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Traveling with toddlers: 16 tips to make your vacation go smoothly 08/20/2019 12:10am • Millennials are traveling more than any other generation, according to recent studies by the United Nations and other organizations. In fact, MMGY Global's 2019-20 "Portrait of American Travelers" found that those born between 1980 and 1998 continue to travel even after having children, with most mi Man dies, child seriously injured following 2-alarm DC house fire 08/19/2019 11:20pm • A man has died and a child is in critical condition after a fire in a Northwest D.C. row home Sunday morning, fire officials said. The fire broke out just after 9:30 a.m. in the basement of a two-story row house on Kennedy and Seventh streets. Firefighters were able to pull the child and the m Want to ride a rental moped in DC? Revel offers free lessons to customers 08/17/2019 07:00pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'f510919e-75fb-4d69-b025-15fdd55b2478' }).render("18361536c661be7a");}); There’s another transportation choice f Giant emoji painted on house roil California community 08/07/2019 04:48pm • MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California seaside community is in an uproar after a home was given a new paint job featuring two huge emoji on a bright pink background. Manhattan Beach residents railed against the makeover during a City Council meeting Tuesday night, citing problems Angry neighbors demand Manhattan Beach do something about pink emoji house 08/07/2019 04:42pm • The Manhattan Beach City Council got an earful from a handful of angry residents who want the owner of a pink house covered with two giant emojis to remove them. (KCAL) Click here for updates on this story Manhattan Beach, CA (KCAL) -- The Manhattan Beach City Council got an earful from a han Fake real estate: How to avoid rental scams 08/02/2019 04:21pm • Apartment hunting can be frustrating, and D.C. wants to help you save time and avoid a headache by making sure that too-good-to-be-true listing is legit. Ben Wiseman, director of D.C.'s Office of Consumer Protection, an arm of the D.C. attorney general's office, said that there are two types of c Yeah, Baltimore has rats, but DC has more — and more; record-breaking year expected 08/02/2019 12:39am • D.C. has a rat problem that's got nothing to do with politics, and the city expects another record-breaking year for rodent complaint calls. Every American metropolis has to deal with rodents, but Baltimore's battle with vermin has been thrown into the spotlight following President Donald Trump's Boat rental app sees Maryland growth as sharing economy becomes more popular 08/01/2019 02:59pm • More Marylanders this summer are taking advantage of an online marketplace that allows users to rent boats, charter sailing tours, take out kayaks and more. GetMyBoat is growing its presence in Maryland with nearly 170 boating and cruising options currently available in the state, according to a Kids' birthday parties on a budget 08/01/2019 01:16am • Planning a birthday party for a little one can put a big dent in your bank account — but it doesn't have to be that way. Parenting and travel writer Guiomar Ochoa, of cosmomommy.com, has a few tips and party ideas to keep costs low and spirits high on your child’s big day. Host your party Ashburn fire destroys 2 houses, damages 2 others 07/31/2019 11:29am • A fire in Ashburn, Virginia, has destroyed two houses and damaged two others early Wednesday morning. One firefighter suffered minor injuries. The fire broke out just before 3:30 a.m. in the 20000 block of Millstead Drive in Ashburn, according to Laura Rinehart, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Need a nap at BWI? There will be rooms for that 07/25/2019 04:00am • Minute Suites rooms rent for a minimum of $42 for one hour — with additional time available in 15-minute increments — or overnight for $155. (Courtesy Minute Suites) Atlanta-based Minute Suites, which designs and builds private relaxation and napping rooms for airports, will add BWI Marshall Amazon effect: JBG Smith plans 1,000 condos, apartments, townhouses for National Landing 07/22/2019 09:54am • JBG Smith's plans for additions at RiverHouse include traditional townhouses, duplexes and two six-story residential buildings. As submitted, the plan calls for 26% of the new units to be for-sale homes. (Courtesy JBG Smith) Amazon HQ2 is boosting housing demand in Virginia's Arlington County, a Cost of staying in Ocean City may increase as Worcester Co. considers room tax hike 07/22/2019 09:11am • A lifeguard watches the ocean in Ocean City, Maryland. (WTOP/Colleen Kelleher) Staying in Maryland's Ocean City could get more expensive at the start of 2020. The room tax you pay may go up to 5% from 4.5%. Worcester County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposal Aug. 20. The cheapest ways to travel: 15 tips to save money on your next vacation 07/22/2019 01:00am • If your primary travel goal is checking destinations off a bucket list, you're likely going to need to know how to stretch your funds. This list of travel tips aims to help you see the world without wrecking your finances, covering everything from scoring free trips to paying less for common travel Best ways to earn free hotel stays with your credit card 07/17/2019 05:00am • Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, earning free hotel stays is a great way to save money. There are several ways you can use a credit card to get free nights at your favorite hotels. Here's everything you need to know. Try a Co-Branded Hotel Rewards Credit Card (and Get Extra