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Bethesda's Wildwood expansion welcomes trio of eateries 01/17/2019 10:48am • WASHINGTON — Balducci-anchored Wildwood Shopping Center in Bethesda, Maryland is getting more to eat, with the additions of Joe & The Juice, Bethesda Bagels and Flowerchild. Wildwood Shopping Center, at 10241 Old Georgetown Road, says Joe & The Juice, a Danish chain serving fresh juice Fur-loughed: Georgetown gets kitten lounge pop-up 01/17/2019 10:19am • WASHINGTON — What could be more Georgetown-hipster than booking reservations to hang out with soft, adorable, homeless kitties in a cat cafe? How about a pop-up kitten lounge. What's being called the first-in-America kitten-only place to rest, relax and interact with kittens between the ages After the 'yes': Advice for the newly engaged 01/17/2019 05:06am • WASHINGTON — "To everything there is a season," the Bible tells us, and that includes engagements. While some of you have been stressing about baking pies, shopping for gifts and then exercising off all that pie, others have been dropping to a knee, Putting a Ring on It and making big plans. Rounded up: DC police arrest Va. man accused of dumping 1,000 tires 01/17/2019 01:33am • WASHINGTON — An Alexandria, Virginia, man has been arrested on charges of illegal dumping of some 1,000 tires in D.C. MPD would like to announce an arrest has been made of 56 year old Deron McDonald, for his role in an Illegal Dumping offense that occurred in the 4000 blk of E Street, SE. Than My Take: A barbershop is doing the kids a solid 01/16/2019 09:47pm • One barber shop in Pennsylvania is all about the kids.   8 Stable Consumer Income Stocks to Buy Now 01/16/2019 07:00pm • Consumers drive the economy.As many economists like to point out, two-thirds of American gross domestic product comes from economic activity related to consumers. From everyday spending on groceries to discretionary expenses like a new TV, the success of the U.S. economy -- and in many ways, the sto Can Practicing 'Minimalism' Improve Your Financial Health? 01/16/2019 07:00pm • When it comes to her lifestyle, Chelsea Ricketson finds that practicing minimalism doesn't just help her mentally or spiritually -- it helps her financially. "When you become an entrepreneur, you get quickly creative about: What do I need to spend money on and what don't I?" says Ricketson, 30, who Northridge earthquake shattered Los Angeles 25 years ago 01/16/2019 01:45am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Twenty-five years ago this week, a violent, pre-dawn earthquake shook Los Angeles from its sleep, and sunrise revealed widespread devastation, with dozens killed and $25 billion in damage. A look back at the damage, deaths and developments in seismic safety since the disaster Why Foot Care Is Critical for Seniors 01/15/2019 07:00pm • The foot is a complicated body part -- home to 26 bones, says Dr. Neal Houslanger, a podiatrist in private practice at Houslanger & Kassnove Podiatrists in Patchogue, New York. This complexity and the heavy-duty wear-and-tear they endure over the years places a lot of stress and strain on our f Should College Students Have Credit Cards? 01/15/2019 07:00pm • Parents might be apprehensive about giving their college student access to a credit card, but if they don't, it could cause problems down the line. Those who delay building a strong credit history may have trouble qualifying for credit cards and loans or even renting an apartment later on. With pla 10 of the Biggest and Best ETFs to Buy Now 01/15/2019 07:00pm • These ETFs are widely held.Investments come in all sizes, but the biggest and most widely held assets on Wall Street are popular for a reason, offering strategies and exposures that are in high demand among a large group of investors. While every portfolio is unique, often that is a function of asse Robot roll call: Giant stores getting mechanized helper 'Marty' 01/15/2019 08:58am • WASHINGTON — Next time you run to Giant to pick up a gallon of milk or a carton of eggs, you could cross paths with a roving robot named Marty. Nearly 500 of the googly-eyed helpers are being deployed as part of a tech push by Giant Food parent company Ahold Delhaize USA, which also owns Stop & The most environmentally friendly (and healthy) meats 01/15/2019 12:02am • A meat-lover's dilemma When Oscar Toro eats his daily hard-boiled eggs (at lunch) and chicken breast (at dinner), he knows exactly where both came from -- and it's not a grocery store. They came from a farm in Pennsylvania, where the chickens roam freely and eat whatever grass, bugs and seeds th Make Your Diet Last in 2019 01/14/2019 07:00pm • What was your New Year's resolution? Did you try a diet that requires a ton of effort? If so: Stop complicating things! Simplicity is what you should strive for in order for your healthy efforts to become everlasting. Each New Year offers an opportunity to hit the refresh button. Instead of fad die Use Restaurant Supply Stores to Save Money in Your Home Kitchen 01/14/2019 07:00pm • One of the strongest frugal strategies out there is to cook most of your meals at home, but getting started down that path can be an expensive proposition. You need bowls, pots, pans, containers and other tools. Even worse, the selection at most big-box stores is limited, and the prices are high at