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'Unsafe' toys list raises concerns over lead, digital spying 11/21/2017 12:52pm • WASHINGTON — As holiday shopping prepares to enter high gear, a national consumer safety group is raising concerns about what it calls "dangerous and toxic" toys on store shelves. The toys highlighted in the U.S. Public Interest Research Group's annual "Trouble in Toyland" report include fidget 'Make us No. 1': Plan aims to let Md.'s craft beer business flow more freely 11/20/2017 10:03pm • SILVER SPRING, Md. — A new proposal promises to make Maryland more welcoming to craft beer brewers and the consumers who sip their suds. "The plan is, make us No. 1 in the country," Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot said Monday at a press conference in Silver Spring. The state's 80 craft The Best Products to Buy on Black Friday 2017 11/20/2017 07:00pm • Two-thirds of Americans think Black Friday sales are nothing special compared to offers available throughout the rest of the year, according to a recent nationally representative WalletHub survey. Yet roughly 164 million Americans are at least thinking about doing some shopping from Thanksgiving th 6 reasons why you should buy a TV antenna 11/19/2017 08:00pm • If you haven't cut the cord and are thinking about it, now is the perfect time. If you're like many cord cutters, once you have a digital antenna and sign up to a streaming service or two, you won't even know why you stayed with cable as long as you did. If you do cut the cord, one of your best f 4 Trips to Consider for Holiday Gift-Giving 11/19/2017 07:00pm • There's no better gift than the opportunity to travel. If you're looking to break away from gifting a cookie-cutter getaway, consider presenting a loved one with an unexpected and meaningful travel experience. From outside-the-box outdoor adventures to romantic getaways to desert escapes where you How to stop front porch package thieves 11/19/2017 12:56am • WASHINGTON — More online shopping for gifts this holiday season means more opportunities for “porch pirates” to steal packages right from your door. So how do you protect your purchases from these modern-day grinches? Law enforcement has some important tips to help keep your purchases out o Maryland food network makes Thanksgiving affordable for all 11/18/2017 01:19pm • LANDOVER, Md. — Over 386,000 pounds of food will be distributed to charity organizations, families and businesses that are trying to make this Thanksgiving affordable for everyone. "Think about 70 tons of turkeys," SHARE Food Network volunteer Jennifer Newland exclaimed inside the organization' DC among top contenders for Amazon headquarters 11/16/2017 08:41pm • WASHINGTON — D.C. is one of the top contenders for landing Amazon's new second headquarters, according to analysis by The Wall Street Journal. The paper said that the District, along with Dallas and Boston, have the strongest characteristics for a second headquarters. D.C. ranks highly in sever 5 Perfect Places for a Multigenerational Trip This Winter 11/16/2017 07:00pm • If your family's summer plans are locked in, plan a multigenerational getaway during the shoulder season, between Thanksgiving and spring break. Avoid the crowds traveling over Christmas and New Year's, and you'll save a bundle on flights and hotels. Here are top places you may not have considered Keep kids busy at Thanksgiving gatherings with a craft table 11/16/2017 09:47am • In many homes, the Thanksgiving gathering stretches for hours. It’s not an eat-and-run kind of day — you’re all in it for the long haul. And while adults have an acquired ability to make their own entertainment (catching up with Uncle Ivan, tossing around a football, helping in the kitchen) The Only Insurance Policies You Need After Retirement 11/15/2017 07:00pm • Retirement is when everything changes. Seniors may end up with new schedules, new hobbies and even new homes. In the midst of all these exciting changes, don't overlook the mundane: your insurance coverage. With a new season of life at hand, old policies may no longer meet your needs. Benjamin Sull Where you can get your Thanksgiving turkey deep-fried safely -- and free 11/15/2017 05:08pm • WASHINGTON — Anyone who has eaten deep-fried turkey for Thanksgiving knows it can be delicious, but the act of frying them can be dangerous. That's one reason why a local restaurateur is offering to do it for you for free. "I have deep fryers and I don't want someone to get hurt on Thanksgivin The Best Winter Getaway in Every State 11/14/2017 07:00pm • Spend the most wonderful time of the year in an enchanting locale.As you plot your holiday vacation, perhaps you're dreaming of a classic winter wonderland with snow-capped peaks, ice-skating rinks, twinkling lights and hot chocolate around a roaring fire. It's hard to deny the appeal of taking a "W Postal Service plans Sunday delivery, still losing money 11/14/2017 02:28pm • WASHINGTON — The majority of online orders are delivered by the U.S. Postal Service, and its package delivery business rose by double digits in fiscal 2017, but it still lost money on a continued decline in letter volume. It says it expects another busy holiday season and once again plans Sunda 10 budget-friendly tips for eating healthy with diabetes 11/14/2017 09:30am • Managing diabetes, like many other chronic conditions, can be a costly, lifelong commitment. As a registered dietitian at Montefiore Health System in Bronx, New York, I teach people living with diabetes about the long-term impact of their food choices and help them discover how to save money while f