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Study calls DC residents' Wordle streaks into question 02/23/2023 05:50am • Does your friend from D.C. have an unbelievable Wordle streak? Well, that could be another case of something that's too good to be true. A recent study found that cheating on the daily five-letter guessing game is running rampant in the District. More DC News More Local News It takes twice as long to sell a home in the DC area now 02/17/2023 10:54am • The spring housing market is around the corner and potential buyers, sellers and real estate agents are all heading there with uncertainty. But signs point to more for sale and more bargaining power for buyers. More for sale doesn't necessarily mean more home sellers, but more residential pro 'Makiyah was an angel': Trial begins in 2018 killing of girl gunned down getting ice cream 02/16/2023 05:40pm • The 2018 shooting that claimed the life of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson gunned down on her way to an ice cream truck was the result of a running feud between rival street gangs, a federal prosecutor told jurors Thursday on the first day of a murder and gang conspiracy trial in D.C. that is expected to Montgomery Co. handing out 10,000 more free laptops 02/15/2023 12:38pm • Officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, are handing out 10,000 more free laptops to low-income county residents over the next three months. The laptops will be handed out, while supplies last, at distribution events hosted by the county. The next event is Feb. 16 at the Executive Office Buildin Super Bowl ads use celebs, humor, lots of dogs 02/12/2023 10:25pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Advertisers bet big that viewers were turning to the Super Bowl for a comforting escape, and delivered a series of advertisements that relied on familiar celebrity faces, light humor, and plenty of cuddly dogs. This wasn’t a year for edgy humor or experimentation. After the gl Doja Cat, John Travolta, Adam Driver star in Super Bowl ads 02/12/2023 01:15pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The big day for marketers has arrived: The Super Bowl is advertising's biggest, glitziest stage. Big name advertisers from Netflix to Google paid as much as $7 million for a 30-second spot during the game Sunday night, seeking to capture the attention of the roughly 100 million Calvert Co. man arrested as part of child pornography investigation 02/11/2023 02:28pm • A man from Calvert County, Maryland, was arrested by state police Thursday for possessing child pornography, according to authorities. Maryland State Police said that they charged 38-year-old Ernest Drew Phillips, of Saint Leonard, with three counts of possession of child pornography and related Virginia explores ways to prevent human trafficking 02/07/2023 12:24am • Experts on human trafficking say the problem is all around us, and a yearlong study in Virginia has sparked several recommendations to combat sex and labor human trafficking. The Virginia Commission on Human Trafficking Prevention and Survivor Support, formed last year by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, sub Moore’s first bills seek to fulfill campaign promises; legislation gets some GOP buy-in 02/04/2023 12:09pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Gov. Wes Moore’s initial legislative package is picking up some support from House Republicans. The General Assembly’s presiding of A guide to tax deductions for the self-employed 01/27/2023 08:25am • Are you self-employed and wondering how to maximize your tax deductions for the 2022 tax year? Here's a look at 15 of the best tax write-offs you don't want to miss: -- Qualified business income. -- Mileage or vehicle expenses. -- Retirement savings. -- Insurance premiums. -- Office s Can you take the home office deduction? 01/26/2023 07:00pm • The way people work changed during the pandemic, and even though most companies have reopened their offices, many employees still do some work from home. Some work on a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two at home, others are searching for new jobs they can do remotely now that t 'Come forward now:' Youngkin warns schools statewide about delayed accolades 01/20/2023 01:10pm • Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a warning to schools statewide Friday, saying administrators should step forward immediately if there have been any delays in informing students about academic accolades or awards. "I have made it clear to superintendents and principals across the Commonwea Md. lighthouse auction winner shares big plans for conservation and restoration 01/20/2023 05:55am • The 120-year-old Hooper Island Lighthouse, built in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, has been around much longer than Rich Cucé — but he said the history drew him in: "About a year ago, I started becoming obsessed with buying a lighthouse." He won an online auction held by the General Ser Tips for renting in big cities with low availability 01/14/2023 01:00pm • Some people don't want the responsibility of owning a home. Others can't afford to buy a home, especially in today's market. It's for these reasons that so many people are seeking out homes to rent. But snagging a lease can be a difficult thing, especially in large cities with limited inventory. Montgomery Co. school board OKs plan for virtual learning during snow days 01/13/2023 11:25am • The board of education in Montgomery County, Maryland, approved a resolution on Thursday that gives its superintendent the option to switch to virtual learning on snow days. "This would just give us another option to maintain instruction if we had a multi-day event," said Brian Hull, chief operat