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DC Funk Parade returns to U Street corridor 04/28/2022 11:17am • Get ready to dance your face off and show your love of funk music for a full week. The D.C. Funk Parade returns in person to the U Street corridor from April 30 to May 7. "Just be prepared to come and enjoy live music outdoors," said Jessica Teachey, senior director of community engagement Green savings: DC medical cannabis sales tax holiday underway 04/18/2022 01:41pm • D.C. is temporarily ditching its 6% sales tax on medical cannabis products sold at licensed dispensaries. The sales tax holiday, which does not cover paraphernalia, began Friday and runs through April 24. It's aimed in part at drumming up registrations for the District's medical marijuana program 2 dogs taken in string of armed robberies in DC 04/14/2022 02:49pm • Police are searching for four suspects in a string of events involving three armed robberies and an assault that involved the theft of two dogs in D.C. Wednesday. The first event happened just before 4:15 p.m. on the 5400 block of Kansas Avenue Northwest. D.C. police said a suspect brandished a g Importance of breaks when working from home 04/10/2022 07:00am • If you're working from home after spending months, or years, working in an office, you may find it hard to take breaks. Yet don't get persuaded into thinking that working nonstop is the best approach for your physical and mental health. Breaks may seem like a nuisance if you're in the throes of a Grocery delivery services for your budget in 2022 04/08/2022 07:40am • The COVID-19 pandemic may have introduced a lot of people to grocery delivery services, but is it still worth it? After all, inflation has made everything more expensive. Maybe it would be better to just hoof it to the store yourself and save on the delivery fees? Maybe, though there are a lot of EXPLAINER: 5 key takeaways from the March jobs report 04/02/2022 09:04am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Solid hiring, strong wage gains and sharp price increases are drawing more Americans into the workforce. The trend, if sustained, would mean some long-awaited relief for businesses that have been desperate to fill jobs. The number of people either working or looking for work s 140-year-old Italian chocolatier is coming to Tysons 03/31/2022 09:31am • Venchi Fine Italian Chocolates will open a chocolate and gelato shop at Tysons Corner Center in Fairfax County, Virginia. The store will be located on the second level of the shopping mall near Macy’s, and opens this summer. More Business News More Fairfax County News Ven 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 Foods to toss when starting a new diet 03/25/2022 08:40am • This time, it'll be different. How many times have you said that to yourself when starting a new diet? If it's been more than once, then you already know that starting out on the right foot when launching a new diet can help propel you into longer-term improvements in health habits. Cleaning out the How to choose a financial person 03/24/2022 08:00pm • Aspiring clients will rarely have a problem finding a financial advisor. Instead, the challenge is deciding what kind of advisor to work with. There are myriad types of advisors, fee structures and services on offer from money professionals using the "financial advisor" title. Sorting through tho Looking to get a car loan? Here’s what to know and how to get one 03/22/2022 10:55am • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union. If you’ve decided it’s time for a new car, you’ve likely already researched the model, color and features you’d like it to have – but don’t forget about the cost and auto loan options before you visit the dealership. To get a car lo Driving a leased vehicle? Here's why you should buy it 03/21/2022 10:55am • The big and unexpected jump in used vehicle prices in the last two years, prompted in part by the shortage of new vehicles, is having an impact on the leased vehicle market — and those currently leasing the vehicle they drive would probably benefit from buying it when the lease is up, or sooner. 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 Top online consignment shops for selling your clothes 03/17/2022 10:56am • Earning extra income on the side by working odd jobs or freelancing is now mainstream, thanks to the modern gig economy. Approximately 34% of Americans had a side hustle in early 2021 and another 24% were planning to start one during the upcoming year, according to a survey by automation platform 50 years of 'adorable antics': National Zoo celebrates giant pandas 03/16/2022 08:06am • Wednesday is National Panda Day, and the Smithsonian's National Zoo in D.C. is kicking off its six-month celebration to commemorate 50 years of caring and hosting giant pandas. Through Aug. 27, the zoo will hold a series of events online and on-site to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the giant