA list of most unusual finds at checkpoints 12/30/2022 09:13am • Washington Dulles International Airport made it onto the Transportation Security Administration’s annual top 10 list of the most unusual items found at security checkpoints nationwide in 2022. In September, TSA officers at Dulles Airport discovered two electric cattle prods packed alongside a g Ring in the new year with a 'First Day Hike' in the DC area 12/29/2022 08:40pm • Anyone who wants to get the new year off on the right foot is invited to take a hike, and D.C.-area parks are offering opportunities for some "first day hikes." While many of the hikes take place on New Year's Day, there are also New Year's Eve options, where hikers can register for a ranger-led Should You Work Multiple Remote Jobs at Once? 12/29/2022 07:00pm • About 79% of remote or hybrid employees are working two jobs at once, according to recent findings from a Resume Builder survey of 1,250 full-time remote workers in the U.S. The growing trend of working two remote jobs has become so popular that it has even inspired a website called "Overemployed," Thinking beyond your bank account when it comes to year-end charitable giving 12/29/2022 04:21pm • You've heard the expression "Give until it hurts"? Charity Navigator's advice for year-end charitable giving is to give until it feels good -- and that can be accomplished any number of ways. The most common way people give back is by making cash donations from bank accounts or through PayPal, a Peter Franchot: Honored to serve as Md. comptroller, but a ‘little burnt out’ 12/29/2022 12:56pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot has been in the limelight for nearly four decades. Some voters said the charismatic Democrat wouldâ 'You can’t blame it on just weather' -- Travelers seek alternatives as Southwest cancels flights 12/27/2022 11:49pm • Passengers across the U.S. were stranded Tuesday morning after Southwest Airlines canceled thousands of flights, including trips out of BWI Marshall Airport in Maryland. As the new year approaches, Southwest is struggling to recover from blistering winter weather that left the airline facing oper Certification Programs for Careers That Pay Well 12/27/2022 07:00pm • If college isn't practical or an option for you, that doesn't mean you can't find a well-paying career or that you shouldn't try to further your education. You may want to consider a certificate program. These programs, often offered by colleges, provide training in specific fields. You can take cer What to Know About Unschooling 12/27/2022 07:00pm • A small minority of families have always sought alternatives to traditional public schools in the U.S. But the COVID-19 pandemic, during which many schools were closed for a year or more, led some parents to explore other options, from private schools to microschools to homeschooling, and many famil The 11 Best Weekend Getaways From Seattle 12/27/2022 07:00pm • The laid-back city of Seattle beckons art lovers, outdoor adventurers and coffee aficionados alike with its diverse neighborhoods and abundant natural beauty. Another highlight of this Washington state destination, however, is its proximity to a wide array of weekend getaway options. Just a few hour