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Small steps you can take to weather inflation 11/12/2021 12:30pm • If you've filled up a gas tank, or been shopping lately, you know prices are up. And it looks like inflation will be around a while. On Wednesday, the government said the best-known indicator of inflation, the Consumer Price Index, had soared 6.2% from a year ago — the biggest 12-month jump sin 50 ways to improve your finances in 2022 11/12/2021 10:30am • Money resolutions for 2022 Entering 2022, consumers are facing sustained high rates of inflation, possible changes to the tax code and a struggling supply chain. Amid these challenges, and taking into account the last two years of crisis, it may be more important than ever that individuals and fa Freezing Thanksgiving pies and boiling beans: How Americans are coping with rising prices 11/11/2021 06:00am • Though Thanksgiving is still two weeks away, Travis Moffatt and his fiancée, Britnie Walston, have already purchased three apple pies for their family dinner and socked them away in the freezer. The Baltimore couple wanted to make sure they could secure the dessert before grocery prices rise any Veterans Day 2021: Deals, discounts and freebies 11/11/2021 04:30am • To honor the men and women who’ve served in the U.S. military, businesses and organizations are offering a variety of specials, discounts and freebies on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Many promotions apply to both veteran and active-duty service members, who in most cases will need to provide proof Sylvester Stallone releases 'Rocky IV' director's cut in theaters for one day only 11/10/2021 12:37pm • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qjV0bB2V0Q Listen to Dolph Lundgren discuss Ivan Drago on our "Beyond the Fame" podcast. The original "Rocky" (1976) remains that rare breed of Italian Stallion that was both groundbreaking enough to win Best Picture and such a crowd pleaser that it became Shopping trends to watch this holiday season 11/10/2021 12:00am • The holiday shopping season is upon us. And if you're going to shop instead of opt for digital, virtual or experiential gifts this year, it will pay to shop strategically. You may be well aware of the supply chain issues affecting many merchants and the wisdom of shopping for some items sooner ra Gas prices expected to remain high through the winter 11/09/2021 04:04pm • Ahead of Thanksgiving, drivers nationwide continue to see gas prices creeping upward. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for Gas Buddy, told WTOP that global demand-and-supply issues may be driving up those gas prices. AAA: Drivers "more motivated" to drive this Thanksgiving, Army vet indicted for feigning paraplegia, taking $1 million in benefits 11/09/2021 12:40pm • A Baltimore County man, who was severely injured while serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq, has been indicted for illegally getting more than $1 million in Social Security and Veterans Disability benefits, by pretending to be a paraplegic for over a decade. William Rich, 41, has been indicted in fed Free holiday parking for Annapolis visitors 11/09/2021 11:13am • Annapolis, Maryland, and Monopoly boards have one more thing in common this holiday season: free parking. The city announced its plan to bring back three free hours of parking at meters in downtown Annapolis between Thanksgiving, through Christmas, and into the new year. People using the ParkMobi 'Unacceptable' behavior: Montgomery Co. HS students in Bethesda fight 11/09/2021 09:24am • The principals of two Montgomery County, Maryland, schools are speaking out after an altercation Friday between students at their schools. Walter Johnson High School Principal Jennifer Baker and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Principal Shelton Mooney penned a joint letter this week slamming the 10 ways to save more for retirement 11/09/2021 08:50am • The new year is an excellent time to start saving a little bit more for retirement. Preparing for retirement doesn't have to be a chore. A few small changes can result in a much bigger retirement account balance, given enough time to compound. Here are some ways to save more for retirement withou DC skateboarder finds a souvenir from his icon, Tony Hawk 11/08/2021 07:02pm • D.C. native Sinquan Bangbeor poses with famed skateboarder Tony Hawk at the Shaw Skate Park in Northwest. (Courtesy Sinquan Bangbeor) Celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk tried out the newly-renovated Shaw Skate Park in Northwest D.C. on Sunday — and left behind a souvenir for one lucky local fan. Three people hospitalized after shooting, stabbing in Herndon, Va. 11/06/2021 05:17am • Three people were hospitalized Saturday morning after a shooting and stabbing in Herndon, Virginia, Fairfax County Police say. Police say the incident happened on Centreville Road, near the Village Center shopping mall. Officers continue to investigate this shooting & stabbing. Follow our Montgomery County turns to 'Abuelina' to help with young kids' vaccination efforts  11/05/2021 10:20pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, health department officials say the first offerings of appointments for kids 5 to 11 years old to receive their COVID-19 shots over the weekend were snapped up within 45 minutes after slots were made available. Mary Anderson, spokesperson for the county's Department o 'Simpsons' pop-up, a Moe's replica, coming to the only mall in Greater Washington that makes sense 11/05/2021 09:55pm • A replica of Moe's, the community's go-to bar and restaurant from "The Simpsons," is coming to a Greater Washington mall. You can probably guess where: Springfield Town Center. JMC Pop Ups LLC is bringing its "Moe's Pop Up Experience" to the Northern Virginia shopping center, in a space on the