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It's like Christmas … for yourself … in July: What to know about Amazon Prime Day now that it’s here 07/11/2023 12:10am • In recent years, Amazon’s Prime Day has been a huge hit among consumers. Now, it's a two-day event. As it kicks off this Tuesday and Wednesday, online shoppers have been scoping out the best deals on things they want, or finding deals on things they didn’t know they wanted until they saw it. 'Don't put it off': Cost concerns aren't keeping Gen X, boomer travelers from the great getaway 07/10/2023 05:46am • This summer, WTOP is taking you on a tour and exploring how adults 50 and older are spending their travels. They may not be doing it for the 'Gram, the likes or their followers, but older adults are visiting top travel destinations, and they're not letting recent inflation get in the way of check 12 things you should never buy used 07/05/2023 10:26am • Buying stuff used can be a great way to save money. But it's not always worth it. If you opt for a lightly used car with just a few hundred miles on it, for example, you could save thousands -- and still enjoy the benefits of a "new" car. On the other hand, if you buy a used mattress that caus 'This is my stop': MetroHero hands conductor's hat to new WMATA commuters, watchdogs 07/02/2023 09:17am • MetroHero — a D.C. transit project launched in 2015 with the goal of keeping track of Metro's trains, issues and commute changes in real time — has reached its final stop. A number of new trackers have already stepped up to take its place. Friday, Metro said the MetroMeter tool will step in t Amazon Prime Day is almost here: How to shop smart and score the best deals 06/30/2023 01:03pm • Amazon Prime Day means big savings if you know how to spot the best discounts. Prime Day will take place from July 11 to July 12, and this year, members will be able to sign up for "invite only" alerts on some of the top items most likely to sell out. "It prevents that crazy rush and that Which mortgage loan is best for you? 06/20/2023 05:21pm • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. There are many decisions to consider during the homebuying experience: the number of rooms you want, the location that’s just right for you and your family, and how to decorate or renovate the space once you’ve purch 12 low-stress jobs for retirees 06/18/2023 10:00am • It can be difficult to live on a fixed income when inflation is putting pressure on your budget. To help cover expenses in retirement, you might opt for a part-time job. Finding a low-stress part-time job can be a great way to earn extra money and still enjoy flexible hours. Some part-time positions Fancy an afternoon full of ice cream at the National Harbor? 06/16/2023 09:50pm • How does an afternoon full of ice cream sound? The inaugural National Ice Cream Festival is taking place Saturday at National Harbor's Spirit Park. Organizer Rich Shea told WTOP that around a dozen different vendors would be offering samples, including local shops and companies like Dolci Gelati, Frederick Co. sheriff seeks separate trial in Maryland machine gun conspiracy case 06/01/2023 09:43am • Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins wants to be tried separately from the Maryland gun dealer he's accused of conspiring with. Charles Austin "Chuck" Jenkins, 66, was indicted by a federal grand jury in April on charges of conspiracy and making false statements when he helped gun shop owner Ro In Loudoun County, it is pot but it's not (not yet anyway) 05/30/2023 10:10am • Navy veteran Jeff Boogaard added a small plot of cannabis plants to his Asian water buffalo farm in Lovettsville, Virginia, in 2019, as an experiment — and the following year, he pivoted his farm entirely to the crop. What is now the Cannabreeze Farm is planting its fifth season of cannabis cro Air bag thieves hit 20 Hondas in Arlington 05/23/2023 06:09am • Car air bag thieves struck again this weekend in Arlington County, Virginia, breaking into at least 20 vehicles. A woman in the Radnor/Fort Myer Heights neighborhood saw three men attempting to break into a vehicle, Arlington County police said, and her shouts scared them away early Sunday mornin Shopping rules to slash impulse spending 05/11/2023 09:34am • Whether you're shopping for small things like groceries or big things like a new car, it's easy to get carried away and end up spending more than you intended. That's especially true when stores and websites are designed to encourage you to spend as much as possible, even as inflation is pushing Want a better price on a used vehicle? Buy one with repaired minor damage 05/08/2023 12:35pm • Consumers shopping for a used vehicle can probably save a little money buying a vehicle with previously repaired minor damage, compared to the same vehicle without any past damage. A vehicle history report will show any and all recorded collisions and repairs. Most buyers check vehicle histor Call Your Mother opens 'Lil Deli' house in McLean 05/05/2023 08:47am • Fast-growing D.C. deli and bagel shop Call Your Mother has opened its ninth D.C. area location, this time in McLean, Virginia. It's in the form of a mobile house, and there may be more popping up in Northern Virginia in the future. Call Your Mother “Lil Deli” is parked at the recently renovat Former Sushi Taro chef returns to DC with Japanese food hall 05/03/2023 12:13pm • Love Makoto has opened at 200 Massachusetts Avenue NW on the ground floor of the recently completed Capitol Crossing office building. (Courtesy Mike Fuentes Photography) Chef Makoto Okuwa, whose U.S. culinary career began 20 years ago as a sushi chef at longtime D.C. sushi restaurant Sushi T