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Maryland small businesses to see $3.4M in CARES Act funds 08/29/2020 12:19pm • A number of small businesses in parts of Maryland could be receiving financial assistance through the CARES Act, as the coronavirus pandemic continues. The U.S. Department of Commerce said its Economic Development Administration is awarding $3.4 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants as Rehoboth's popular businesses struggle to survive amid pandemic 08/28/2020 08:30pm • The summer sun usually brings out the masses to Delaware's beaches and businesses, but this year's historic low in visitors due to the coronavirus pandemic has left many shops struggling to stay afloat. “It was the worst Fourth of July ever, and going back to Memorial Day, again the worst Memor Mazza Gallerie mall in Northwest DC sold at auction 08/28/2020 12:58pm • The Mazza Gallerie sold for $38 million to the highest bidder in a foreclosure auction Friday after its owner, an affiliate of New York's Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp., defaulted on $67.1 million in loans it took out to acquire the 294,000-square-foot retail center in Northwest D.C. in 2017. Repres When to Say No to a New Credit Card 08/28/2020 12:00am • Opening a credit card may be enticing, whether you need an easy way to pay for purchases or want cardholder perks and rewards. But a new credit card isn't always a good idea. You may want to avoid opening a credit card in these situations: -- When a new account hurts your credit-- When you plan to 7 Rules for Using Real Estate Investments for Passive Income 08/28/2020 12:00am • Here's how to use passive real estate investing in your portfolio.Investing in real estate can be a smart move if you're interested in creating new income streams. "Real estate can be a great way to generate passive income that's not dependent on your principal employment," says Rick Myers, founder Arlington increases eviction protection fund, distributes grocery gift cards 08/26/2020 12:05pm • Those needing eviction protection assistance can apply for aid through the Arlington County Department of Human Services. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/BackyardProduction) Arlington County, Virginia, has increased its existing eviction protection fund by another $1.1 million, and has launched a pilo Prince William Co. special ed teacher: Return to in-person classes 'scares me' 08/26/2020 08:53am • Prince William County special education teachers will soon return to the classroom and work with some of the Virginia public school district's most vulnerable students — but it's a decision that's not sitting well with everyone. Patriot High School special ed teacher Ronald Blair Jr. pivoted to 6 Steps to Handle Student Loan Fraud by Family Members 08/26/2020 12:00am • It can be devastating to learn that someone took out student loans in your name without your knowledge or listed you as a co-signer on a loan without your consent. It may feel even worse if the crime was committed by a family member or close, trusted friend. While it can take years to process the e High-risk DC residents may now be able to get free COVID-19 testing 08/25/2020 09:47pm • All D.C.-licensed health insurers will have to cover COVID-19 testing for high- risk residents under a new mandate. “We know that the best place to get tested for COVID-19 is at a doctor or with a medical professional who can talk to you about your symptoms, health, and future care. If you need Why it's especially important to get a flu shot during the coronavirus pandemic 08/25/2020 08:36pm • As flu shots become available in coming weeks, doctors want you to know it has never been more important to get vaccinated. In the fall, doctors and health care systems will be dealing with two circulating viruses: influenza and the novel coronavirus. "There has never been a more important tim Delaware leaders push back on high-risk status after DC Health cites data 'anomaly' 08/25/2020 06:30pm • After months of tracking coronavirus metrics, many states have seen so-called spikes, which are often due to a slew of positive tests being reported on a single day. In Delaware's case, that data fluctuation landed the coastal state on D.C.'s high-risk travel list, which the City of Rehoboth mayor s Loudoun Co. man pleads guilty in $1M coronavirus loan fraud scheme 08/25/2020 05:26pm • An Ashburn, Virginia, man has pleaded guilty to a fraud scheme in which prosecutors say he and his wife used bogus companies to seek more than $6 million from a federal loan program to help struggling small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Tarik Jaafar, 42, pleaded guilty to defrauding Lidl plans 10 new Maryland stores, 7 new Virginia stores 08/25/2020 10:35am • Lidl says new store openings in Virginia and Maryland will create about 2,000 jobs, and bring its U.S. store count, all on the east coast, to 150. (Courtesy Lidl) Discount grocery Lidl, whose North American headquarters is in Crystal City, Virginia, will open 50 new stores by the end of 2021, in 10 Questions to Ask Before Applying to Law School 08/25/2020 12:00am • Here is what you should know before deciding about law school.Getting into and through law school typically requires years of hard work and lots of money. Many grads embark on successful careers, but some struggle to find employment and pay off student loan debt, making the decision to go a very imp Jim Bakker gets PPP loans during legal fight on fraud claims 08/24/2020 09:06am • When the U.S. government extended pandemic hardship loans to thousands of religious institutions, Jim Bakker and Morningside USA, his ministry in Blue Eye, Missouri, were among the most high-profile recipients. On April 28, the pastor received approval for an amount between $650,000 and $1.7 mill