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Great Ways to Earn Extra Cash in Retirement 10/07/2020 12:00am • Bringing in a few more dollars each month can make a difference, especially if you're living on a fixed budget. Finding ways to earn extra cash in retirement often takes a bit of time and creativity. Here are some ideas to make money in retirement: -- Declutter and sell.-- -- Assist the elderly.-- 16 Top Romantic Getaways in Michigan 10/07/2020 12:00am • Whether you're honeymooning, celebrating an anniversary or just itching for a weekend away with your partner, Michigan has you covered. While many venture to Michigan for its proximity to the Great Lakes, the shoreside cities aren't the only places in the state that exude romance. There are lovely Boeing Sheds 7%; Google Goes to Court 10/06/2020 12:00am • Stocks swung lower on Tuesday, giving up much of the prior day's gains. Whereas Monday's optimism was partly driven by President Donald Trump's seemingly improved health condition, Tuesday's pessimism was on a different, oft-discussed topic: stimulus. The president abruptly tweeted that the White H How to Budget for Long-Term Unemployment 10/06/2020 12:00am • For millions of out-of-work Americans struggling to find job opportunities during the monthslong coronavirus pandemic, navigating unemployment is a long-term struggle. Among unemployed people, 58% were jobless for 15 weeks or more, according to seasonally adjusted September data from the U.S. Burea 15 Gift Ideas to Give New Homeowners 10/06/2020 12:00am • Whether you're attending a housewarming party or sending a gift to a new homeowner from a distance, finding the perfect item to welcome your loved ones into their new space may not be easy. A bottle of wine can feel cliche, or even out of line if they don't drink alcohol. So how do you give a celebr Amazon plan for Prince George's Co. 'last-mile' delivery station advances 10/05/2020 08:26pm • Amazon's plans to build a warehouse-and-distribution facility in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, cleared a hurdle Monday afternoon. The Prince George's County Council voted to allow Amazon's plans to proceed, despite opposition from neighbors. Amazon plans to change an existing building and expand t Montgomery Co. offers alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating 10/05/2020 10:02am • EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Halloween had been called off.  If you are planning to take the kids trick-or-treating this year, Montgomery County's health officer is urging you to call off door-to-door candy collecting in the Maryland county this year. Car Review: 2020 Lexus GX460 is an old school luxury SUV in a sea of soft crossovers 10/05/2020 03:50am • In the luxury SUV market, the players are usually modern, car-based rather than an off-road champion. Lexus marches to the beat of a different drummer with the old school GX460 sporting full-time four-wheel drive and a V8 engine. The GX is very capable off road. The rear air suspension and Kinetic d DC nonprofit's 30th anniversary event seeks to help homeless youth 10/04/2020 03:51pm • A local nonprofit aimed at helping end the cycle of youth homelessness hopes to raise more funds for their 30th anniversary. StandUp and Move for Kids, the virtual "move-a-thon" to raise funds for area homeless youth runs from Oct. 8 - 12. Kelsey Sicard, the Director of Outreach Development wi Suspicious backpack at Walter Reed Medical Center removed, deemed safe 10/03/2020 10:10pm • An abandoned backpack found near Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, caused police to investigate it as a suspicious package Saturday night. Montgomery County Police said the backpack was found near the roadway leading up to the main entrance to the medical center Loudoun County calling for PPE donations for caregivers 10/02/2020 02:20pm • Loudoun County, Virginia, is asking for donations of personal protective equipment or money to help buy it. The county provides PPE to private medical practices, dental offices, nursing homes and long-term care facilities, and needs the donations to shore up supplies. "We especially need N95 r Jose Andres, Ryan Zimmerman among headliners in this year’s virtual Capital Food Fight 10/02/2020 09:45am • Chef Carla Hall and Chef Marcelle Afram, winner at last year’s record setting Capital Food Fight, are seen. (Courtesy D.C. Central Kitchen/John Shore) The D.C. Central Kitchen’s signature fundraiser, the 17th annual Capital Food Fight, which pits local chefs and celebrities against each othe Coronavirus FAQ: What you need to know 10/02/2020 12:10am • CLICK TO EXPAND: Coronavirus 2019-nCoV symptoms. (Getty Images) The global coronavirus outbreak that first emerged in Wuhan, China, late last year has changed life in the D.C. area. When infection rates started burgeoning in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, state leaders declared states of emerge When It Makes Sense to Buy Muni Bonds Outside Your Home State 10/02/2020 12:00am • Changes in interest rates and shaky state and local finances in the wake of the pandemic roiled the municipal bond market earlier this year. That may give muni bond investors more reasons to look outside of their home state as they seek to diversify their holdings. Municipal bonds are generally tax 21 Top Romantic Getaways in Ohio 10/02/2020 12:00am • Whether you're stressed out at work or need a break from the kids, there's never a bad time to plan and book a romantic getaway. Those who live in Ohio or elsewhere in the Midwest may be overwhelmed by the options available and struggling to figure out where to go or what to do. Don't worry: U.S. N