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Fly from College Park to NYC ... by seaplane 08/24/2022 10:37am • A Cessna Grand Caravan EX operated by Tailwind Air flies over Boston Harbor. Tailwind will debut a similar service between New York and College Park, Maryland, this September. (Courtesy Tailwind Air) A Northeast-based airline has found a way around all the inconveniences and hassles that make yo In-State vs. Out-of-State Colleges: Where Should I Go? 08/23/2022 08:00pm • When making a college list, students must decide whether to stay closer to home or attend a school in a neighboring state or different part of the country. While cost is often the deciding factor, private schools are not the only option for students considering a move out of state. There are also ma Where to Get Help Paying Your Utility Bills 08/23/2022 08:00pm • If you're having trouble paying utility bills, you aren't alone. The consumer price index recently showed that prices are starting to come down, but the cost of everything is still high -- particularly utilities.According to the latest CPI data, the index for electricity rose 15.2% in July, the lar 15 Top Ski Resorts in Michigan 08/23/2022 08:00pm • There are so many top-notch places to hit the slopes in Michigan that you can take your pick. The state ranks second in the nation by number of ski areas, which might explain why Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Nick Baumgartner and Olympic skier Winter Vinecki hail from Michigan. In the winter, sk 10 Best Growth Stocks to Buy 08/23/2022 08:00pm • The current bear market has created many attractive growth stock opportunities.Growth stocks have had a difficult year. Companies focused on disruptive technologies, and in particular firms that aren't profitable yet, have fared especially poorly. 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And because these high-stakes tests are known to cause anxiety, it is important for test-takers to keep negative feelings in check. The Is That Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus Worth It? 08/22/2022 08:00pm • Credit card sign-up bonuses can offer hundreds of dollars -- and sometimes upwards of $1,000 -- of value to new cardholders, typically after you meet a minimum spending requirement. But it's not always easy to know whether a welcome bonus or limited-time sign-up offer is actually worth it. If you're 7 Best Cheap Dividend Stocks Under $10 08/22/2022 08:00pm • Tap into yields as high as 20% with these cheap dividend stocksEarlier this year, it was a bit easier to find cheap dividend stocks. But with the S&P 500 up more than 15% from its summer lows and fears of inflation seeming to abate, there are fewer bargain stocks than there used to be. Still, di As school resumes in Alexandria, so does the debate over school resource officers 08/22/2022 05:33am • In Alexandria, the debate over school resource officers continues to be a divisive one. But for now, after city leaders approved funding for one more year, officers will remain on middle and high school campuses. During the upcoming school year, Alexandria City Public Schools plans to study the r The Financial Perks of Growing Older 08/21/2022 08:00pm • Aging certainly comes with plenty of problems. Wrinkles, gray hair, vision and hearing loss and general aches and pains are all common ailments. But there are also many perks of growing older, especially where your finances are concerned. Here's how getting older can save you money: -- Senior discou 10 home renovations that can decrease the value of your home 08/21/2022 08:00pm • U.S. homeowners spent $420 billion in 2020 on remodeling their homes, according to the National Association of Realtors 2022 Remodeling Impact Report, but not every home renovation project will increase the resale value of a home. Before you invest in a swimming pool or new addition, you shou Woman rescued after driving into Anacostia River charged with DUI 08/21/2022 02:46pm • Early Saturday, a woman was rescued from the Anacostia River in the Navy Yard area of D.C. after she had crashed her car through a fence and flipped over. According to police, on Saturday morning, D.C. Fire and EMS responded to the 1300 block of Canal Street and #3 Tingey Street in Southeast D.C. Why you can't always throw AA batteries in the trash 08/21/2022 09:09am • There's a good chance you aren't disposing of your AA batteries properly. But you may not be to blame. 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