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Alan Cumming hosts 40th anny 'Ruby Jubilee' for Gay Men's Chorus of DC 04/28/2021 11:23am • The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington D.C. is celebrating its 40th anniversary. It's marking the occasion with a virtual "Ruby Jubilee" this Saturday at 7 p.m. "We're really excited to be celebrating our 40th anniversary," Board Chair Jay Gilliam told WTOP. "Ruby is the stone for 40th anniver Tips for an easier trip through the airport this summer 04/28/2021 01:10am • With the rise in the number of vaccinations, more people are making summer travel plans. A Maryland-based travel agent has a few tips for those flying domestically and points out changes at many hotels and motels. Although COVID-19 forced airlines to ground many flights last year, things are chan 12 Money Saving Challenges to Try in 2021 04/28/2021 12:00am • If you find saving money a challenge, maybe the problem is that you're not actually challenging yourself. In other words, maybe you should take on a money-saving challenge -- a sort of game to inspire you to save money. Money-saving challenges have become popular online and are likely to become eve Dodge turns 2021 Durango into sports car killer with the hellcat engine 04/26/2021 09:50am • This content is sponsored by Fair Oaks Motors. SUVs are very useful for the family vehicle that that they are. However, the Dodge Durango marches to a slightly different beat than the others. For most of the competition, the V6 engine is the only source of power. But with the Dodge, a V6 is j 12 Steps to Achieve Financial Freedom 04/26/2021 12:00am • What is financial freedom?Ask a room of people to define financial freedom, and you're likely to get a dozen different answers. For some, financial freedom means being able to pay the bills with money left over each month or having a fully funded emergency account. Others may want to retire early an Hogan convenes bipartisan meeting of national leaders to discuss infrastructure 04/23/2021 08:06pm • Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) convened a group of more than 25 governors, U.S. senators, and leaders of the U.S. House Problem Solvers Caucus who convened in Annapolis to discuss ideas, initiatives, and proposals for a federal infrastructure and public investment package. (Courtesy Maryland Matter Boy, 16, busted for 12 home burglaries in Germantown 04/23/2021 05:09am • A 16-year-old boy faces charges following 12 home burglaries in Germantown, Maryland, between late March and April 15. Montgomery County police said they nabbed the Germantown teen while the teen during an April 15 break-in. Police said as officers responded to a 911 call from a resident in th Arrest made in alleged threat against Metro that prompted Alexandria evacuation 04/22/2021 05:02pm • An Alexandria man has been arrested after he allegedly made threats against a Metro station Wednesday night, causing hundreds of people to be evacuated from their homes. Henock Seyoum Pastoor, 27, has been charged with making threats to bomb or damage buildings or means of transportation, Metro T Healthy Cooking Oils to Buy 04/22/2021 12:00am • You should include healthy oils in your diet.Including healthy oils in your diet is recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025. Most common oils you probably have on your shelf include olive oil and canola oil. But there are many other delicious and versatile oils you can add to y Pew: Residents in U.S., Western Europe Say Their Economies Need Reforming 04/22/2021 12:00am • A survey of residents in the United States and three Western European countries found that half or more of them said their country's economy needs major changes or to be completely reformed. The Pew Research Center survey covered France, Germany and the U.K., along with the U.S., and was fielded in Capitol Riverfront spring drive-in screens movies about post-pandemic hopes 04/21/2021 12:26pm • The Capitol Riverfront kicks off its spring series of drive-in movies this week. Each Friday will feature a movie themed with hopes for post-pandemic life. "We wanted to do a fun theme and feature films that are inspired by everyone's post-pandemic goals: traveling, concerts, house parties Surpassing vaccine distribution goals, Biden next faces bipartisan legislation challenges 04/21/2021 09:17am • President Biden has surpassed his original goals for vaccinating Americans against the coronavirus and his administration has been touting congressional passage of his $1.9 trillion covid relief package, which came well ahead of his first 100 days in office. Now the president is entering a new ph Maryland lawmakers on Chauvin murder conviction: ‘We still have so much work to do’ 04/21/2021 07:24am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. As the nation reacted following the verdict that declared former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts for the mur How to Evaluate an Early Retirement Offer 04/21/2021 12:00am • As companies navigate the pandemic and its associated risks, some employers are offering early retirement packages to reduce the number of paid employees. If your employer asks you to consider an early retirement incentive, carefully consider the terms of the package. "A retirement package can be t Q&A: Using a Natural Resources ETF to Combat Inflation 04/21/2021 12:00am • After a strong recent jobs report and millions of administered vaccines, the economy finally appears to be zooming forward. But a revving economy also means rising inflation. The Federal Reserve Board members forecast a median inflation rate for personal consumption expenditures of 2.4% for 2021, t