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6 Amazon Prime Alternatives 11/05/2018 07:00pm • Even if you're not an Amazon Prime subscriber, chances are you've contemplated becoming a member to take advantage of enticing benefits, including special discounts, free two-day shipping and video-streaming services -- all for $119 per year. Amazon Prime aims to attract the company's most loyal cus Why Hipsters Can Be Seen as Modern-Day Colonizers 11/05/2018 07:00pm • By Melissa Tandiwe Myambo From Maboneng in Johannesburg to Bandra in Mumbai, Neukölln in Berlin to Gulou in Beijing, and Crown Heights in Brooklyn to Hackney in London, hipsters are everywhere. Their distinctive look -- (beards for the men and ironic retro cardigans for the women) and very particul Was there a 3rd tornado in Md. during Friday’s severe storms? 11/05/2018 06:43pm • NEWBURG, Md. — Sporadic wind damage occurred late Friday in the Allens Fresh area of Charles County as strong storms blew through. And the National Weather Service is looking into the possibility that the storms could have produced a weak tornado between the Potomac River and Charlotte Hall. Hi Police: Person in custody after Falls Church Starbucks bomb threat 11/03/2018 09:00pm • WASHINGTON — Police say a person is in custody following a bomb threat at a Falls Church, Virginia, Starbucks. Police were notified of the incident at around 3:45 p.m. The chain coffee shop located at 8104 Arlington Blvd. just off an exit of the Capital Beltway was evacuated, Fairfax County po Florida yoga studio shooter was former teacher in Anne Arundel Co. 11/03/2018 04:46pm • WASHINGTON — The gunman who killed two women and injured five others at a yoga studio Friday before killing himself was formerly a teacher in Anne Arundel County, a school official has confirmed with WTOP. Scott Paul Beierle, 40, taught English and social studies at Meade High School from 2005 NYC police: No evidence of crime in death of Fairfax Co. sisters 11/02/2018 02:21pm • WASHINGTON – The New York City police said Friday there is no credible evidence that the two Fairfax County sisters whose bodies were found near the Hudson River last week were victims of a crime. Dermont Shea, the chief of detectives for the NYPD, in a news conference Friday gave more details How to rescue a fig tree, prep for spring 11/02/2018 05:01am • Saving a fig tree planted in a pot Kitty in Gaithersburg writes: "Please help me save my baby fig tree. It is in a 10-inch pot for now, waiting for an old catalpa tree to be removed, after which it will be properly planted. I had a similar fig in a 20-inch pot that froze to death last winter. Sho How to Invest in Opportunity (Zones) 11/01/2018 08:00pm • Opportunity is knocking for real estate investors, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. A provision of the act allows investors to enjoy preferential tax treatment when investing in economically-distressed communities. "The basic idea is that the governors of each state designated specific What to Watch for During Medicare Open Enrollment for 2019 11/01/2018 08:00pm • It's open enrollment season -- the period when Medicare beneficiaries across the country can change their health insurance plan through Dec. 7. While making smart choices and comparison-shopping is key to maximize benefits and savings, the process of reviewing new coverage options and existing polic Robert Redford's Sundance opens Mosaic District store 11/01/2018 08:29am • WASHINGTON — Sundance, the small retail chain specializing in apparel, jewelry, art and home decor founded by actor-director Robert Redford, has opened a store in the Mosaic District in Fairfax, Virginia. The store is at 2910 District Ave., in the same building that houses an Anthropologie stor Brewing coffee and ideas: New shop serves as hub for local entrepreneurs 11/01/2018 12:22am • WASHINGTON — There’s a new coffee shop in town that’s feeding Washingtonians’ caffeine habits — and their entrepreneurial endeavors. The Village Cafe opened in Northeast D.C.’s Union Market district last week, with the mission to help other homegrown businesses get off the ground. 4 Ways to Get a Better Rate at Your Bank 10/31/2018 08:00pm • After eight rate hikes by the Federal Reserve over the last two years, deposit rates are on the rise. However, you may not be seeing higher interest rates from your bank. What gives? Although big banks have been fast to raise credit card and loan rates, they have been in no rush in raising deposit 10 Black Friday Shopping Secrets From Pros 10/31/2018 08:00pm • In a few weeks, millions of Americans will gather around their dining table to enjoy a turkey feast and get a head start on searching for holiday bargains. And though some people scoff at the idea of shopping on Thanksgiving, it's clear the annual bargain bonanza remains popular with shoppers acro How to Get a Home Construction Loan 10/31/2018 08:00pm • You've picked out a plot of land, settled on a builder and chosen the design for your new home. But how do you pay for it? You probably can't get a standard mortgage, because the collateral -- the home -- doesn't exist yet. This is where a home construction loan comes in. A home construction loan c Giant replaces older stores in Herndon and Alexandria 10/31/2018 08:36am • WASHINGTON — Giant Food will open two new Virginia stores in Herndon and Alexandria, replacing older, nearby Giant stores. Both new locations will open in November. The new Herndon Giant will open Nov. 9 at the Village Center at Dulles at 2425 Centerville Road. The new Alexandria Giant will