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Prince George's Co. tenants speak out about rent hikes 10/24/2022 11:11pm • Tenants renting homes in Laurel, Maryland, turned out on Monday night to tell the City Council about the challenges they face from rent hikes. One by one, the renters spoke out, some speaking through Spanish language interpreters, telling of rent hikes as high as 25%. More Local News How to Convert a House to a Vacation Rental 10/24/2022 08:00pm • Vacation rentals have surged in popularity in recent years. In fact, 2021 was the best year in Airbnb's history. Bookings were up almost 50% compared with 2019, and new hosts alone earned nearly $2 billion across the past year. If you're a homeowner, you might be considering a foray into the busines New U.S. Bank Card Earns Up to 6% Cash Back 10/23/2022 08:00pm • Starting today, consumers can apply for a new cash back credit card from U.S. Bank. 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Most of the skiing here is concentrated in the west of the state near the Idaho borde Top DC-area landlord changes name to Elme Communities 10/18/2022 10:04am • D.C.-based Washington REIT, the nation's first real estate investment trust company, has changed its name to Elme Communities, to reflect its focus on owning apartment communities. The company says Elme is a blending of the words "elevate" and "home," reflecting its new mission to elevate the Millennial Money: When pinching pennies isn’t enough 10/18/2022 07:00am • Scaling back streaming subscriptions is solid savings advice for some. But what if the choice you’re faced with is not whether to pay for Netflix or Hulu, but whether to pay for food or electricity? Millions of Americans face food, housing and general financial insecurity every year, according 18 Top Things to Do in Alaska 10/17/2022 08:00pm • The vast wilderness, spectacular landscapes and spirit of adventure make Alaska a once-in-a-lifetime destination for many travelers. As the largest state in the U.S., spanning more than half a million square miles and home to around half of the entire country's coastline, Alaska has a lot of territo 15 Best Websites to Make Money Online 10/16/2022 08:00pm • You don't always have to spend money to make money. If you want to launch a side gig to generate regular part-time income, or if you're looking for some quick extra cash, there are websites that can help you do it. Of course, it depends on your definition of "quick cash." Sometimes earning fast cash Best Apps for Finding Cheap Flights 10/12/2022 08:00pm • The last few years have been rough for travelers. First, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world for most travel. 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In Prince George's County, Maryland, a spike in homelessness — among the highest in the nation — is straining both families and the county's service pro Can Your Landlord Ban Guns? 10/04/2022 08:00pm • On June 25, 2022, President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan gun reform bill into law whose aim is to reduce the threat of gun violence across the country. Of course, gun control has long been a matter of debate, with those on one side calling for stricter laws and those on the other doubling down on A Politics is local—and advocacy too 10/03/2022 11:52am • This content is provided by Capitol Canary. When many people think of advocacy, they think about reaching out to Congress, the White House, or some state or federal government agency. But the truth is that City Hall is increasingly the target. 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