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Ho, ho, ho! Gift ideas for stargazers in 2023 12/08/2023 03:30pm • OK, so you have someone on your holiday gift list that loves the stars. What to do, what to do… Don’t despair, here’s my annual WTOP "Gift Ideas For Stargazers." Internet shopping and quick shipping can get that star-minded someone their gift fairly quickly with very little hassle -- even i FTC warns social media giveaways may be fake 12/07/2023 09:30pm • It's the holiday season and if you're shopping on social media, be careful with giveaways claiming you'll win a prize. The Federal Trade Commission says it's likely a scam and many people are becoming victims. One in four people who reported losing money to fraud since 2021 said it started when a 'Country Boy' store in Montgomery Co. hangs up its boots after 68 years 12/07/2023 05:55am • A Montgomery County, Maryland, institution that has been the quick-stop shop for local produce, beer and even landscaping supplies will soon shut its doors. The shuttering of the Country Boy Market will bring an end to a 68-year run for the family-owned business. "It was very difficult to decide Things to do in the DC area: 15 holiday-themed bars and restaurants … and more! 12/07/2023 05:46am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. For those in search of festive D.C.-area spaces to enjoy holiday drinks in DC area experiencing increase in retail theft. For small stores, it’s not just business — it’s personal 12/07/2023 04:31am • Joanne Wunderly got a dreaded call one morning two years ago that there had been a break-in at her Manassas, Virginia, store and the burglar made off with the cash register. Not only was the register gone, so was the cash box, the week's deposit, and some jewelry that she sells in her store The T How to get a really low mortgage rate? Assume the seller’s mortgage, and have a pile of cash 12/04/2023 12:25pm • There is a way to get a much lower mortgage rate from the past, but it’s complicated, not common and requires what could easily be a six-figure equivalent of a down payment. Assumable mortgages are those that lenders will allow sellers to sign over to buyers, with the existing interest rate and Baking Connections: How social media fueled a cult-following for Asian-inspired pastries in the DC area 12/02/2023 10:30am • This is part three of “Baking Connections,” a series on three local bakers and the incredibly popular baked goods with Asian flavors they are bringing to the D.C. region. Changing tastes and a craving for baked delicacies infused with Asian flavors have fueled the surprising success of th National Arboretum's Winter Festival offers unique holiday market with scenic backdrop 12/01/2023 09:50pm • It's holiday shopping season, and if you're looking to pick up some unique gifts, a holiday market at one of the most iconic spots in the nation's capital might just have what you're looking for. Saturday's Winter Festival at the National Arboretum will feature dozens of local vendors selling ite Online shopping scams to avoid this holiday season 12/01/2023 06:56pm • Nearly 85% of consumers are worried about running into artificial intelligence-based fraud this holiday shopping season, according to the Prove Identity 2023 Online Shopping & AI-Based Fraud Report. And that's with good reason. AI-technology means the days of phishing emails filled with broke Discover amazing gifts and support small businesses in Downtown Frederick 12/01/2023 03:31pm • This content is provided by Visit Frederick. A journey to Downtown Frederick, Maryland is an excellent way to complete your holiday shopping this season. With a 50-block historic district hosting more than 200 unique shops and small businesses, you’ll find something for everyone on your list th Baking Connections: Unconventional paths to local fame for DC-area Asian-inspired pastry shops 12/01/2023 05:56am • This is part two of “Baking Connections,” a series on three local bakers and the incredibly popular baked goods with Asian flavors they are bringing to the D.C. region.  Three local bakers have been feeding the D.C. area's appetite for pastries with an Asian flair, mirroring a nationwide hun Throwback Thursday: You can say 'I Ran' to see A Flock of Seagulls play The Fillmore in Silver Spring 11/30/2023 03:22pm • It's time for a Throwback Thursday with an '80s new-wave band bringing live nostalgia to our area this weekend. A Flock of Seagulls performs live at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland on Saturday night at 8 p.m. "It's still as much fun now as it ever was, so we don't intend to stop anytim Baking Connections: How DC is fueling the craze for pastries with an Asian twist 11/30/2023 07:28am • This is part one of “Baking Connections,” a series on three local bakers and the popular baked goods with Asian flavors they are bringing to the D.C. region. D.C.-area bakers are expanding the palates of pastry lovers by introducing them to baked goods infused with Asian flavors — from pand Things to do in the DC area: Holiday markets, drag Santa afternoon tea … and more! 11/30/2023 06:27am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. The 11th annual Christmas Markt will host approximately 50 vendors. (Phot Style, sustainability and swag: Art exhibit at Tysons Corner mall showcases iconic Air Jordans like you've never seen them 11/30/2023 06:00am • It’s a tale of redemption: turning trash into a fashion statement through conservation — and art. You might know about the iconic Air Jordan sneakers, but you’ve never quite seen them like this. In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax embraces his inner sneakerh