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Mother’s Day wine suggestions — from 1 mom to another 05/10/2019 05:52am • This Sunday is Mother’s Day and contrary to popular opinion, it is not just a “made up” holiday invented by the greeting card industry to drum up sales. Mother’s Day has been around for a long, long time. It appears to have its origins dating back to early Egyptians who honored Nut, the g Best free food deals and specials for Mother's Day 2019 05/08/2019 08:00pm • A Mother's Day meal together is an excellent way to show love and appreciation for the first and most important woman in your life. It's also a way to celebrate all the love (and meals) she has given you over the years. If you can't take out Mom on Mother's Day, a gift card for a nice meal at her Women’s fashion boutique Scout & Molly’s to open in Ballston next month 05/08/2019 05:00pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, ARLnow.com, and republished with permission. Ballston Quarter will soon welcome a new clothing retailer, store owners say. Women’s fashion boutique Scout & Molly’s is set to host a ribbon-cutting for a new Arlington location on Wednes 5 best frugal Mother's Day gifts 05/08/2019 10:30am • When you're young, Mother's Day is pretty simple: Just put together a handmade card, make Mom a quick breakfast and spend the day with her doing activities that are fun for both of you. As you grow older, though, it gets a little trickier. There's a strong desire to show your love on Mother's Day Best Mother's Day sales for 2019 05/08/2019 10:30am • There isn't much time left to select the perfect Mother's Day gift. Fortunately, because of expedited shipping, in-store sales and options for picking up online orders in stores, it's still possible for you to get a gift for Mom by May 12. Plus, thanks to stores offering last-minute sales, you have Md. poll shows Baltimore's scandal-weary voters ready for change 05/08/2019 12:03am • A new survey of likely voters in Baltimore’s next mayoral primary, conducted a day before former Mayor Catherine Pugh resigned, shows that 63% were ready to see her leave office. Results also show that when it comes time to find a replacement in the upcoming election, the contest is “wide open.� Caller posing as Stafford Co. deputy prompts warning from sheriff's office 05/01/2019 05:33pm • Scammers are working the phones again and have targeted at least one person in Stafford County, Virginia. On Monday, one resident got a voicemail from a Stafford "deputy" who accused her of pending charges, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The would-be victim was then told to Pair sought in thefts from vehicles around Va. neighborhood (photos) 04/25/2019 08:54pm • Loudoun County, Virginia, authorities need the public's help in identifying two suspects who they think were involved in a rash of thefts around Ashburn this week. The sheriff's office released surveillance images of the pair (see picture) Thursday. Credit cards, gift cards, cash and a firearm 'Don't blame Baltimore': JHU professor on Baltimore mayor scandal 04/02/2019 08:38pm • Baltimore City Mayor Catherine Pugh's leave of absence prompted speculation that she is weighing an exit strategy while she is under investigation for the sales of her self-published books for children. Matthew Crenson, author of a 2017 book on the history of Baltimore politics said, should a cri Applying for a mortgage? Shop the rate (and prepare for paperwork if you’re self-employed) 03/25/2019 07:36am • For homebuyers applying for a mortgage, the work starts well before you actually apply for it, and for self-employed mortgage seekers, the work can be even more daunting. For all mortgage seekers, you can get a better deal if you put the time and effort into finding it. Many buyers tend to def Virginia Lottery surprises Aldrin Elementary School student with prize for art contest 03/21/2019 05:30pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, RestonNow.com, and republished with permission. An Aldrin Elementary School student received a surprise celebration in front of her classmates Thursday for her artwork. Shortly before 2:30 p.m., Aldrin students assembled in the lobby of the Meatball Shop’s $150 meatball (And the bucket of balls challenge) 02/27/2019 03:28pm • WASHINGTON — Can you and your friends eat a 7-pound meatball stuffed with cheese and spaghetti that’s larger than your head? If you think you can, then get to The Meatball Shop on 14th Street in D.C. But order ahead. It requires 24-hour advance notice, and will cost you, too -- $150. The Retired Montgomery Co. police officer gives former beat partner gift of life 02/15/2019 10:52pm • WASHINGTON — Two retired Montgomery County police officers who once patrolled the streets together are teaming up again. This time, one will give the other a lifesaving gift. Stan Barsch is battling polycystic kidney disease, also known as PKD, a genetic disease he inherited from his mother. Fixed vs. Variable Expenses: What to Know 02/07/2019 07:00pm • Determining your fixed and variable expenses is paramount to effectively building a budget. But while accounting for necessary costs is a simple and straightforward task, including discretionary expenses in your budget can present a challenge. So, if you're looking to build and maintain an effectiv Maryland State Police warn of phone scams using cloned numbers 02/07/2019 03:21pm • WASHINGTON — Various Maryland State Police barracks have been inundated with reports of phone scams, including one on Thursday where the scammer cloned the number of one of their barracks. The victim of that call told police she received a call from the number for the Leonardtown Barrack. The c