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How to Find a Reputable Tax Preparer Near You 02/16/2022 07:00pm • You may need more help than usual with your tax return this year, especially if you did some freelance work, started a business, lost your job, received unemployment benefits or qualified for different tax deductions. You can use tax software or an online program, and if your adjusted gross income w DC Council calls special session on vaccine mandate 02/16/2022 01:32pm • The D.C. Council is scheduled to hold a special session Friday to debate and vote on a bill that would reinstate the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses in the District. News of the council's special session comes a day after Mayor Muriel Bowser's requirement that District businesses check th 7 Signs Your N95 Mask Is Fake 02/15/2022 07:00pm • Not all masks are created equal.Since the coronavirus pandemic hit in March 2020, Americans have become well acquainted with public health advisories that encourage washing your hands, practicing physical distancing and wearing a mask in public.While a simple, reusable cotton mask offers some protec DC Council member drafts emergency bill to reinstate vaccine check after Bowser lifts it 02/15/2022 03:19pm • Ward 1 D.C. Council member Brianne Nadeau said Tuesday that she has drafted an emergency bill to reinstate the requirement that District businesses check the vaccine status of patrons, one day after D.C. Muriel Bowser lifted it. She also said she plans to ask Council Chairman Phil Mendelson for a Valentine's Day is here, and so are romance scams — WTOP asks experts about dodging red flags 02/13/2022 12:20pm • Valentine's Day may be a time for chocolates and sweethearts to some, but scammers are looking for much more than dates with a significant other this year. For years — no, really — reporters at WTOP and organizations such as the FBI have spent the hours before Valentine's Day warning listener John Riggins feels 'completely disenfranchised' by Commanders' rebrand 02/11/2022 12:35pm • Riggins feels 'completely disenfranchised' by Commanders' rebrand originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonDuring the 90-year history of Washington's NFL franchise, few players have meant more or accomplished more with the organization than John Riggins. 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(Courtesy Robin Rinearson) On a cold November day, at least five employees were working behind the counter at Jake’s Ice Cream in Northern Virginia. November is not the high season for ice cream; two or three staff members How long do you wait for a webpage to load? 02/07/2022 09:10am • How long do you wait for a webpage to load? Consumers have become even more comfortable with shopping online since the pandemic began — but they’re not patient about it. More Business News More Tech News A survey by Digital.com found 52% of online shoppers will leave a Turkish Coffee Lady brings caffeine and culture to Old Town Alexandria 02/04/2022 08:00am • Coffee isn’t just about caffeine — it’s about culture, said Gizem Salcigil White, who has been working to introduce Americans to the ancient art of Turkish coffee for the last decade. Area residents can now get a taste of those efforts at her newly opened coffee house in Old Town Alexandria Democratic lawmakers in Annapolis outline their approach to violent crime 02/03/2022 05:05pm • Maryland Senate Democrats rolled out their plans Thursday to address rising crime in the state, calling for a four-pronged approach. "There is nothing more important for government than making sure that people feel safe," Senate President Bill Ferguson told reporters at a news conference in Annap DC Black business owner 'spices' up career with new shop 02/02/2022 11:18pm • This report is part of WTOP's coverage of Black History Month. Read more stories on WTOP. More than six years ago, Angel Gregorio was walking past an empty storefront on Fourth Street in Northwest D.C. and had a thought. "I decided to randomly just call the number just to see how much the rent Need Washington Commanders merchandise? Here's where to look 02/02/2022 10:19am • The Washington Football Team has a new name and a new look — and if you're a fan, you won't have to wait long to update your wardrobe. The burgundy and gold color scheme remains in tact for the newly-minted Washington Commanders. Washington Football Team reveals new name: Washington 10 Mistakes to Avoid as an International College Freshman in the U.S. 01/30/2022 07:00pm • Misha Bilokur from Ukraine knows a thing or two about the kinds of mistakes to avoid when starting out as a freshman at a U.S. university. His experience so far as a first-year physics major at Princeton University in New Jersey has made him a more independent and resourceful international student.