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15 Top Romantic Getaways in New Jersey 07/11/2022 08:00pm • Mountains, lakes and a scenic shoreline along the ocean -- you could be talking about California, but all of these dreamy vistas are available to enjoy in New Jersey alongside someone you love. Many know the state for its Jersey Shore beaches, but you can also explore the countryside, the cities sit 6 Best Bill-Splitting Apps 07/10/2022 08:00pm • Gone are the days of getting stuck with the check at restaurants -- at least for those who use a bill-splitting app. Fortunately, there's no shortage of these apps, which make divvying up expenses easy and can be used for more than just dining out. They can help friends split vacation costs or group Montgomery Co. polls offer insight on exec race, Lierman and Moore run new ads 07/10/2022 01:10am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Three new public opinion polls offer very contradictory glimpses into the race for Montgomery’s county executive. More Maryla From WTOP's Election Desk: In-person voting begins in Md.; Trump times his leap 07/08/2022 06:19am • Welcome back to WTOP’s weekly election update! WTOP's team of reporters will keep you informed on the latest through November as primary and election races heat up in the District, Maryland, Virginia and nationwide. Local elections | Nick Iannelli Early voting begins in Maryland Activity is pic Weekend Road and Rail: Stops on I-66 with extended closures planned 07/08/2022 05:30am • Transformative work continues this weekend on Interstate 66 in Virginia with extended closures planned, as well as more paving in D.C. with I-270/MD-85 Corridor Project changes ahead. Metrorail has two shutdowns continuing with maintenance planned on all other lines. Here’s what to expect this What to Know About Cyberbullying 07/07/2022 08:00pm • Parents give their children lessons and rules to stay safe in the real world -- look both ways before crossing the street, don't talk to strangers, always wear a helmet. Yet when it comes to the online world, many parents are essentially putting their child behind the wheel of a car without instruct 7 Best Copper and Steel Stocks to Buy Now 07/07/2022 08:00pm • Recession talk hinders copper and steel prices, but that's temporary.The thing about industrial commodities is that they're incredibly cyclical. Because they are used so widely in construction, automobiles and electronics, they do well when people are buying those items. In an economic downturn, the 7 of the Best Ways to Invest $5,000 07/07/2022 08:00pm • Got five grand burning a hole in your pocket? Here's how to put it to work.Holding cash these days is a losing proposition. With inflation figures hitting an 8.6% increase year over year in June, every dollar in your pocket is worth less and less as time goes on. Instead of stuffing your cash in a m Are Credit Card Installment Plans Worth It? 07/06/2022 08:00pm • Buy now, pay later services present an appealing offer: Get something right away without having to pay any money, and spread the cost of the item over multiple fixed payments. Also known as point-of-sale loans, BNPL popularity soared as e-commerce spending increased during the pandemic. In the past Slack summer sleep schedules can be disruptive to teenagers’ mental health 07/06/2022 03:57pm • Summer can be a great time for kids to relax and decompress after a hectic academic year, but a doctor who specializes in the connection between sleep and mental health says sleep schedules shouldn't vary too greatly. Slack summer routines can result in a loss of sleep, and that can cost children 2022 Maryland primary election: Races to watch in Montgomery Co. 07/06/2022 06:40am • Primary day in Montgomery County will narrow the field in the races for county executive and county council — and effectively pick the next state’s attorney for the county. In the race to be the Democratic nominee for county executive, incumbent Marc Elrich faces three challengers, including 'Train out of nowhere:' Damages reported as storms roll through DC region 07/05/2022 11:00pm • A dry Fourth of July was followed by a stormy Tuesday afternoon in the D.C. area. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings in several Maryland counties. The weather service will be investigating possible tornadic activity in Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties. 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