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'Stop playing games' -- DC mayor, teachers' union remain at odds as contract talks reach arbitration 11/07/2022 04:35pm • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser urged the Washington Teachers' Union on Monday to accept "an outstanding (contract) offer that's on the table" as the two sides work through arbitration. Bowser's comments came after the union representing about 4,000 city teachers delivered a petition to the mayor's offi Unusual Ways to Lose Weight 11/06/2022 07:00pm • Adjust your mindset.Weight loss is a highly individual journey, and some people have found a few unusual ways to lose weight. For some, these methods are a means of tricking their brain into complying with the diet. For others, their approach is about setting boundaries on what they will and won't d DC charity on a mission to feed hungry families this holiday season 11/05/2022 08:14pm • One of Washington's longest-serving charities kicked off the holiday season with a food drive outside its men's shelter at 65 Massachusetts Ave. NW on Saturday. "Thanksgiving, we're knocking at the door of it...and we anticipate that we're going to have a great need," said Rev. Ron Stanley, vice Do You Need a Career Coach? 11/03/2022 08:00pm • Whether you're struggling in some aspects of your job, such as dealing with office politics and toxic co-workers, or you just want to ensure you're on track toward your professional goals, a career coach may be able to help. But committing the time and money needed to select and work with a career c 16 Top Romantic Getaways in Maine 11/03/2022 08:00pm • Maine is the perfect state for a romantic getaway, offering breathtaking water views, beaches, resorts with cozy fireplaces, scenic hikes, charming bed-and-breakfasts, historic villages and inspiring landscapes. Grab your sweetheart and experience the romantic opportunities Maine has to offer at the Tips for staying ahead of 'porch pirates' this holiday season 11/03/2022 04:05pm • With the holiday season coming, a lot of people will have gifts sent to their homes. And as packages are delivered, it won’t only be the recipient waiting for the dropoff -- so too will package thieves. “You can go down any street anytime and sometimes see two or three packages piled up, and Beyond Jeff Bezos: 2 candidates to possibly buy the Washington Commanders 11/03/2022 09:30am • Beyond Bezos: 2 candidates that could buy the Commanders originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington   The easy speculation points to Jeff Bezos buying the Washington Commanders after news broke the team is up for sale on Wednesday. Bezos has long been rumored to be interested in How Much Cash Should I Keep on Hand? 11/02/2022 08:00pm • Cash is king, the saying goes, but it seems to be increasingly unnecessary in today's world. Friends pay each other with Venmo, delivery apps include digital tipping options and even small retailers now accept credit and debit payments. "I see the need for cash diminishing beyond personal choice," s Understanding Financial Aid for College: A Guide 11/02/2022 08:00pm • Many families are shocked by a college's sticker price. While the cost of tuition can be overwhelming, financial aid can make higher education affordable. In fact, income and savings represent only a few of the resources families use to pay students' college expenses, according to the annual Sallie 32 Romantic & Relaxing Babymoon Ideas 11/02/2022 08:00pm • Babymoons have become almost as popular as honeymoons, with many resorts and spas offering packages or amenities for pregnant people and their traveling partners. With babymoon trips ranging from romantic vacations with a significant other to girls getaways, moms-to-be are wanting to take one last t Sealed Air, maker of Bubble Wrap, to buy Richmond's Liquibox for $1.15B 11/01/2022 11:28am • Sealed Air Corp. (NYSE: SEE), the manufacturer of Bubble Wrap, said Tuesday it will buy Richmond’s Liquibox Corp. in a $1.15 billion deal. Liquibox makes flexible packaging for fresh food, beverages, consumer goods and industrial end-markets. Charlotte, North Carolina’s Sealed Air said in its a Blaze Pizza, whose backers include LeBron James, to open more Maryland locations 11/01/2022 08:57am • Los Angeles-based brick oven pizza chain Blaze Pizza, whose early investors included LeBron James, has a new franchise agreement to open three locations in Prince George's County, Maryland. It did not identify the new locations. The restaurants are franchised to Kevyn Scott of Gome Restaurant 3 organizations accepting donations of unwanted Halloween candy in DC area 11/01/2022 05:55am • Loads of Halloween candy haunt pantries for months after the spooky holiday, but there are places in the D.C. area to donate those unwanted sweets. If you find yourself with more seasonal sweets than could possibly be consumed, some places in the D.C. area let you donate Halloween candy after the 9 Upgraded Stocks to Buy in November 10/31/2022 08:00pm • Analysts recommend these upgraded stocks for November.The S&P 500 rebounded from its 2022 lows in October but was down more than 18% this year by the beginning of November trading. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 75 basis points in September as it continues to battle inflati Car Review: Mazda's MX-5 Miata Club is joy on 4 wheels 10/31/2022 06:00am • In a world of large lumbering trucks, crossovers and SUVs, a small roadster, the Mazda MX-Miata Club, stands out. One reason is the Miata is a fun-driving car. It will brighten the normal commute with its top-down motoring on days without rain. The 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club is the small roadster th