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5 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now 03/30/2023 08:00pm • March brought a volatile month for investors as the focus turned to the banking sector. A combination of deposit flight and sharply rising interest rates caused several prominent regional banks to fail, but swift action from regulators appears to have stemmed the bank run. Meanwhile, significant val Anti-Inflammatory Diet: The Best and Worst Food for Inflammation 03/30/2023 08:00pm • What is inflammation?You might be hearing more about inflammation and its role in overall health lately, but what exactly is inflammation and how does it happen?Quite simply, "inflammation is the body's response to something wrong," explains Megan Wroe, wellness manager and registered dietitian at S Fairfax Co. parents turn out at community meeting to learn about the threat of fentanyl 03/29/2023 03:58am • Concerned that the deadly drug fentanyl is in schools and neighborhoods, parents gathered at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Virginia, Tuesday night to learn what they can do to protect their kids. More than 100 residents heard from a panel of experts, including school leaders, police an Youngkin signs hundreds of bills, vetoes 3 from Democrats 03/29/2023 12:09am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed 738 bills into law, proposed amendments to another 78 and vetoed three, taking action on the legislation ahead of a bill-review deadline this week, his office said Tuesday. The Republican governor said in a statement that he was "was hono Furnace Replacement: How Much a New Furnace Costs 03/27/2023 08:00pm • When you need a new furnace, there's typically not much time to hem and haw over costs. In cold weather, being without your furnace can be dangerous to residents living in the home and potentially lead to water damage from a burst pipe in a deep freeze. But you don't want to overpay for your furnace How to Stay Safe on a College Campus 03/27/2023 08:00pm • Just like anywhere else in a city or town, crimes can occur on a college campus. And no matter whether a school is gated or dispersed throughout a city with no visual boundaries, students should take safety precautions and use common sense when walking on and off campus, especially at night. "Trust Survey: Home security cameras are cheap, but might be addictive 03/27/2023 09:27am • Installing a home video camera security surveillance system has never been easier. Some of the best don't even require hard-wiring. And many good systems don't cost much. "The surveillance systems you can buy are not only more affordable, they often have much better quality that what you would ha How have school systems in Maryland struggled to hire educators? New Blueprint reports detail difficulties 03/27/2023 05:45am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland’s local school systems submitted their plans to implement a decade-long education reform plan, the Blueprint for Maryland’s F Grime, dirt, stink and funk: Tween boys are skin care's hottest market 03/26/2023 08:56am • Check the aisles at Walmart, Target or your neighborhood drug store and you'll find them chock full of scented, lathering, moisturizing, bubbling -- even glittering -- face and body cleansers for kids and adults. But, until recently, there's been a glaring shortage of products targeting the skin- Data Doctors: Tips for buying DIY security cameras 03/24/2023 02:19pm • Q: What should I consider when choosing a DIY security camera? A: The options for security cameras that are easy to install, set up and monitor via your smartphone can get overwhelming for even the most tech-savvy consumer. 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(AP) — The Maryland General Assembly headed into the last three weeks of its annual legislative ses Study reveals misconceptions among parents about vaping 03/20/2023 10:05pm • A national study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan revealed some possible misconceptions among parents when it comes to kids and vaping, including the belief that vapes are easily detected by smell. The study asked parents whether they thought they could tell their child was 7 Strategies to Pay for Graduate School 03/20/2023 08:00pm • Whether a student chooses to enroll in graduate school shortly after completing an undergraduate program or after spending several years in the workforce, earning an advanced degree can be costly. "It's a big life change, especially if you've gone into the workforce and you're coming back to school 11 tips to get your garden ready for spring 03/20/2023 05:52am • Spring cleaning for the yard. The season is on the cusp of changing, and that means one thing to gardeners: It's time to get started, and there's a lot to do before you can plant. Right now is a great time to get your garden ready for the warm season ahead. Follow these tips to help plan your str