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5 Overlooked Ways to Pay for College 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Paying for college is a challenge for most families and often involves pulling from a variety of sources -- from financial aid to savings. According to a Sallie Mae study on " How America Saves for College," more than half of parents surveyed with children under age 18 have some savings tucked away. Marriott gets approval for new downtown Bethesda headquarters 12/16/2017 07:54am • WASHINGTON — A huge project to move the Marriott International headquarters to downtown Bethesda, Maryland, took a step in the right direction Thursday as it received approval from the Montgomery County Planning Board. Its new site is planned for the area at Wisconsin and Norfolk avenues by the No garden variety gift ideas here: What to get someone with a green thumb 12/15/2017 02:31am • Give the gift of compost to be It may not be shiny and sparkly, but any real gardener would love to find a professionally made composter under the tree — specifically a large sealed unit in which you can mix kitchen waste with shredded leaves. Two that adorn my landscape are the “Redmon Gree 5 Festive Holiday Displays to Light Up Your Winter 12/14/2017 07:00pm • Americans spent billions shopping online between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. What were they buying during the five-day holiday spending spree? According to the National Retail Federation, the average American will spend $57.66 on holiday decor, trees and lights this year. And with so much compet Strong IT hiring outlook in DC for 2018 12/13/2017 10:37am • WASHINGTON — 2018 should be a good year in D.C. for recent graduates looking to start information technology careers, as well as IT professionals looking for new challenges. The District makes the top 15 for cities in which chief information officers have strong hiring plans, according to place Beer manufacturers back voluntary labeling push 12/13/2017 08:41am • WASHINGTON — The packaged food you buy has a long list of nutritional information. So does soda. And soon, so will beer. The Beer Institute, a trade association for the American beer brewing industry, has unveiled a series of videos that explain the Brewers' Voluntary Disclosure Initiative, aim 7 Ski Holiday Vacation Deals 12/12/2017 07:00pm • Early season ski deals used to expire in November, when annual lift pass sales halted for the season and condos were filled up. But nowadays, in an effort to combat the sharing economy's sudden deluge of lodging options and fickle weather conditions, resorts have begun offering excellent values for 25 Holiday Gifts for Less Than $100 12/12/2017 07:00pm • Every year, holiday gift-givers struggle to find unique and affordable gifts for the people in their lives. Read on for 25 fantastic presents for less than $100. They're sure to charm even the pickiest person on your gift list. Gifts for Her Jewel of Havana Diamond Post Earrings $48 at JewelofHa Not going home for Christmas? DC-area activities for a bright holiday season 12/12/2017 04:42pm • WASHINGTON — So you didn’t save up enough money for an airline ticket or for some reason or another, you can’t make a trip home for the holidays this year. Fear not — you don’t have to spend the day listening to Marvin Gaye’s “I Want to Come Home for Christmas” while chugging eggnog. 7 non-offensive gift ideas to nudge someone toward healthy behaviors 12/12/2017 08:00am • Naughty or nice? A few years ago, Charlotte Markey's husband renewed her gym membership for Christmas. She loved it. "It was doing me a favor," she says. That same gift, though, might nearly cause another couple to split if, unlike Markey, the recipient hadn't asked for it. "Once you're offended 50 Charming Small Towns to Visit If You Love Winter 12/11/2017 07:00pm • Wander in a winter wonderland in these picture-perfect snowy getaways.Whether you're clamoring for cold-weather fun in an inviting ski town -- complete with arresting alpine scenery, frosty sleigh rides and aprés-ski activities -- or a storybook idyll with historic streets, cozy bistros and spellbi How Does Inhaled Insulin Work for Diabetes? 12/11/2017 07:00pm • Insulin injections are a not-so-fun part of life for people with Type 1 diabetes and some with Type 2 diabetes. If there was an alternative available, like inhaled insulin, could it make living with diabetes easier? That's one of the ideas behind Afrezza, an insulin inhalation powder that was approv Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Takes Aim at Europe 12/11/2017 07:00pm • Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) has been a major market disruptor in the U.S. in recent years. But as the company continues to attack new markets in North America, pushing its way into similar markets around the world may come with a unique set of challenges for Amazon. Morgan Stanley recently host DC's security leader on what the NYC explosion means for the District 12/11/2017 05:30pm • WASHINGTON — Public safety and security leaders in D.C. have been carefully monitoring developments in New York following a pipe bomb explosion in a subway corridor near Times Square Monday that appears to have been an attempted terrorist attack. "Only a few minutes after the event happened and Car Review: Maximum space in a midsize crossover? The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse has plenty of room 12/11/2017 05:54am • WASHINGTON — Chevrolet’s first-generation version of the large midsize crossover has been around for nearly 10 years with only minor updates. For 2018, Chevy has decided it’s time to really get competitive in the midsize crossover class. Just about everything has changed or been upgraded