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Last-minute Christmas gifts 12/14/2022 09:00am • Prices may be up this year, but some things never change -- like running around every year, trying to nail down items on Christmas gift lists before Dec. 25 hits. With inflation up year over year, you may be looking for gifts that aren't on the pricey side. However, before you use this list to se Strategies for avoiding holiday weight gain 12/14/2022 09:00am • Holiday weight gain is real but may not be as bad as you think. It's the most wonderful -- and unhealthiest -- time of the year. But the effects of holiday indulgences tend to be a little overblown. A 2017 study in the New England Journal of Medicine determined that the average American gains Best Mediterranean Meal Delivery Services 12/13/2022 07:00pm • Mediterranean Diet Meal Services:-- Sunbasket -- View Latest Deals-- HelloFresh -- View Latest Deals -- Green Chef -- View Latest Deals -- BistroMD -- View Latest DealsWhen you hear the word "diet," do you immediately flash to an image of a scale? Changing the way you eat to lose weight is one wa Warning signs to look for when visiting elderly loved ones over the holidays 12/13/2022 03:26pm • Visiting with elderly loved ones over the holidays is a good time to look for warning signs about whether they're still fine living on their own. "A lot can change with an 80-year-old parent in six months, even a couple of months if you haven't seen them," said Andrew Carle, a faculty member How to limit debt, overspending this holiday season 12/13/2022 11:22am • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. The holidays can bring about many joyous feelings: time with family, traditions, and giving and receiving gifts. But that spirit of giving can often translate to an unpleasant outcome: holiday debt. Holiday debt is ve Battle over development pits progressives against the old guard in Prince George’s Co. 12/12/2022 09:07pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Prince George’s County Council’s new progressive majority flexed its muscle in public on Monday, using its first formal voting sessi What to Consider Before Buying a Vacation Home 12/11/2022 07:00pm • Buying a vacation home seems like a dream investment, but it's a big decision that requires a lot to think about first. "A second home has countless life-enriching benefits, as it specifically gives you that place to spend time with friends and family and create memories which I find to be super imp The unsavory stigma surrounding MSG 12/11/2022 09:50am • Americans LOVE Chinese food; at one point on election night in 2020, Google searches to find some outnumbered searches for who had won the Presidency. But you'll still see signs around reading "No MSG," in restaurant windows, menus and on food packages. Have you ever wondered why? Back in 196 Montgomery Co. officers spread holiday joy, taking dozens of kids gift shopping 12/11/2022 05:24am • Like many of us do during the holiday season, police officers in Montgomery County, Maryland, enjoyed a little retail therapy Saturday morning – but they weren't shopping for themselves. Instead, they were shopping with kids from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, hoping to make their holi Holiday decoration competition winners light up Vienna's streets 12/10/2022 09:17pm • The Town of Vienna, Virginia, announced the winners in its holiday decoration contest for the residential and business categories Friday, awarding several spectacular displays. More Virginia News More Holiday News By popular vote, the community determined the residential winne 'The most interesting store in the world' opens in Georgetown 12/09/2022 01:58pm • Lifestyle store Showfields, whose eclectic, curated inventories frequently change, has opened a store in Georgetown. The three-story store is at 3077 M St. NW, the former Brooks Brothers store that owner EastBanc most recently repurposed as Concept 31/M, a temporary space for small D.C.-area merc Holiday tipping guide: Who to tip and how much 12/09/2022 10:00am • The holidays are traditionally a time to tip those who have made your life easier, more convenient or more enjoyable throughout the year. Christmas tips also provide a financial boost to workers who may be struggling to make ends meet during the holiday season. "Tips go a long way to supplementin 17 Top Wisconsin Dells Resorts for Families and Adults 12/08/2022 07:00pm • An iconic Wisconsin vacation destination -- especially for families -- in the state's heartland, Wisconsin Dells touts two dozen water parks, earning it a reputation as the "Waterpark Capital of the World." And while the water parks are undoubtedly the most popular draw to this area, there are plent The 17 Best Bachelorette Party Destinations for 2023 12/08/2022 07:00pm • You're about the walk down the aisle -- but first you need a fun weekend away to celebrate being a bachelorette with your best friends. Whether you're in the mood for a seaside excursion, city escape, desert getaway, wine country escapade, country outing or even a cruise, fun-filled times await you Find great gifts, support small businesses in Downtown Frederick, Maryland 12/08/2022 10:32am • A visit to Downtown Frederick, Maryland is the perfect way to complete your holiday shopping this season. With a 50 block historic district hosting more than 200 unique shops and small businesses, you’ll find something for everyone on your list. Along the way, you’ll discover the unique charm an