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Practically new, 8BR Dewey Beach home listed for $2.55M 10/01/2018 10:44am • WASHINGTON — A one-year-old, custom-built beach house in Dewey Beach has hit the market for $2.55 million. The 8-bedroom, 4,900-square-foot home with seven full baths and two half baths is at 109 Chicago Street, two blocks from the beach. Listing agent Denise Karas, in the Rehoboth office of 12 of the Best Educator Discounts for Teachers 09/23/2018 08:00pm • World Teachers' Day is Oct. 5. In honor of educators (who have all earned a little extra appreciation), here's a list of businesses that offer teacher specials, from lower prices on books and supplies for the classroom to travel discounts for that well-deserved vacation. Adobe. A monthly subscri How to Work Abroad While Traveling 09/16/2018 08:00pm • Some people travel abroad to work, motivated to leave home by career opportunities beyond country borders. Others work abroad to travel, inspired to seek employment elsewhere by wanderlust and curiosity. No matter the motivation, working overseas comes with plenty of practical considerations, like h Data center operator to pay $237M for land near Dulles Airport 09/14/2018 03:44pm • WASHINGTON — San Francisco-based Digital Realty Trust is set to buy more than 400 acres of land next to Dulles Airport from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority for $236.5 million. The airports authority board is expected to approve the sale at its meeting Sept 17. MWAA bought mor Q&A: Nils Lofgren rocks Birchmere with Neil Young, Springsteen roots 09/13/2018 12:55am • WASHINGTON — Imagine growing up in the D.C. area, finding a surprise mentor in Neil Young in Georgetown and being tapped by Bruce Springsteen to join the E Street Band. That's the story of Nils Lofgren, who plays three shows at The Birchmere this weekend. "I never — when I hit the r Cleveland Launches a Program to Test Schoolchildren for Lead Exposure 09/12/2018 08:00pm • CLEVELAND -- While talking with Lynn Lotas and Debbie Aloshen, it's not long before the subject of young children's health comes up. The two longtime nurses -- with more than 80 years of combined experience -- have their attention focused on a very specific and longtime health problem. That problem 30 Fun Fall Weekend Getaways 09/12/2018 08:00pm • Plan a quick fall trip and recharge in these top-notch destinations.Summer is over, but that doesn't mean it's too late to plan a vacation this year. These unique autumn getaway options offer a fun way to enjoy beautiful fall foliage, stunning beaches and seasonal festivals with exceptional weather How to Make a Seamless Cross-Country Move 09/11/2018 08:00pm • Of the 11 percent of the U.S. population that moved between 2016 and 2017, about 15 percent relocated to a new state, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Deciding to move to a different part of the country isn't a step many people take lightly. Whether it's to be closer to family, to start a new j How Good Is Credit Card Travel Insurance? 09/10/2018 08:00pm • No one plans a trip expecting something will go wrong. But if it does, your credit card could provide you with some relief. Many credit cards offer one or more forms of travel insurance to protect you on your trip. Depending on the card and how you book your trip, though, you may run into some limi 30 Charming Bed-and-Breakfasts Across America 09/09/2018 08:00pm • Travel to these incredible inns and mansions for a romantic getaway or adventure-filled weekend.Just mention the term bed-and-breakfast and images of plush linens gracing four-poster beds and fluffy three-egg omelets served with hot homemade muffins immediately come to mind. Cozier than large resort Can You Actually Turn a Profit Flipping Homes in Today's Market? 09/06/2018 08:00pm • Back in 2012, house flipping seemed like the perfect opportunity for a person with extra cash and an eye for remodeling. The market was flush with homes left vacant from waves of foreclosures prompted by the housing bubble that burst a few years earlier. You could buy a home from a bank, make any ne 10 Top Stock Picks for the Sharing Economy 09/05/2018 08:00pm • These stocks benefit from disruptive technology.Bank of America is monitoring a number of themes analysts believe will create long-term value for investors, and the firm's top-performing theme over the past four years is the sharing economy. The sharing economy is a term used to describe activities Some DC taxes are going up: A pack of cigarettes will cost a lot more 09/05/2018 11:29am • WASHINGTON — Several D.C. tax rates change effective Oct. 1, coinciding with the start of the District's 2019 fiscal year. Here's a list of D.C. taxes going up: The general sales tax will go from 5.75 percent to 6 percent. The off-premises alcohol tax (for beer, wine and liquor bought at s Landlord Raising the Rent? Here Are Your Options 08/30/2018 08:00pm • Your lease is coming to an end, and you're faced with the choice to stay put and renew with your landlord or start searching for a new place. But when your landlord or property manager notifies you that your rent will be going up if you stick around, that higher rent may be making the decision for y How to Get the Most Value Out of Sling TV 08/30/2018 08:00pm • Cord cutters don't want to pay for more TV than they need, and in a perfect world, subscribers would pay for only the channels and topics they care most about. No popular streaming service has fully adopted an a la carte model, but Sling TV, which offers primarily live content with some on-demand o