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DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival marks 110-year old gift from Japan 04/02/2022 03:01pm • As thousands visit and enjoy the District's Cherry Blossom Festival, it is also marking the 110th anniversary of Japan’s gift to the United States that started the tradition. The famed cherry blossom trees were a gift from the mayor of Tokyo in 1912. Back then, Japan called them a “memorial o Biden says sub he commissioned will enhance US security 04/02/2022 01:31pm • WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — In a public ceremony delayed two years by the pandemic, President Joe Biden on Saturday commissioned the USS Delaware, a nuclear attack submarine, saying it would enhance national security, though he made no reference to the global turmoil from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. How Inflation Can Impact Your Loan Interest Rates 03/31/2022 08:00pm • Inflation is everywhere in the United States right now. The average price of a pound of ground beef increased 16.1% between February 2021 and February 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Between the fourth quarter of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2020, the median home sales pric Who's eligible for 2nd COVID vaccine booster in DC, Md. and Va.? 03/31/2022 09:10am • Health officials in the D.C. area are on board with new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for a second COVID-19 booster shot. And they want residents to know who's eligible. D.C., Maryland and Virginia on Wednesday released new guidance in line with the CDC after the Food Maryland House passes statewide paid leave program 03/31/2022 05:21am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The House of Delegates gave final approval to a paid family and medical leave program on Wednesday that would cover most Marylanders but d 21 Top Things to Do in Big Bear Lake, California 03/30/2022 08:00pm • Southern California is known for its sandy beaches, warm weather and sprawling suburban cities. Situated about 100 miles east of Los Angeles, Big Bear Lake is nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest. This idyllic alpine town is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and families who are looking for a DC COVID-19 economic recovery recommendations pass a vote 03/30/2022 05:41pm • The D.C. Council's Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery voted Wednesday to approve a set of recommendations aimed at reducing economic inequity, helping small businesses and raising educational achievement. The recommendations have been developed over a year by the panel co-chaired by How the pandemic factored in funding for new homeless shelter in Prince George's Co. 03/29/2022 09:01pm • The Prince George’s County Council signed off on a $5 million investment Tuesday in a new homeless shelter for the Warm Nights program, which has offered food and shelter to homeless residents around the Maryland county for years. The money is coming from the American Rescue Plan, and that’s Understand the Cost, Payoff of Law School Before Getting a J.D. 03/29/2022 08:00pm • Aspiring lawyers who dream of six-figure salaries in their first legal jobs should know that attending a prestigious law school increases the odds of achieving that career goal. Some law schools have a long history of getting graduates hired by large corporate law firms that offer hefty starting sal Smithsonian to return to 7-day schedule 03/29/2022 01:20pm • The Smithsonian said Tuesday that all but two of its museums will return to a pre-pandemic schedule by Memorial Day. According to a news release, the National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall will stay closed for renovations until the fall, and the Arts and Industries Building, open thro How to Get Help Paying Medical Bills 03/28/2022 08:00pm • Unpaid medical bills -- whether the result of a billing error, surprise out-of-network fee or COVID-19 diagnosis -- burden millions of Americans. Medical debts in the U.S. total around $140 billion, according to 2021 estimates from Stanford University economist Neale Mahoney. And researchers suspect 12 Law Schools With the Highest LSAT Scores 03/28/2022 08:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: U.S. News Releases 2022 Best Graduate Schools Rankings 03/28/2022 08:00pm • People attend graduate school for all sorts of reasons: to obtain an influential, meaningful or prestigious job; to increase their knowledge and skills in a field; to boost their earning power; to facilitate a career change or a promotion; to better contribute to society or fulfill their own potenti See Which MBA Programs Lead to the Best Return on Investment 03/28/2022 08:00pm • MBA hopefuls often apply to business school with the expectation that obtaining the degree will help them advance in their career. Many executives say attending business school contributed to their career success. And according to admissions experts, job applicants with MBAs on their resumes stand o Convoy protesting COVID mandates left Hagerstown, heads to California 03/28/2022 10:23am • HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — A group of truck drivers protesting COVID-19 mandates on roads and highways around the Washington, D.C., area in recent weeks will head to California next, an organizer announced Sunday night. During a livestream of the People’s Convoy nightly rally Sunday, organizer Mi