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With Twitter in chaos, Mastodon is on fire 11/05/2022 05:03am • In the week since Elon Musk took over Twitter, the number of people signing up for a small social network called Mastodon has surged. You may not have heard of Mastodon, which has been around since 2016, but now it's growing rapidly. Some are fleeing Twitter for it or at least seeking out a secon From WTOP's Election Desk: Down to the wire in DC area, nationwide 11/04/2022 05:15am • Welcome back to WTOP’s election update! As the races head to the wire, our political reporters will let you know about the latest developments every Friday. Local elections | Nick Iannelli Next stop: Election Day The Nov. 8 midterm elections are just a few days away, and in-person early voting, Weekend Road and Rail: Open Streets DC, 66 Transforms, 495 Next; Metro shutdown ends 11/04/2022 05:00am • This weekend will see great weather for the final Open Streets D.C. event on Saturday, and scheduled roadwork should continue for the 66 Transformation Project and 495 Next work. In Maryland, a new project is beginning on U.S. Route 1. And on Metrorail, the Blue and Yellow Line shutdown is set to Presto's Picks: Closing Month may provide a November to remember for Maryland 11/04/2022 04:13am • Leave it to Maryland head coach Mike Locksley to upstage one of my catchphrases. I've maintained for years that November is college football's Closing Month as we thin the playoff contention herd, conference championships are determined and bowl eligibility is either secured or denied. How to Avoid Scams When Senior Dating Online 11/03/2022 08:00pm • If you're looking to meet new people and start a relationship during retirement, there are many online dating sites and apps available. You will typically be asked to create a profile that includes your picture and some basic details about your interests and personality. You can search for potential 16 Top Romantic Getaways in Maine 11/03/2022 08:00pm • Maine is the perfect state for a romantic getaway, offering breathtaking water views, beaches, resorts with cozy fireplaces, scenic hikes, charming bed-and-breakfasts, historic villages and inspiring landscapes. Grab your sweetheart and experience the romantic opportunities Maine has to offer at the 2022 DC election: The District's mayoral candidates on the issues 11/03/2022 05:18pm • D.C. voters will elect the city's next mayor in November. Three candidates are seeking to challenge Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is vying for a third term. If elected, Bowser would become the District's first mayor since Marion Barry to serve three terms. Bowser's second term coincided with the co Tips for staying ahead of 'porch pirates' this holiday season 11/03/2022 04:05pm • With the holiday season coming, a lot of people will have gifts sent to their homes. And as packages are delivered, it won’t only be the recipient waiting for the dropoff -- so too will package thieves. “You can go down any street anytime and sometimes see two or three packages piled up, and Host, musical lineup announced for 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting 11/03/2022 03:18pm • Call it a comeback: LL Cool J will return to host the 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting, the National Park Service said in a statement Thursday. The roster of musical performers for the ceremony, to be held Nov. 30 on the Ellipse in President’s Park, will include Gloria Estefan, Andy Gramm Virginia voter guide: 2022 general election 11/03/2022 03:13pm • Election season is here. Virginia voters have a lot to consider during the 2022 General Elections, with bond issues and races for the state’s next members of the U.S. House and more. Election Day is Nov. 8. Here’s what you need to know. Maryland Voter Guide DC Voter Guide Loc Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors 11/02/2022 08:00pm • Finding a volunteer position as you approach retirement or after you quit working holds a myriad of benefits. You could learn new skills, be physically engaged, help others, fill a role and build relationships. There are many ways to volunteer in retirement, ranging from local organizations to natio Extreme Couponing 101 11/02/2022 08:00pm • There is regular coupon clipping and extreme coupon clipping. If you don't know the difference, you likely aren't an extreme couponer. Extreme coupon clipping is the practice -- and almost a state of mind -- of continually looking for deals and discounts by partaking in the age-old tradition of coup 32 Romantic & Relaxing Babymoon Ideas 11/02/2022 08:00pm • Babymoons have become almost as popular as honeymoons, with many resorts and spas offering packages or amenities for pregnant people and their traveling partners. With babymoon trips ranging from romantic vacations with a significant other to girls getaways, moms-to-be are wanting to take one last t Black Friday Luggage Deals: 12 Major Brands Offering Discounts 11/02/2022 08:00pm • Black Friday and Cyber Monday have long been associated with exclusive discounts and deals on everything from computers and TVs to highly coveted toys (e.g., Tickle Me Elmo circa 1996). However, the shopping holiday has also become a great time to save on future travel (think hotel and cruise discou Restaurant news: Soul food in Shaw, pokē bowls in Gaithersburg, local pizza at Reagan National 11/02/2022 09:03am • Doro Soul Food, a take-out and delivery restaurant focused on soul food, will open Nov. 17 in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood at 1819 7th St. NW. Doro Soul Food comes from chef Elias Taddessee, the Ethiopian-born owner of burger and milkshake bar Mélange in D.C.'s Mt. Vernon neighborhood. The menu