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The 50 best hotels in the US 2019 02/04/2019 07:00pm • From the shores of Oahu to the streets of New York City, these spectacular properties are a cut above the rest. Even after countless comparisons, choosing the right hotel for your much-anticipated vacation can feel like a challenge. That's why U.S. News did the work for you. Using a comprehensive Rooftop ice skating in Bethesda — and spiked hot chocolate, too 02/04/2019 07:50am • A new ice rink on the roof of the Canopy by Hilton will benefit Mel’s Rink Foundation. (Courtesy Canopy by Hilton) WASHINGTON — A synthetic ice-skating rink is open on the roof terrace at the Canopy by Hilton at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, and will support a local nonprofit. The ri Long & Foster goes straight for Amazon HQ2 buyers and renters 02/04/2019 07:49am • WASHINGTON — The D.C. region's largest residential real estate network is putting its heft directly at the feet of would-be workers at Amazon's future second headquarters. Long & Foster has launched a catch-all website specifically for the future home of HQ2 in Virginia's National Landing. What You Need to Know About Tenant Rights in California 01/29/2019 07:00pm • You may be a couple days late on making your rent payment. You may have lost hot water for the fourth time in two months, with your landlord now avoiding your phone calls. You may still be waiting on your security deposit long after you moved out of your last apartment. Whatever the issue may be, y How to Find a Room for Rent 01/28/2019 07:00pm • Whether you've recently moved to a new city and you need a place to live or you want to maximize savings and don't want to go through the process of collecting financial documents (think: pay stubs and tax returns), subletting a room can be advantageous. Maybe you're uncertain of how long you'll be Shutdown specials: DC-area deals for furloughed government workers 01/25/2019 02:20pm • EDITOR'S NOTE: President Donald Trump announced Jan. 25 he would sign a bill temporarily reopening the government and ensuring back pay for federal employees. It's unclear if and how long the shutdown deals will remain in effect. WASHINGTON — From food and drinks to free activities, government First-Time Homebuyer Programs for Florida Residents 01/24/2019 07:00pm • Breaking into homeownership can be difficult. Hurdles such as affordability, credit history and market prices keep many people from achieving their goal of owning a house. Fortunately for Floridians, federal and state programs and mortgage products are aimed at first-time homebuyers to help ease the When Should You Have Multiple Credit Cards? 01/24/2019 07:00pm • When used responsibly, credit cards can help you manage expenses, establish a positive credit history, and take advantage of rewards and other benefits along the way. With so many different types of credit cards and card features available, it may make sense to carry more than one to maximize their 30 Cheap Beach Vacations for Travelers on a Budget 01/23/2019 07:00pm • Plan an affordable getaway to one of these stunning stretches of sand.Roughly half of the world's best places to visit are beach destinations -- and for good reason. Nearly twice as many people prefer relaxing vacations to active ones, according to travelers in 17 countries surveyed by GfK, a market Fairfax Co. considers shutdown help, may need to find millions 01/23/2019 04:25am • WASHINGTON — With thousands of residents working without pay or furloughed for more than a month, Fairfax County, Virginia, is considering additional steps to help those struggling to make ends meet. The concerns would rise to an even higher level if the shutdown continues into March, county su Renters keep snapping up new DC-area apartment developments 01/21/2019 08:35am • WASHINGTON — Developers keep building new apartment buildings, and renters keep filling them, with no sign of a slowdown in demand. D.C.-based commercial real estate research firm Delta Associates says the Washington-area market's net absorption of apartments, a measure of apartment rental acti Rounded up: DC police arrest Va. man accused of dumping 1,000 tires 01/17/2019 01:33am • WASHINGTON — An Alexandria, Virginia, man has been arrested on charges of illegal dumping of some 1,000 tires in D.C. MPD would like to announce an arrest has been made of 56 year old Deron McDonald, for his role in an Illegal Dumping offense that occurred in the 4000 blk of E Street, SE. Than How Do Corporate Credit Cards Work? 01/16/2019 07:00pm • Companies use corporate credit cards so that employees can charge authorized business expenses such as hotel stays and flights without relying on their own credit cards or cash. A corporate card usually carries a company's name as well as the name of the employee designated as the cardholder. 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