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Can your boss require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Short answer: Yes 02/19/2021 03:45pm • As more people in the D.C. region get vaccinated against COVID-19, many businesses are faced with a tricky question: Can they require their employees to get shots? On the one hand, widespread vaccination is seen by public health experts as the fastest way to return life to some semblance of norma Lidl opens 15th Maryland store in Wheaton 02/19/2021 08:57am • A new Lidl store opens in Wheaton, Maryland. (Courtesy Lidl)Discount grocery store Lidl continues to expand its footprint in the greater Washington area, opening its latest store in Wheaton on Feb. 24, its 15th store in Maryland. The Wheaton Lidl is located at 2201 Randolph Road. Lidl last Va. woman warns others after SUV was stolen while pumping gas 02/14/2021 09:27pm • A woman is warning others to pay attention after her SUV was stolen while she was pumping gas in northern Virginia. Allison Priebe owns a small designer jewelry business and was on her way from a big sale at 1 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday. She stopped at a gas station on South Patrick Street in Old How to love yourself this Galentine's Day 02/13/2021 07:02am • Who needs Valentine's Day during a year when getting close to people means you could catch a lot more than a case of lovesick? This is the perfect year to lean into a more socially distanced and, frankly, less pressured holiday. The antidote? Embrace Galentine's Day. Born from the ancient, mys Annapolis Town Center launches Cupid's Drive-In for Valentine's Day weekend 02/10/2021 12:33am • Looking for something uniquely romantic to do this Valentine's Day weekend? Annapolis Town Center in Maryland is launching Cupid's Drive-In for two films this Saturday. "We've had a couple drive-ins over the season," promoter Ben Isenberg told WTOP. "We had a really successful run at Hall Montana girl sends letter to DC officer injured in Capitol attack 01/13/2021 02:02pm • Emma Jablonski, of Billings, Montana, sent a letter to a D.C. police officer after she watched him being injured in the attack on the U.S. Capitol. (Courtesy Johnna Jablonski) After watching a D.C. police officer get injured during the attack on the U.S. Capitol last week, a young girl in Montan Best days to shop in 2021 01/12/2021 05:00am • Getting the best price on both necessities and splurges boils down to timing. By knowing when seasonal items are likely to go on sale and when major sales take place, you can buy everything you want but pay significantly less. Given the pandemic, 2021 is a difficult year to forecast. However, ret Story behind Kamala Harris-themed Christmas tree in DC's Dupont Circle 01/08/2021 03:55am • In 2005, Dito Sevilla approached the then-owner of Floriana Italian Restaurant about considering a Christmas tree for what he felt was an empty patio. The Dupont Circle restaurant’s namesake was enthusiastic about the concept, prompting Sevilla, now the restaurant’s bar manager, to buy a tree Helping you pray that 2021 will be better than 2020 01/07/2021 02:17pm • This content is sponsored by the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. “Young people of every continent, do not be afraid to be the saints of the new millennium! Be contemplative, love prayer; be coherent with your faith and generous in the service of your brothers and sisters, be active mem How travel credit cards are changing during the coronavirus pandemic 12/30/2020 06:00pm • Travel has been curtailed in the wake of the coronavirus, and rewards credit cards are adapting to fit changing consumer priorities. You may have noticed that travel credit cards have refined their rewards to add earning opportunities for essentials, such as stocking up at the grocery store or filli Local credit union, Safeway spread holiday cheer -- $50 at a time 12/24/2020 08:56am • One of Santa's helpers handed out gift cards at a Southeast D.C. supermarket on Thursday. (WTOP/John Domen) The beard was natural, though more gray than white, which didn't make Chris Martin the most convincing Santa ever. But Martin, who works in IT at the United States Senate Federal Credit FTC launches new tools to fight gift card scams 12/22/2020 11:05am • The Federal Trade Commission has a new campaign to stop scammers from getting gift cards by working with stores and law enforcement. The Stop Gift Card Scams campaign includes downloadable materials for stores and communities to share information on how to avoid gift card scams. Available downloa Young cancer patient’s dream of Jeep parade realized in W.Va. town 12/21/2020 06:29am • A 4-year-old cancer patient's love for Jeeps will turn into a rousing parade this Christmas with thousands of people greeting him as he returns to his Hedgesville, West Virginia, home. Georgie is battling stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a cancer commonly found in the adrenal glands, according to the Mayo Lasagna Love delivers home-cooked meals to DC-region families in need 12/16/2020 03:55am • In California, Rhiannon Menn spent the first nights of the coronavirus pandemic hitting refresh on grocery store websites as the demand for food delivery boomed. By chance, Menn was able to secure a coveted Costco delivery, adding whatever items were in stock to her cart. Then, she posted in loca Top 25 affordable Christmas gifts for 2020 12/15/2020 11:18am • Even though family gatherings will be limited this year, there is plenty to celebrate this Christmas with vaccines soon to be available and increased optimism about a closer-to-normal year ahead. With that said, there is no need to blow the budget on Christmas gifts. This affordable gift guide is