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Added sugars hiding in your diet 08/01/2022 08:00am • While you may be skipping cookies, cake and ice cream in an effort to consume less added sugar, chances are you're still eating more sugar than you realize. That's because added sugar hides in many commonly consumed foods -- even ones that aren't super sweet. Eating too much added sugar may contr Alexandria church gives computer tablets to help students prepare for school 07/30/2022 04:24pm • On Saturday, a church in Alexandria, Virginia, gave away thousands of computer tablets to help young students in need prepare for the upcoming school year. It's the 20th anniversary of the “Brother’s Keeper Outreach Project” at the Alfred Street Baptist Church. This year, they commemorated Takoma Park police offering $10K reward in auto mechanic's death 07/29/2022 12:34pm • There's new information in the killing of a mobile mechanic in Takoma Park, Maryland, and a reward up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading police to the suspect. More Montgomery County News More Crime News More Maryland News A photo of the vehicle that polic 'The Office' comes to life in downtown DC 07/28/2022 08:30am • Have you ever dreamed about having Dwight Schrute as a co-worker or spending as much time at reception as Jim did at the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company? While those dreams may never really come true, you can get close with a new experience in downtown D.C. based on "The Office." "Would I rather be fe How to spot the signs of high blood pressure 07/26/2022 05:30am • High blood pressure, or hypertension, has been called a 'silent killer.' It's also known as an 'invisible' illness. 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Today, there is no limit to the things to sell on eB New video shows Fairfax Co. officers killing armed man at Springfield Town Center 07/22/2022 03:49pm • Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, have released body-worn and dashboard camera footage showing events that led to officers killing an armed man in the Springfield Town Center parking lot last month. The Fairfax County Police Department said 37-year-old Christian Parker, a Reston resident, was s Alexandria makes Travel + Leisure best cities to visit list for the first time 07/22/2022 10:27am • Alexandria, Virginia, is on Travel + Leisure's 2022 list of the 15 best cities to visit in the U.S. — it's the first time the city has made the list. Alexandria ranks No. 8. The rankings are based on reader ratings. More Local News More Travel News More Business News O Amazon continues filling retail space at Arlington's HQ2 07/20/2022 09:50pm • Amazon has pledged to fill its HQ2 retail space at the National Landing campuses it is developing with locally-owned businesses, and so far it is batting 100%. Four new local retailers have signed leases for space at Metropolitan Park, the first phase of new HQ2 construction in Pentagon City. What to know about extreme heat and Alzheimer's disease, other dementias 07/20/2022 09:14pm • Extremely hot conditions can increase stress, agitation and confusion in people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and the Alzheimer's Association has safety tips for caregivers. People living with Alzheimer's and dementia may not be able to understand what is happening to them, regula New Annapolis gelato shop employs people with down syndrome 07/19/2022 09:17am • La Marmotta Gelateria, a pop-up gelato shop that's open two days a week at Annapolis Town Center, provides employment for individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. The shop, in front of True Food Kitchen, teaches its employees how to make authentic gelato from tradition 'Canada's greatest songwriter' Gordon Lightfoot plays Weinberg, Capital One Hall 07/19/2022 12:38am • Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” Gordon Lightfoot has been called Canada's greatest songwriter with the songs to prove it. The folk-rock legend will perform at the Weinberg Center in Frederick, Maryland, on Wednesday, July 20, followed by Capital One Hall in 12 shopping tricks to keep you under budget 07/17/2022 04:30am • Use these tips to stay under budget. 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