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This Kentucky woman handed out gift cards to strangers after winning the lottery 07/17/2022 02:37pm • When this Kentucky woman won the lottery, she wasn't the only one who benefited. Crystal Dunn won $146,351.74 seconds after making a $20 Instant Play wager, according to a Thursday news release from the Kentucky Lottery. "I never thought I would win something like this, but this goes to show i How this 14-year-old's life changed after meeting his hero John Lewis 07/17/2022 09:53am • Walking across the Edmund Pettus Bridge is a powerful experience for pretty much anyone who knows the history of Bloody Sunday, a 1965 march for voting rights in Selma, Alabama, that was stopped by violent, racist state troopers. The power of Selma is next-level for young Tybre Faw. It's where Tips to help avoid falling victim to persistent robocall scammers 07/14/2022 06:57pm • Robocalls and con jobs are on the rise, and even smart people are falling for the scams. A D.C.- based consumers' group has advice for how to be just a little more cautious and less vulnerable. "You really do have to be on guard … it's just a game of whack-a-mole for the regulators to prevent t 8 Ways to Achieve a Happy Retirement 07/12/2022 08:00pm • When you shift into the retirement stage of life, you have many opportunities to set your own path. There are a variety of strategies you can use to set up a happy retirement. While health conditions and living situations can change, there are ways to make the most of your retirement at every step. Bowser signs bill allowing adult DC residents to self-prescribe medical marijuana 07/07/2022 02:03am • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed into law Wednesday an emergency bill allowing residents 21 and older to self-prescribe medical marijuana. Effective immediately, under the new law, residents over 21 no longer need a doctor's recommendation for a medical marijuana patient card, which was requir DC Council passes bill easing restriction on medical marijuana for patients over 21 years old 06/29/2022 04:40am • Thanks to an emergency bill passed by the D.C. Council, access to medical marijuana is easier for D.C. residents over the age of 21 and older. A doctor's recommendation is no longer needed for patients looking to register for a patient card, meaning patients can now self-certify their eligibility Wells Fargo Introduces Autograph Credit Card 06/26/2022 08:00pm • Wells Fargo introduced the Wells Fargo Autograph Card today, a Visa credit card that offers an uncomplicated rewards program for common spending categories and provides a variety of redemption options. The card will be available across the country in mid-July, according to a company news release. Th Defense employees paid to try commuting options in Virginia 06/24/2022 08:35am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Department of Defense employees who commute from Prince William County have been watching gas prices rise, while traffic gets heavier 15 Retail Rewards and Loyalty Programs Worth Joining 06/14/2022 08:00pm • Programs that reward consumer loyaltyRetail rewards programs are hugely valuable to businesses in keeping customers coming back regularly, and they can be worthwhile for consumers as well. Common membership benefits include cash back, coupons, members-only sales and other special promotions. As long Affordable Wedding Gift Ideas 06/12/2022 08:00pm • Budget-friendly wedding giftsIf you're attending multiple weddings this year, you already know how taxing these events can be on your finances. There may be multiple dresses, tuxes, plane tickets and hotel rooms to pay for. And, of course, engagement party gifts and wedding gifts for newlyweds.Fortu Virginia city plagued by violence to hold gun buyback event 06/12/2022 01:15pm • PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Virginia city that has been plagued by violence in recent weeks is planning to host a gun buyback event to try to reduce the number of weapons on the street. The goal of the event planned for June 25 is to reduce the number of guns sold illegally and prevent stolen firearms Montgomery Co. launches 'first-of-its-kind' survey of LGBTQ+ residents 06/08/2022 09:50pm • When it comes to health, wellness and access to resources, certain groups in the community may be getting left out. That's why Montgomery County, Maryland, wants to hear from its LGBTQ+ residents. "We believe the survey is a first-of-its-kind," said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. He sai Affordable Engagement Party Gift Ideas 06/08/2022 08:00pm • After two years of putting a hold on big social gatherings, weddings are back. Nearly 2.5 million couples will get married this year, and 2.2 million couples will tie the knot next year -- up from 2.1 million in 2019 -- according to The Wedding Report. As exciting as it is to celebrate loved ones fa 10 Common Scams That Target Seniors and How to Avoid Them 06/07/2022 08:00pm • Every year, thieves target individuals to get access to their personal information and money, and they tend to zero in on older people. Seniors lose more than $3 billion to fraud each year, according to the FBI. If you haven't yet been approached by a scammer, you could face a scheme in the coming y Md. state police warn of sexual extortion of minors over social media 06/07/2022 05:34pm • Internet child predators have been using social media, such as Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook, to extort minors, the Maryland State Police said in a statement Tuesday. The predators pose as romantic interests, the police said, and then request sexually explicit photos, which they then use to ex