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15 Top Museums in Miami 07/17/2022 08:00pm • There's more to the Magic City than bright lights and beautiful beaches. Home to an innovative arts scene and rich cultural heritage, Miami boasts world-class museums that are an essential part of any South Florida itinerary. Here, you will find everything from renowned contemporary art galleries to Cheap Foods to Buy When You're Broke 07/17/2022 08:00pm • Your wallet needs to go on a diet, but that's tough when food prices keep going up. The most recent consumer price index report, released on July 13, shows that the food index increased from May to June by 1% and is up 10.4% over the previous year. That's the largest increase in a year's time since Md. Politics: poll shows Blair closing in on Elrich, Perez campaign unionizes 07/16/2022 09:21pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.  Four years ago, Marc Elrich and David Blair finished 77 votes apart in the race for Montgomery County executive. A poll released on F Why Tide Pods look like candy 07/16/2022 05:00am • In 2004, Procter & Gamble was looking for a hit. It had been two decades since the consumer products conglomerate introduced Tide liquid detergent, revolutionizing the way people washed their clothes. Cheaper rivals and in-house store brands were chipping away at Tide's dominance. P&G Wegmans to remove plastic bags from all Maryland stores 07/14/2022 01:45pm • In an effort to curb packaging made from fossil fuels, Wegmans Food Markets said Thursday that it will stop providing single-use plastic bags in all of its Maryland stores. The decision came after an announcement in April that it planned to remove plastic bags from all of its stores by the end of 4 Growth Stocks, 4 Value Stocks to Buy Now 07/13/2022 08:00pm • Growth vs. value investing is the dilemma of 2022.It's hard to make sense of all the headlines that are assailing investors in 2022. Is the negativity overdone, with the impacts of inflation and rising rates already baked into stocks? Or is this just the beginning phases of a long-term downturn that 7 High-Risk Stocks For Aggressive Investors 07/13/2022 08:00pm • Analysts recommend these high-risk stocks to buy.Risk management is the core of successful long-term investing. Investors comfortable with risk can set themselves up for huge long-term gains by identifying the best highly volatile, high-beta stocks to buy. Stocks with betas of 1.5 or higher tend to 7 Best Vanguard Funds for Beginner Investors 07/12/2022 08:00pm • Beginner investors can create a complete investment portfolio with these low-cost funds.In 1975, the late John "Jack" Bogle founded the now legendary Vanguard Group with one goal: to make passive investing accessible to retail investors at a low cost. To do so, Bogle created the first index fund, ca 10 Best Robo Advisors of 2022 07/11/2022 08:00pm • Robo advisors can be your best ally during uncertain times.When the markets get tumultuous, sometimes the best thing you can do for your portfolio is to let someone else make the buy and sell decisions. Investors are the most prone to detrimental emotional decisions during market volatility, but not 15 Top Romantic Getaways in New Jersey 07/11/2022 08:00pm • Mountains, lakes and a scenic shoreline along the ocean -- you could be talking about California, but all of these dreamy vistas are available to enjoy in New Jersey alongside someone you love. Many know the state for its Jersey Shore beaches, but you can also explore the countryside, the cities sit As Maryland primary approaches, some legislative teams are more fractured than others 07/08/2022 06:56am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. At least two state senators are actively working to defeat House incumbents in their districts in party primaries, where early voting begi Optavia Diet vs. HMR Diet: Which Diet Is Right for You? 07/07/2022 08:00pm • Both OPTAVIA and HMR take the guesswork out of deciding what to eat when trying to lose weight. Rather than plan a menu, go to the grocery store and prepare homemade meals, you can heat up a quick premade dinner, grab a bar or mix up a shake. While this idea is appealing and the method convenient, i Car Review: Not just hybrids and plug-ins anymore, Toyota releases the all-electric bZ4X 07/04/2022 04:28am • By WTOP contributor Brian Armstead It’s no surprise that Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has made a commitment to a carbon neutral future. After all, they were the dominant carmaker in the “green energy” sphere early on with the extremely popular Prius lineup. The 2023 Toyota Barbecue costs up ahead of 4th of July, ways to save 07/02/2022 09:30am • As the 4th of July approaches, many Americans are preparing to fire up their grills and host cookouts for friends and family. But as prices surge across the board, hosting a barbecue is costlier than it was this time last year. The cost of the average Independence Day cookout for 10 people is 17% Officials prepare for in-person Fourth celebration — and say you should, too 07/01/2022 02:22pm • Park service and park police officials on Friday said they looked forward to an old-school, in-person Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall for the first time since 2019. “This is going to be a traditional Fourth of July that longtime residents or attendees have become used to over th