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Loudoun Co. shopping center vandalized with racist graffiti, swastikas 12/05/2022 04:51am • Law enforcement and community leaders say they're responding to racist, antisemitic and homophobic graffiti discovered at a shopping center in Loudoun County, Virginia, on Friday morning. The hate speech targeting minority communities was found around 8:30 a.m. Friday morning at the South Riding Who are the eager beaver holiday shoppers unhindered by inflation? Gen Z 12/04/2022 10:16am • There's at least one group of shoppers excitedly hitting malls this holiday season — and they don't seem to be too bothered about pesky inflation eating into their discretionary dollars. They're Gen Z. And the way they shop matters. This cohort of consumers born between 1997 and 2012 is amon Tips for making the holidays less stressful 12/04/2022 10:00am • Parties and presents, treasured foods and fun. The holidays are full of these promises to bring sparkle and delight to a cold, gray winter. Yet the merry mood might be dampened by the agita of all the festivities -- whether you're worrying about how to pay for the seasonal magic, find time to shop f PHOTOS: 4 million lights shine at Nats Park holiday light maze and village 12/02/2022 10:46pm • The D.C. area is filled with a plethora of different holiday activities and tree lightings, but Enchant at Nationals Park might just be the brightest of them all. Billed as the world’s largest Christmas light maze and village, the immersive experience features more than four million sparkling lig Touring through a winter wonderland: Where to see holiday lights in the DC area 12/02/2022 08:00pm • Light festivals and displays are an opportunity for families throughout the DMV to enjoy some holiday spirit together. Here is a list of where you can see holiday lights in the D.C. area: More Local News More Holiday News More Lifestyle News Maryland Winter Light Festiv How to help your kids understand inflation and holiday spending 12/02/2022 05:12pm • It may be time to talk with your kids about how tight your budget is for Christmas. Gregg Murset, who runs a business called BusyKid and is a certified financial planner, said "go ahead don’t be shy ... I think they love it, and I think they get it quickly." On a recent episode of WTOP's DMV Extra DC police will be out in the city’s shopping districts this Christmas season 12/02/2022 04:09pm • The holiday shopping season leads to more purchases, and more potential Grinches trying to steal your purchases — and that has D.C. police planning to hit the streets in a very visible way. “You can really feel the holiday spirit throughout D.C.,” said Police Chief Robert Contee, standing o 'Get Out,' 'Parasite,' 'Moonlight' crack 'Sight & Sound' poll of Greatest Films of All Time 12/02/2022 05:02am • Once a decade, Sight & Sound Magazine reveals its global critics poll of The Greatest Films of All Time. In 1952, the inaugural list was topped by Vittorio De Sica's "Bicycle Thieves" (1948), while Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane" (1941) reigned in 1962, 1972, 1982, 1992 and 2002 before Alfred H These are the steepest price increases for the holidays 12/01/2022 11:59am • Products might be more expensive this holiday season due to rising inflation, but some holiday essentials have gone up in price more than others over the past year. According to a new Bankrate.com study, people are bound to pay more whether they are staying home or traveling. Airfares have gon National Cherry Blossom Festival unveils 2023 grand marshals, official artwork 11/30/2022 05:00am • While unveiling plans for the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival at The University Club of Washington D.C. on Tuesday night, festival organizers revealed a surprise for its grand marshals while adding realism from its official artwork. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from the Walt Disney World R Check out those charities before opening your wallet on #GivingTuesday 11/29/2022 08:47am • The Thanksgiving leftovers have been plundered and hours have been spent shopping in stores or online during Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday is here and it’s great time think about where you may spend your charitable dollars. CBS business analyst Jill Schlesinger urges anyone dishing out a few bucks Ways for you to help on #GivingTuesday 11/29/2022 07:17am • D.C.-area residents looking to support others after indulging on Thanksgiving dining and Black Friday shopping can participate in #GivingTuesday. Giving Tuesday encourages radical generosity — everything from making someone smile, to volunteering time to donating to organizations that support t Where to get the biggest bang for your grocery buck in the DC area 11/28/2022 04:45pm • If you're picky about your produce but still cautious about the bottom line it might take visits to multiple D.C.-area food stores to frugally stock the pantry. "Overall, it's really difficult here in the Washington area to get both high quality and low prices," said Kevin Brasler, the executive After 2-year break, a holiday shopping tradition returns to DC's Shaw 11/26/2022 04:52pm • A holiday shopping tradition has returned to the Shaw neighborhood after a two-year break during COVID: On Saturday, a steady stream of loyal customers browsed two floors of unique artworks and designs from Black businesses in 15 different states. "For 30 years we've been here at Shiloh Baptist C Small Business Saturday 2022: Your guide for 'shopping small' around DC 11/26/2022 04:01am • Major retailers get much of the attention on Black Friday, but the holiday shopping season’s second day is all about smaller businesses. Nov. 26 is Small Business Saturday. More Business & Finance News More Local News American Express launched the event during the 201