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This is how much it costs teachers to get school supplies 08/28/2023 08:00pm • Somehow, we live in a time when it's considered normal for teachers to routinely buy school supplies for their students. If you're a teacher, how much are you likely to spend on school supplies in 2023? It's hard to say, but it would be wise to budget at least several hundred dollars. Accordin 2 Alexandria shootings within 15 minutes under police investigation 08/28/2023 05:00pm • It's not the first time a group of people on dirt bikes and ATVs has descended on the streets of the D.C. region; but last Saturday night, one of two shootings that happened within minutes of each other in Northern Virginia was linked to a large group of people seen operating them. "If you live i Does Google Flights really save you money? 08/27/2023 08:00pm • Flying to and from your destination can be an expensive process. No one wants to pay more than is necessary, but identifying the best deal can be a challenging and confusing process. In addition, prices rise and fall quickly and unpredictably. According to U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor WTOP Book Report: She was a Calif. soccer mom hiding a secret. In jail, she became 'Mama Love' 08/27/2023 05:28am • (Courtesy Simon & Schuster) This story was written as part of the WTOP Book Report series authored by Terik King. Read more of that coverage.  When you get right down to it, the group dynamics of a jailhouse are really not all that different from those at a PTA meeting — at least Prince George's Co. Public Schools: Data stolen in ransomware attack could be posted online 08/27/2023 04:43am • Officials with Prince George's County Public Schools say some data stolen in a ransomware attack earlier this month could be posted online — and the Maryland school system will now be offering credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. "We have worked diligently to restore our sy Supernova International Ska Festival aims to bring bands and fans together in Virginia 08/25/2023 09:44am • It's been called an "under the radar" alternative to events like Coachella and Lollapalooza, but music fans and bands from around the world will soon head to Hampton, Virginia, for the Supernova International Ska Festival, Sept. 15 through Sept. 17. "Ska music is a precursor to reggae," from Jama Can you get affordable deals on new cars this Labor Day? 08/24/2023 05:29pm • If you drive around most car dealerships, it won't be hard to spot new vehicles on the lot. That's because the auto industry is moving past its supply chain issues, making it easier to buy what you want at a reasonable price. "Deals are coming back. The consumers are definitely buying new cars Are Prince George's Co. landlords ignoring 3% cap on rent hikes? 08/24/2023 04:45pm • Last spring, the Prince George's County Council passed emergency legislation capping rent hikes at 3%, in part moved by complaints from seniors and other residents that some apartment complexes were increasing rents by hundreds of dollars per month. In some cases, the rent hikes were increasing f How buying secondhand or used items can help save the environment 08/23/2023 06:30pm • Whether you're looking for back to school clothes for the kids, electronics or even some appliances, buying used items may be the way to go. "If you buy something that's used, it means a company doesn't need to manufacture something new for you and ship it out. And also, it keeps that used item o How Montgomery Co. Public Schools plans to reverse a trend of chronic absenteeism 08/23/2023 04:15am • Chronic absenteeism surged nationally during the pandemic, and Montgomery County’s public school system didn’t escape that trend. During the 2018-19 school year, the rate of chronic absenteeism was at just under 20%. In the 2022-23 school year, the overall rate of chronic absenteeism jumped t Review: After heavenly Season 1, 'Good Omens' Season 2 is crowded as hell on Amazon Prime 08/22/2023 03:04pm • In 2019, in the pre-pandemic "Before Times," Season 1 of "Good Omens" was refreshingly original with Michael Sheen ("The Queen") as cheery angel Aziraphale and David Tennant ("Doctor Who") as devious demon Crowley. Four years later, viewers have probably forgotten everything that happened, so Is your credit score 850? Now you’re just showing off 08/21/2023 11:01am • A consumer’s FICO credit score influences everything from having an apartment lease approved, to credit card interest rates and how favorable auto or mortgage loans are. The higher your score, the better — but only to a point. FICO consumer credit scores range from a low of 300 (lousy Iowa governor says voters won’t give Trump a pass for skipping state fair events 08/20/2023 12:29pm • Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Sunday that she does not believe voters will give GOP front-runner and former President Donald Trump a pass for skipping the Iowa State Fair events that candidates usually entertain. Reynolds told “Fox News Sunday” that voters in her state “expect him to be here, Gov. Wes Moore: Maryland must reckon with structural challenges facing state economy, budget 08/20/2023 12:15am • Listing concerns about Maryland's future economic outlook, Gov. Wes Moore (D) made it clear to state and county officials Saturday that there may be some hard fiscal decisions coming up in the next state budget, both for them and for himself as governor. "It's going to take the discipline of elec How to negotiate debt with your credit card company 08/19/2023 10:45am • If you haven't been paying off your credit cards in full every month, you're not alone. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, U.S. household credit card debt increased by $144 billion between the second quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2023. Depending on how much debt you ha