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23 Top Things to Do in Columbia, South Carolina 02/08/2022 07:00pm • (Note: Some attractions may require COVID-19 testing or vaccination proof and capacity restrictions may be in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Check directly with the attraction website before your trip.) The mid-sized capital city of Columbia, South Carolina, is steeped in history and buzzing Several Hogan nominees clear Senate panel; vote on Transportation Secretary is delayed 02/08/2022 09:57am • Members of the Senate’s Committee on Executive Nominations met online on Monday to consider dozens of nominations submitted by Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R). (Zoom/Screenshot) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland M Virginia Stadium Authority bill to lure Commanders passes in House committee 02/08/2022 05:43am • Virginia lawmakers on a House of Delegates committee advanced a bill Monday that aims to lure the newly-renamed Washington Commanders to the commonwealth. The legislation, which passed on a bipartisan 14-7 vote in the House Appropriations Committee, would establish a Virginia Football Stadium Aut Car Review: Toyota Corolla gives off a sporty vibe with XSE trim level 02/07/2022 04:12am • As sporty as this new Corolla looks on the outside, the performance is more of a relaxed-sport drive. (Photo WTOP/Mike Parris) For buyers looking for a good small sedan, the Toyota Corolla has been a mainstay for decades. However, it has never been known as an exciting car. For 2022, the Corolla XSE Think again: Cynthia Connolly reimagines her classic Minor Threat photographs 02/07/2022 04:12am • It was a pivotal moment in D.C.'s punk rock history, captured with an insider's eye (and camera), that can now be experienced in a very different way, 40 years later. Cynthia Connolly — an Arlington, Virginia-based photographer, artist, and curator, whose book, "Banned in DC: Photos and Ane Review: 'Afterparty' solves comical murder mystery with different genres every episode 02/04/2022 01:27pm • Imagine attending your high school reunion only for your classmate to die that night. That's the comedy premise of "Afterparty," which just dropped Episode 4 on Apple TV+. Full disclosure: critics were only given access to the first seven out of eight episodes, so I still don't know "whodu 7 Best Cheap Dividend Stocks Under $10 02/03/2022 07:00pm • Cheap dividend stocks that offer a 2.5% yield or better.With recent volatility on Wall Street, a number of dividend stocks have seen share price declines. And while there is always a danger in "catching a falling knife," as the old investing adage goes, it can sometimes be advantageous to stake out 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 7 Best Consumer and Retail ETFs to Buy Now 02/02/2022 07:00pm • Cash in on consumer trends in 2022.After starting the year with slumping stock prices and concerns about interest rates, it may be tempting to run for cover and get defensive. But it's important to remember that this dynamic is caused by two factors -- inflation in both the price of products and U.S Fast Fiber Facts: What Is It and How to Get Enough 01/31/2022 07:00pm • According to data curated by the Department of Agriculture, only about 5% of Americans consume their daily recommended allowance of fiber. And that's unfortunate, because fiber plays a big role in many aspects of health. 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Md. lawmaker pressing for change in state law 01/29/2022 02:23am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Errant law enforcement officers may be at risk of losing their pensions if they are convicted of crimes committed on the job. Sponsored Israel to buy Novavax COVID vaccine 01/28/2022 10:09am • Gaithersburg, Maryland-based Novavax, expected to formally apply for U.S. Food and Drug Administration emergency use approval for its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine next week, has added Israel to countries buying the vaccine. Israel’s Ministry of Health announced an agreement to purchase an ini Best Job Skills to List on Your Resume 01/27/2022 07:00pm • Striving to maximize your career options this year? Showcasing your capabilities is critical to professional success, especially during a job search. The first step of almost every job application process is to submit a resume. With so much riding on that first impression, reflecting desired job ski