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It's like Christmas … for yourself … in July: What to know about Amazon Prime Day now that it’s here 07/11/2023 12:10am • In recent years, Amazon’s Prime Day has been a huge hit among consumers. Now, it's a two-day event. As it kicks off this Tuesday and Wednesday, online shoppers have been scoping out the best deals on things they want, or finding deals on things they didn’t know they wanted until they saw it. Summer may be sizzling, but Maryland has already kicked off a back-to-school drive to help kids in need 07/10/2023 08:58pm • School supplies may not be top of mind for families right now, but Maryland state agencies and a local nonprofit have come up with a back-to-school shopping list they hope residents will consider. Starting this week, the Maryland Department of Transportation and the State Board of Education are w 'Don't put it off': Cost concerns aren't keeping Gen X, boomer travelers from the great getaway 07/10/2023 05:46am • This summer, WTOP is taking you on a tour and exploring how adults 50 and older are spending their travels. They may not be doing it for the 'Gram, the likes or their followers, but older adults are visiting top travel destinations, and they're not letting recent inflation get in the way of check Montgomery Co. says goodbye to free Saturday parking in Bethesda, Silver Spring 07/08/2023 08:13pm • Free Saturday parking in downtown Bethesda and Silver Spring has gone the way of Blockbuster stores and flip phones — Montgomery County has started to charge for parking in these areas in county-operated parking lots, meters and garages on previously gratis Saturdays. Beginning on Saturday, Jul Black-owned businesses swap successes, samples at Expo 07/07/2023 10:08pm • Inside Sandlot, an event space along Howard Road in Southeast D.C., cars pulled up and business owners poured out to set up tables with brightly colored banners, space for samples and business cards. They were setting up to take part in the Black Business Expo, an event organized by D.C. Mayor Mu Man arrested for string of Northern Virginia sexual assaults described as a 'true predator' 07/07/2023 12:25pm • A man the Fairfax County police chief called "public enemy No. 1" and a "true predator" is behind bars after being arrested for a string of sex assaults in Northern Virginia. Twenty-year-old Hien The Dinh, of Stafford County, has been charged with one count of sexual battery and one count of abdu 12 things you should never buy used 07/05/2023 10:26am • Buying stuff used can be a great way to save money. But it's not always worth it. If you opt for a lightly used car with just a few hundred miles on it, for example, you could save thousands -- and still enjoy the benefits of a "new" car. On the other hand, if you buy a used mattress that caus Philly gets a Virginia LOVE sign, a first for Virginia tourism 07/05/2023 10:20am • Kendra James, marketing manager at Fashion District Philadelphia, Barry Biggar, president and CEO of Visit Fairfax, Ryan Williams, property manager at Fashion District Philadelphia (Courtesy Visit Fairfax) The City of Brotherly Love now has a permanent reminder that Virginia is for Lovers, a Behind the scenes of the (legal) DC-area fireworks stand: A tradition old as freedom 07/03/2023 04:30pm • I decided to hit the streets of Virginia this year to see what new — and legal — items were for sale for this Fourth of July. After all, putting on your own fireworks show is an annual tradition for many in the area. " pyros around here," said Oscar Thrower, assistant manager at t 'This is my stop': MetroHero hands conductor's hat to new WMATA commuters, watchdogs 07/02/2023 09:17am • MetroHero — a D.C. transit project launched in 2015 with the goal of keeping track of Metro's trains, issues and commute changes in real time — has reached its final stop. A number of new trackers have already stepped up to take its place. Friday, Metro said the MetroMeter tool will step in t Legal recreational weed hits Md. dispensary shelves 07/01/2023 05:43pm • Recreational marijuana dispensaries throughout Maryland opened their doors to curious and excited customers for the first time Saturday, many of whom said it was about time they could buy legal cannabis. Milton Sorrel lined up about an hour before the RISE Dispensary in Silver Spring opened and tol Amazon Prime Day is almost here: How to shop smart and score the best deals 06/30/2023 01:03pm • Amazon Prime Day means big savings if you know how to spot the best discounts. Prime Day will take place from July 11 to July 12, and this year, members will be able to sign up for "invite only" alerts on some of the top items most likely to sell out. "It prevents that crazy rush and that Burlington looks to take over Columbia Heights Bed Bath & Beyond store 06/30/2023 09:55am • Bankrupt Bed Bath & Beyond has chosen bidders for leases at its 109 retail locations in the U.S., including its Northwest D.C. store in Columbia Heights, which went to Burlington Stores. Burlington will pay $12 million for 44 leases at former Bed Bath & Beyond locations. It includes a Commercial flights at Manassas airport? City leaders are optimistic 06/28/2023 08:36am • 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. Commercial passenger flights could soon be taking off from Manassas. The Manassas City Council is considering a proposal from airp Rosie's Gaming Emporium eyeing Manassas Park for casino-like operation 06/24/2023 07:32am • 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. Rosie's Gaming Emporium is looking to make a push into Manassas Park. Churchill Downs Inc., the operator of Rosie's, announced Fri