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It'll be Aldi vs. Lidl near U.Md.'s College Park campus 12/06/2023 12:19pm • The new grocery store is opening at 8904 62nd Avenue just off Greenbelt Avenue on Thursday. (Courtesy Aldi) Discount grocer Aldi will be opening its newest Maryland store in Berwyn Heights near the University of Maryland College Park campus this Thursday. The new Aldi, at 8904 62nd Avenue jus Season's fleecing: Beware of fake holiday charities 12/04/2023 12:58pm •  The winter holidays typically bring out the best in people, with more giving to charities. But they also bring out the worst, with scammers stealing donations that are intended to help the less fortunate. With Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa nearing, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is Online shopping scams to avoid this holiday season 12/01/2023 06:56pm • Nearly 85% of consumers are worried about running into artificial intelligence-based fraud this holiday shopping season, according to the Prove Identity 2023 Online Shopping & AI-Based Fraud Report. And that's with good reason. AI-technology means the days of phishing emails filled with broke Discover amazing gifts and support small businesses in Downtown Frederick 12/01/2023 03:31pm • This content is provided by Visit Frederick. A journey to Downtown Frederick, Maryland is an excellent way to complete your holiday shopping this season. With a 50-block historic district hosting more than 200 unique shops and small businesses, you’ll find something for everyone on your list th Bowie-based nonprofit and Mt. Rainier police offer free HIV-testing for World AIDS Day 11/30/2023 09:20am • This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. As we approach World AIDS Day at the start of next month, a local group wants to help young people in the community learn their HIV statu Things to do in the DC area: Holiday markets, drag Santa afternoon tea … and more! 11/30/2023 06:27am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. The 11th annual Christmas Markt will host approximately 50 vendors. (Phot DC flower shop has been U Street staple for generations 11/28/2023 09:45pm • When you walk into Lee’s Flower and Card Shop along U Street in Northwest D.C., you immediately get smacked in the face with the unique and delightful smell of fresh flowers. It's impossible for customers to ignore, but the employees who work there have gotten used to it. "Unfortunately, we Montgomery Co. high school student to serve as county council member — for a day 11/27/2023 09:12pm • Folashade Epebinu normally has very full days. The teenager is not only a Seneca Valley High School senior, but she's also dual-enrolled at Montgomery College, taking classes in general engineering. Now, she's adding another item to her agenda: she's serving as a Montgomery County Council memb How to save more on Cyber Monday 11/27/2023 06:57am • Get ready now for the online sales that will be available on Nov. 27, 2023, better known as Cyber Monday. The National Retail Federation started Cyber Monday in 2005 after recognizing that this thing called e-commerce wasn't going away. The idea quickly caught on, and now every Monday after Thanksgi Tips to make sure you give with your heart — and your head — this holiday season 11/22/2023 07:02pm • 'Tis the season for giving, but when helping your favorite charities, you’re encouraged to do your homework before opening up your wallet. Kevin Scally, chief relationship officer for Charity Navigator, a company which analyzes charities, said it's important to give intelligently. “You wan A 2023 gift guide that will strike a chord: 10 ideas for the music lover in your life 11/21/2023 11:41am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the obsessive record collector or the casual listener, the shower singer or the rock star of tomorrow, a music-inspired gift is never a faux pas over the holidays. The challenge, of course, is in the decision making. Is a genre-specific festival ticket the way to go? What Legos, Barbie and Hot Wheels among most popular toys this holiday season, survey says 11/21/2023 06:03am • The holiday shopping season begins in earnest later this week with clothing, gift cards and toys at the top of many's lists. A survey for the National Retail Federation found that 74% of consumers plan to shop over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The survey found 56% of consumers sa From saving elephants to pleasing football fans, here are some holiday gift ideas for all 11/20/2023 03:49pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Staring down a hefty holiday gift list? There's something for everybody out there. Artisan gifts can be a hit. Head to Etsy.com to tap into the global handmade marketplace's trends for the season. This year, they include “grandpa chic,” a counterpoint in home decor to the � A dozen fresh-picked holiday gift ideas for gardeners 11/20/2023 03:21pm • The best holiday gifts for gardeners are the ones that keep their minds in the dirt, even during the off-season. These gardening and garden-themed gifts will sow the seeds of anticipation for greener days to come and spread a little sunshine just when it’s needed most. This image provided b Think they've seen it all? Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover who wants more 11/20/2023 12:18pm • It’s been a wonderful year at the movies for cinephiles, but what do you get for the film lover who has seen everything already? The holidays always bring anniversary releases of tried-and-true classics, like the 4K Ultra HD 25th Anniversary Titanic re-release, as well as tricked-out 4K sets of