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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 How to get the most out of your credit card rewards 05/23/2022 09:00am • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA Credit cards with rewards programs seem ubiquitous. You may be bombarded with credits cards ads boasting rewards where cardholders can earn points they can use for travel, hotels, cash back, dining or gift cards and merch Balikbayan boxes: How Spam, toothpaste, even toilet paper can say ‘I’m thinking about you’ 05/18/2022 04:17am • Piles of stuffed animals, clothes, hangers, towels, decorations — even bird feeders — were neatly gathered in Nita Matheson’s Springfield, Virginia, house last Wednesday. In her garage, flattened jumbo boxes lay atop even more items that she plans to send to family and friends far away. It' Van Hollen ‘eager’ to get back to work, his wife tells Baltimore political gathering 05/16/2022 04:31pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Here’s a hopeful sign that U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), who suffered a mild stroke over the weekend, is on the mend: His wife, Ka Still not back at your DC office? BIDs want you to see what you’re missing 05/16/2022 09:24am • Foot traffic and the share of office workers throughout the District is still hovering below 40% of pre-pandemic levels, slightly lower than the overall D.C. metro. The 11 Business Improvement Districts in D.C. have just launched an online initiative called Return to DC to get more people back. â Catholic University responds to lawsuit seeking ownership of 'Wizard of Oz' dress 05/07/2022 01:12pm • A blue and white checked gingham dress, worn by Judy Garland in the "Wizard of Oz," hangs on display, Monday, April 25, 2022, at Bonhams in New York. One of the most iconic outfits in American movie history is heading for auction, discovered in a box after decades of being thought lost. The dress w Flowers to get mom for Mother's Day 05/06/2022 05:56am • This story was first published by WTOP on May 4, 2021.  Mother's Day is almost here. But don't panic. WTOP has just the answer if you're looking for the right flower for mom. When it comes to live plants, garden guru Mike McGrath said you should consider the Phalaenopsis, or moth orchid, whic Netherlands Carillon to be rededicated following 3-year renovation 05/04/2022 10:00pm • WASHINGTON — JULY 04: Onlookers wait in The Netherlands Carillon bell tower for the fireworks to begin on the National Mall on July 04, 2007 in Rosslyn, Virginia. (Photo by Jamie Rose/Getty Images) The bells are ringing again at a beloved monument overlooking the National Mall. The Netherlands Commanders' 2022 NFL Draft class all share one key commonality 05/03/2022 02:25pm • Commanders' 2022 NFL Draft class all share one key commonality originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonOne year ago, the Washington Commanders used its first-round selection on Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis, a gifted athlete with exceptional speed and strength but a player who had just on Gift tax: Tax rules to know if you give or receive cash 04/06/2022 07:35am • Whether you work in the gig economy or are giving a cash gift to a relative, you need to know if and how to report that money to the IRS. There are different rules and reporting requirements depending on the size of the gift, whether the gift was made in cash and whether you are the giver or receive 11 top places to visit in North Carolina mountains 03/28/2022 09:00am • If you're looking for a year-round getaway at a higher elevation and want an escape from the big city, look no further than one of these top places to visit in the North Carolina mountains. With plenty of outdoor adventure opportunities, majestic scenery and wide-open spaces, these towns, parks and White House Easter Egg Roll returns: Here's how to get tickets 03/25/2022 07:48am • The annual White House Easter Egg Roll will return to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. next month after being canceled the past two years due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Biden administration said the event, one of the oldest traditions in White House history, will take place on the South Lawn on Easte Capitals opt for versatility over star power with trade deadline acquisitions 03/21/2022 06:40pm • Caps opt for versatility over star power at trade deadline originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington   Amidst an Eastern Conference arms race, the Capitals appeared to zig while the rest of the conference zagged. The Capitals added forwards Marcus Johansson and Johan Larsson, tw 16 best apps for buying and selling used stuff 03/21/2022 08:00am • Turn unwanted items into cash and buy used. When you're living paycheck to paycheck, you are likely feeling burned out and stressed out. And when budgets grow tight, there may seem like there's no financial relief in sight. Even with the best budgeting intentions, cutting back on daily or monthly Cherry Blossoms reach 'puffy white' phase on verge of peak bloom 03/19/2022 11:59am • In just 24 hours, the cherry blossoms around the National Mall and Tidal Basin have moved from Stage 4, to Stage 5. That means peak bloom is just around the corner. They are in the "puffy white" phase as of Saturday, according to the National Park Service. The blossoms are out, now we're just