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DC wedding flower startup Poppy raises $1.7 million 02/05/2021 08:51am • Poppy founder Cameron Hardesty, who worked in the White House communications department during the Obama administration, also volunteered in the White House flower shop. (Courtesy Cameron Hardesty) Poppy, a D.C. startup with a mission of disrupting the wedding flower business by serving as a hig Senate clears way for OK of Biden's COVID-19 relief package 02/05/2021 06:00am • The Senate early Friday passed a budget resolution, clearing a path for reconciliation that will allow Democrats to move ahead with or without GOP support for President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Vote was 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris providing the deciding vote. Air Fryer Recipes 02/05/2021 12:00am • If you're looking to spice up your cooking routine in a healthy way, it may be time to consider getting an air fryer. Ashlee Wright, a registered dietitian with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida, explains that this countertop cooking appliance "basically blows h State lawmakers propose revamp of Md. unemployment insurance program 02/04/2021 07:05pm • Citing months of issues with Maryland's unemployment insurance program that has led to numerous delays and frustration among residents to even get through to make a claim, Democrats in the state General Assembly are proposing a package of reforms. In a joint statement, state leaders, including Se 10 Major Upcoming IPOs to Watch in 2021 02/04/2021 12:00am • IPOs to watch in 2021Last year brought a number of highly anticipated initial public offerings, as the likes of Airbnb (ticker: ABNB), Palantir (PLTR), Snowflake (SNOW), DoorDash (DASH) and Unity Software (U) all hit the market. Despite a pandemic, 2020 turned out to be a great year for IPOs, with 4 Md. lawmakers push to replace school police with counselors 02/03/2021 11:38am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. When a child is arrested by a police officer stationed in a Baltimore City public school, they are handcuffed, placed in cages, photograph 7 ways hotels are changing because of coronavirus 02/02/2021 12:00am • In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, hotels were forced to adapt their policies to keep both guests and employees safe. While some of these new practices -- like extending benefits for hotel rewards programs -- are short-term solutions to an emergency, several adjustments are part of the hotel i The 18 Most Instagram-worthy Best Hotels 02/02/2021 12:00am • A stay at one of these beautiful hotels will light up your grid.In today's social media-dominated culture, a pretty place is no longer something to simply behold, but something to Instagram. While some may perceive this trend to virtually share everything as unhealthy, seeking out and capturing beau 50 best hotels in US 02/02/2021 12:00am • From seaside resorts to glamorous urban hotels, these unique properties are the best in the country. With such a wide array of luxurious urban hotels, boutique lodges and beachfront resorts to choose from, it can be difficult to decide where to travel. That's why U.S. News did the work for you. U 13 Top Hotels With Work-From-Hotel Packages 02/02/2021 12:00am • From private workspaces to office essentials, these hotels offer everything you need to stay productive while working remotely.As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact daily life in the U.S. and around the world, many companies remain committed to employee safety by offering remote work optio Mike Gartner says Alex Ovechkin 'might pass everybody' on NHL's all-time scorers list 02/01/2021 07:48pm • Gartner: Ovi 'might pass everybody' on NHL's all-time scorers list originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWith his overtime game-winner in Saturday night’s 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins, Alex Ovechkin tied Hall of Fame winger Mike Gartner for 7th in the NHL’s all-tim DC restaurants still reeling, but they get credit for innovation 02/01/2021 08:52am • People enjoy eating outside a restaurant in Georgetown, Washington DC, on Jan. 10, 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images) For restaurants in the D.C. area, it has been 11 months of one step forward and one step — or two steps — back, with closures ear Car Review: Jeep Gladiator Mojave takes off-roading serious 02/01/2021 08:46am • Trucks are huge business and Jeep took its time to introduce its version of the midsize vehicle. The Gladiator is a Swiss Army knife in the truck world. How many trucks can play convertible, serious off-roader and workhorse all in one stylish wrapper? The latest version of the Jeep Gladiator, the Mo Do detox teas really work? 02/01/2021 12:00am • At the beginning of a new year, it seems that many people will try anything to lose weight. Some of those ideas fade long before spring arrives, yet there are others that seem to last year-round. One example are detox teas. Besides being popular in the weight loss community, there are also health 11 Cheap Plant-Based Meals 02/01/2021 12:00am • More than leafy greensWhat grows from the ground and lands on our table tends to be less environmentally expensive than meat, which usually requires significantly more resources like fuel and fertilizer. Not only can they be better for the environment, but plant-based foods are often easier on our w