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Car comparison: Which flashy SUV is best for you? 12/14/2018 05:06am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'ec9af545-acdb-4df5-a2fa-cad723283875' }).render("67661536bd83c2bc");}); Editor’s note: This is the fifth in a Winter getaway? Consider an escape to snowy Montreal 12/14/2018 12:30am • WASHINGTON — Winter’s gray skies and arctic winds send many vacationers running toward the equator this time of year, where swimsuits replace snow boots and chapped skin can soak in sun rays. But not every winter escape needs to involve a sandy beach and a tan. If you’re looking for a cozy, Getting your carpets cleaned? Make sure you know what 'room' really means 12/13/2018 06:13pm • WASHINGTON — Whether you're preparing for holiday guests or trying to recover from spills left behind after the party — a local consumers' group has tips for hiring carpet cleaners. "For sure, when you're getting prices from different companies make sure what they mean by a room," said Kevin Barbie Dreamhouse, Legos or Fortnite? Here's the most popular toys bought online in each state — and DC 12/13/2018 04:40pm • WASHINGTON — As the holidays near, more and more people are likely to skip the thicket of in-person shopping and go online. And each state, as well as D.C., has its own favorites. The website Reviews.org compiled a list of the most popular toys bought online in each state, and the District, Mar A puppy for Christmas? Reasons you may want to rethink giving a pet 12/13/2018 02:03pm • WASHINGTON — It may be tempting to put a puppy under the tree as a surprise for someone this holiday season. But becoming a pet owner is a decision that includes a lifelong commitment that shouldn't necessarily be a surprise, says veterinarian Dr. Katy Nelson. Adopting a pet for a holiday gift Best ways to deal with mall traffic this holiday season 12/13/2018 04:04am • WASHINGTON — As the holiday shopping season reaches its apex, nobody’s looking forward to the crush of traffic in the roads leading to the area’s major malls, or even in their parking lots. But there are a few ways to minimize the hassle. Jack Taylor, in WTOP’s Traffic Center, said that t Science gifts for the stargazers in your life 12/13/2018 12:10am • WASHINGTON — OK, Santa. You have a lover of skywatching and space on your list. What’cha gonna to do? Here’s just the thing to help you out: time-proven presents for that admirer of all things out of this world. I hope this has helped you on your out of this world holiday shopping. D With new plan on pause, Ellicott City business owners feel stuck 12/12/2018 07:15pm • .flex-video { padding-bottom: 80%; ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland — After a 2016 flood destroyed Great Panes Art Glass Studio on this city’s Main Street, the owners resolved to rebuild. Sherry Fackler-Berkowitz, 65, has run the business in the historic mill town with her husband Len Berkowitz How to Find Cheap Flights 12/12/2018 07:00pm • Finding cheap flights always requires a little bit of luck, but it's also somewhat of an art form. Sure, you can stumble upon cheap airfare by accident when you're booking a trip, but you'll have a much better chance at lower prices if you know where to look. The following tips can help you save bi 7 Worthy Dividend Stocks Investors May Overlook 12/12/2018 07:00pm • Income investors seek reliable, not flashy.Many investors in the market for dividend stocks first peruse a fairly short list of popular companies, thinking that these big-name corporations are inherently more stable than their peers. However, being an old favorite is no guarantee of future success, Closure of Toys R Us poses challenges for Toys for Tots 12/12/2018 05:19pm • WASHINGTON — The closure of Toys R Us is creating problems this year for charity Toys for Tots, which has relied on the chain for donations of money and toys. Toys for Tots has struggled to fill the nearly $8 million hole left by the company that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Se Shenandoah Valley winery, vineyard for sale for $2M 12/12/2018 10:36am • WASHINGTON — North Mountain Winery and Vineyard, a turnkey boutique vineyard and winery on 47 acres with 17 acres of producing vines and 10 varietals, is on the market for $2 million. It is located directly off Interstate 81 in Maurertown, Virginia, north of Woodstock. It is listed by Keller W Today in History: Dec. 12 12/12/2018 12:00am • Today in History Today is Wednesday, Dec. 12, the 346th day of 2018. There are 19 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On Dec. 12, 2000, George W. Bush became president-elect as a divided U.S. Supreme Court reversed a state court decision for recounts in Florida's contested How to find discounts and deals when shopping online 12/11/2018 11:39pm • WASHINGTON — The search for online bargains gets easier with the right tools and strategies such as a few recommended by a local consumer's group that wants to save you money. Comparison shopping for the best prices, Washington Consumers' Checkbook details some apps that will do the work for yo Gift Ideas for Blind Parents 12/11/2018 07:00pm • Buying a fun, practical and useful gift for the blind parent on your Christmas list can be a little tricky if you aren't personally familiar with non-visual accessibility. You may want to get your Secret Santa at work a book to enjoy with his children, but your local bookstore doesn't have anything