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Virginia State Police warn of phone scammer posing as state trooper Virginia State Police warn of phone scammer posing as state trooper 02/20/2021 04:42pm • Virginia State Police are warning residents of northern Virginia that a phone scammer has spoofed a legitimate State Police phone number and has been attempting to trick people into believing they are a state trooper. Police said the scammer has called around 50 northern Virginia residents and ne Naomi Osaka denies Serena Williams a shot at record-tying 24th major title at Australian Open Naomi Osaka denies Serena Williams a shot at record-tying 24th major title at Australian Open 02/18/2021 01:15am • Serena Williams has been denied her opportunity to match Australian Margaret Court's record of 24 major singles titles after she was beaten by 23-year-old Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday. The highly anticipated women's singles semifinal at Rod Laver Arena had a noticea Why you don’t want to be an executor Why you don’t want to be an executor 02/15/2021 07:00am • Being asked to be an executor is an honor you might want to pass up. Settling an estate typically involves tracking down and appraising assets, paying bills and creditors, filing final tax returns and distributing whatever’s left to the heirs. At best, the process is time-consuming. At worst, i President's Day brings new book on George Washington's complex legacy President's Day brings new book on George Washington's complex legacy 02/15/2021 03:16am • Are you looking for a new book on American history to read this President's Day? Check out "George Washington: The Political Rise of America’s Founding Father." "The quality of Washington that made all the difference was he wasn't power mad," author David O. Stewart told WTOP. "When the Reparations bill targets five Virginia schools with history of slavery 02/05/2021 05:30am • Five public colleges in Virginia with ties to slavery may be forced to pay reparations under legislation that passed Thursday in the Virginia House of Delegates. The schools, which were built before 1865 and maintained by slaves, include the University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth Universit Obama administration official who ran for Montgomery Co. Council launches bid for Md. governor Obama administration official who ran for Montgomery Co. Council launches bid for Md. governor 01/28/2021 06:20am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Ashwani K. Jain, a former Obama administration official who ran unsuccessfully for Montgomery County Council in 2018, announced Wednesday ni Maryland senators add $520 million to Hogan’s relief proposal 01/27/2021 03:36pm • Sen. Guy Guzzone (D-Howard), who chairs the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, said the committee will meet Thursday to hash out details of a $520 million amendment to Republican Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.'s proposed Maryland stimulus bill. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. This content was 12 tax deductions that have disappeared 12 tax deductions that have disappeared 01/12/2021 05:00am • The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made major changes to the tax code and were a mixed bag for some households. While the standard deduction nearly doubled and the child tax credit increased, many other deductions and credits were eliminated. Not much will be changing for the 2020 tax year though. Maryland task force targets civil justice system's 'systemic failings and inequities' 01/11/2021 04:02pm • It can be challenging for anyone to navigate the legal system when dealing with issues such as evictions, debt, abuse and unemployment. Now, a Maryland task force has identified ways to help marginalized communities better access the state's civil justice system. The Maryland attorney general's C 2020's biggest winners and losers in business 12/30/2020 07:14am • In a year of widespread and often devastating hardships, no business or industry came through 2020 untouched by the Covid-19 pandemic. But for some key sectors, the news wasn't all bad. Here's a look at the biggest winners and losers in 2020 and a preview of what the yea How young drivers can steer clear of costly car insurance How young drivers can steer clear of costly car insurance 12/28/2020 07:00am • Insurance costs for drivers in their early 20s can be staggering — after teenagers, young adults have some of the highest car insurance rates in the country. In fact, the average car insurance rate for drivers 20 to 25 years old is about $2,200 a year for full coverage, according to a 2020 Nerd Hogan calls in Md. National Guard to assist with COVID-19 vaccine distribution Hogan calls in Md. National Guard to assist with COVID-19 vaccine distribution 12/15/2020 09:58pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said during his weekly coronavirus news conference that the National Guard will be reactivated to provide logistical support and any other necessary help as the state's vaccine distribution plan gets underway. The National Guard will install special field teams to help p Your guide to 2020 tax deductions 12/08/2020 11:00am • Claiming tax deductions is a powerful strategy for tax filers. Using appropriate deductions can lower your bill, increase your tax refund or make sure you're taking advantage of tax benefits offered by your federal and state governments. Want to know how to best use tax deductions? Here's your gu Best credit cards for 2021 12/08/2020 12:01am • All credit cards are not created equally. Some are made for business travelers, while others are made for students, people who are paying down debt, and so on. (And that’s all before a deadly global pandemic upended the nation’s spending habits.) Consumers have an ever-growing deck of cr Columbia, a suburb, is rated safest city in the US Columbia, a suburb, is rated safest city in the US 12/01/2020 07:55pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Columbia, the venerated planned suburb in Howard County, was rated the safest city in the U.S. in a recent study ― for the third strai
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