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DC lawmakers vote to raise taxes on wealthiest residents 07/20/2021 04:47pm • D.C.'s wealthiest residents are likely to soon pay more in taxes, funding what lawmakers consider to be necessary programs that invest in early childhood education and housing to stabilize the workforce. In a vote of 8-5, the D.C. Council approved the Homes and Hearts Amendment Act, thereby inclu 8 Superseeds to Eat Now 07/15/2021 12:00am • Seeds: the new superfoodSeeds have been long overshadowed by nuts, which are definitely deserving of their nutritional acclaim. Now, however, it's time for seeds to shine. Fortunately, nuts have gotten over their fatty reputation and are now praised for their good fats and impressive nutrition profi Eating well: Party tips and food tricks 07/14/2021 04:14pm • This content is sponsored by The Mather. With COVID-19 restrictions lifting, we’re all likely enjoying more time at restaurants, backyard BBQs, weddings and birthday parties. We may suddenly gain some extra pounds with all of these added festivities! This can be particularly true for those age Maryland, DC have some of the slowest US mail delivery 07/14/2021 04:00am • Maryland and D.C. region residents continue to experience some of the worst on-time mail delivery by the U.S. Postal Service, and delays have persisted nationwide during the pandemic, according to testimony presented at a U.S. Senate hearing Tuesday. Members of Congress have been hit with a stead What Is a Seller's Market and How Do I Buy a House in One? 07/09/2021 12:00am • Today's red-hot housing market has buyers in a frenzy. With low interest rates expected to rise and a meager home supply, competition is stiff. Finding ways to stand out presents a real challenge and the cluttered market may feel overwhelming, but it's not impossible. What Is a Seller's Market?A se Travelers are going to this US island just to get vaccinated 07/08/2021 02:02am • On July 6, a planeload of Taiwanese travelers arrived in the US territory of Guam. But they didn't just travel for the island's gorgeous scenery -- they were also there to get vaccinated against Covid-19. The travelers were among the first to take part in the Air Visit & Vacation (nicknamed V Lobsters, cruises and scotch: One Cabinet secretary's push to sell Biden's agenda 07/07/2021 07:35pm • Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo won't hesitate to make the hard ask. She wants to make that clear. There may be, after all, nothing less than the fate of President Joe Biden's sweeping $4 trillion economic agenda hanging in the balance in the weeks ahead. But in an interview in her office a f Food Addiction Tips 07/06/2021 12:00am • Imagine that a mischievous imp comes to live in the brains of children. This imp is annoying. It's constantly putting thoughts of processed foods into children's heads. Urges for sugary breakfast cereal abound. Pleas for fast food and other branded processed foods are constantly in the air. The chil New assistant chiefs look ahead at policing in Montgomery County 07/05/2021 09:46pm • Three newly appointed assistant police chiefs in Montgomery County, Maryland, said there will be changes to how policing is carried out, including a shift from what one called a "warrior mentality" to a "guardian mentality." When the Montgomery County Council voted on the appointments of the assi What's open, what's closed in and around DC for July 4 weekend 07/03/2021 08:01am • Independence Day falls on a Sunday this year, which means the federal holiday will be observed by local and state governments on Monday. As a result, many of the closings and service changes for the holiday will also be in effect on Monday. Here’s a look at what’s open and what’s closed aro When COVID Relief Measures Expire and How to Prepare 07/01/2021 12:00am • While the country transitions back to something resembling pre-pandemic life -- with packed stadiums at sporting events, indoor dining at restaurants and resumed in-person schooling -- it's time for your financial life to transition back to normal, too. A number of expanded benefits offered as part Fired vs. Laid Off vs. Furloughed -- What's the Difference? 06/30/2021 12:00am • Have you recently lost your job? This may leave you feeling like your career path is suddenly a dead-end road. If so, you aren't alone. Many professionals have experienced career loss, such as being fired, laid off or furloughed. This can feel frustrating and confusing, so it's best to understand t Car Review: GMC Sierra 2500 Denali mixes heavy duty workload and luxury feel 06/28/2021 04:42am • When you hear about a heavy-duty full-size pickup, you might picture a vinyl seats and bare bones work truck. Not so with the GMC Sierra 2500 Denali. Yes, it is very large and ready to do hard work. But its leather-covered powered seats show its soft side by providing comfort for a long haul. Thereâ Biden's frantic weekend saves infrastructure deal but leaves him on thin ice 06/28/2021 12:00am • That Joe Biden's cherished bipartisan infrastructure plan was nearly destroyed by a few of his own ill-chosen words highlights both the fragility of the deal and his own hopes for a productive domestic presidency. Biden's extraordinary weekend effort to walk back his own remark on Thursday, inter Fairfax officials, housing advocates worry about evictions once moratorium ends 06/24/2021 01:37pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Mozell Ingram is a month behind on her rent and although she is receiving emergency rental assistance through Fairfax County, the mother