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Veteran Md. lawmaker charged with embezzlement over cottage rental payments 07/27/2022 04:03pm • A veteran Republican in the Maryland House of Delegates has been charged with theft, misconduct in office and embezzlement over rental payments made on a Baltimore County cottage and payments made for fundraising letters. A criminal information document filed by Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton Foreign investors are buying fewer US homes, and DC's not a top choice 07/25/2022 10:15am • International buyers spent $59 billion on U.S. residential properties between April 2021 and March 2022, up 8.5% from the same period a year earlier, but that doesn’t translate into more homes purchased, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. Like all buyers in the U.S 18 top indoor water park resorts in the US 07/25/2022 07:00am • Indoor water park resorts are ideal for weekend getaways, with water attractions (from spray grounds for toddlers to swim-up bars for adults), accommodations, dining options and more conveniently located in one place. Wherever you are in the U.S., you may be able to find hotels with indoor water Developer downsizes plans for Innovation Park in Prince William Co. 07/11/2022 08:08am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Six years later, a Maryland developer is proposing a much smaller development near George Mason University’s Science and Technology DC developers lead for live-work-play apartment communities 06/27/2022 08:37am • Location has always been among deciding factors for where apartment renters choose to rent, but it has shifted from wanting to be close to work to wanting to be close to everything else. Or having it right where they call home. Developers in the D.C. region are among leaders in meeting that deman DC man who shot mother, son over scooter dispute sentenced to 20 years 06/24/2022 10:49pm • A D.C. man who shot a mother and her son following an argument over a scooter has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Anthony Bedney, 27, of D.C., pleaded guilty last April to one count of assault with intent to kill with a dangerous weapon and two counts of possession of a firearm during a cri DC developer jumps on the return to coworking spaces 06/22/2022 09:25am • Self-employed, independent contractors and freelance workers are returning to coworking rental spaces, and D.C.’s Douglas Development is jumping in with two new coworking spaces in historic buildings — one in Columbia Heights, and one by Howard University. “We’ve been seeing an increase i Montgomery Co. Council signals cautious approach on proposed rent caps 06/22/2022 04:41am • A proposal to hold annual rent increases to 4.4% in Montgomery County is getting a closer look from the county council. The proposal submitted by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has been sent to the council for consideration, but it hasn't been put on the council's legislative agenda yet. Report: White homebuyers in Fairfax County treated more favorably than minority homebuyers 06/20/2022 09:21pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A fair housing test conducted by The Fairfax County Office of Human Rights, in partnership with The Equal Rights Center, showed "discerna Beach capital: Top 6 beaches along Potomac River (someday soon?) 06/07/2022 08:08am • For most of us, a trip to the beach starts with hours in traffic, traveling toward Maryland's Eastern Shore or North Carolina's Outer Banks — but, what if those beaches were along the Potomac River? The Potomac Riverkeeper Network has identified six potential beach and swimming areas along the 10 costs to include in your retirement budget 06/07/2022 07:10am • Retirement bills Some costs can be reduced or eliminated in retirement, while other expenses might remain the same or even increase as you age. You won't have to pay commuting costs or buy expensive clothes for work in retirement. But you might face new costs as you use more health care services Citizen rescuer recounts saving man who crashed car into Washington Channel 06/06/2022 03:07pm • The man who crashed into the Washington Channel overnight Friday was able to escape his sinking car, but was struggling to stay afloat. Fortunately, a few vigilant citizens nearby heard what "sounded like a bomb" and ventured out onto the water to save him. More D.C. News "He Memorial Day 2022: What's open, what's closed 05/30/2022 04:43am • Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 30, this year, bringing various closings and service disruptions to the D.C. region that residents might want to be aware of. Apart from the usual closures during a federal holiday — public school districts, the U.S. Postal Service, banks and federal courts — 5 insider secrets to booking cheap airfare 05/29/2022 09:00am • Gas prices and other oil product prices are extremely volatile right now -- possibly putting a damper on summer travel plans as consumers struggle to budget for flight costs that feel like an ever-moving target. In spite of high flight prices, experts say cost may not be enough to deter travelers AAA spokesperson on why Americans are traveling more despite higher costs 05/28/2022 12:51pm • Despite the steep price of gasoline, millions of Americans are expected to head out this holiday weekend. More than 39 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home on Memorial Day Weekend, an increase of over 8% compared to last year, according to AAA. The cost of filling