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VOTER VOICES: Sizing up Hogan, Jealous in 'bellwether' Howard Co. 10/08/2018 05:08am • This story is part of the series, "Voter Voices." WTOP asked voters across Maryland what issues concerned them, and who would be getting their vote in the upcoming election for governor. Other chapters have included stops in Montgomery County, Baltimore City, Frederick County, and Prince Georg The 30 Top Couples Vacations 10/07/2018 08:00pm • Relax and unwind or get ready for adventure on your next couples escape.There's no better time than the present to plan a special getaway for two. From cruises to road trips to luxury retreats in far away and exotic places, there's a destination that will make your partner fall for you all over agai Banksy artwork self-destructs just after $1.4 million sale 10/06/2018 04:12pm • LONDON (AP) — Art prankster Banksy has struck again. A work by the elusive street artist self-destructed in front of startled auction-goers on Friday, moments after being sold for 1.04 million pounds ($1.4 million). In an Instagram post Saturday, Banksy claimed the dramatic artistic payoff had New pizzeria set to replace Upper Crust on Lee Highway 10/05/2018 10:45am • Just a few months after Upper Crust Pizzeria shut down along Lee Highway, a new pizza shop is now set to take its place. Old Dominion Pizza Company is now planning to open up in Upper Crust’s old space at 4514 Lee Highway in the Lee Heights shopping center, owner John Rodas told ARLnow. Wine of the Week: My bike journey through France's Loire Valley 10/05/2018 05:08am • Palatial châteaux are perched on verdant green hills overlooking a meandering river. Below, vineyards are dotted throughout the valley like multicolored sprinkles on an ice cream sundae. If this sounds a bit like a postcard from a fairy tale story, it’s not far off. The Loire Valley in France is Why baby boomers should get tested for hepatitis C 10/05/2018 05:00am • If you're one of the 74 million baby boomers in the United States — people born between 1946 and 1964 — you probably think about a host of health issues. Chances are you pay attention to your cholesterol, worry about your weight and wonder whether occasional memory lapses might signal a long- Marine veteran and grandmother returns to Marine Corps Marathon after 22 years 10/05/2018 04:36am • WASHINGTON — If you made a list of the things that 56-year-old Cathi Remington really, really loved, high up on it would be her country, the Marines and grueling races. And so it only makes sense that this grandmother from New Hampshire would look to satisfy that itch for competition by returning The Women Who Won the Nobel Peace Prize 10/04/2018 08:00pm • Women of PeaceThe Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious awards recognizing human rights activism, given to organizations and world leaders promoting peace. Between 1901 and 2017, the award had been granted 98 times to 104 individuals and 27 organizations, but only 16 recipients were women Do Business Credit Cards Affect Your Personal Credit? 10/04/2018 08:00pm • One of the many benefits of using a small business credit card includes separating your personal affairs from those of your business. But when it comes to your credit, it's almost impossible to have complete separation. Nearly all business credit cards require a personal guarantee, and some will eve Sweet feat: Top-selling candy for Halloween 2018 10/03/2018 10:30am • WASHINGTON — Trick or treat? Treat, obviously. (Unless you're some kind of horrible garbage person.) It's the most wonderful time of year for ghouls, goblins and spooks of all ages. Online grocer Peapod recently released its third-annual list of the top candy favored for trick-or-treating Don't be cheap when buying these 5 products 10/03/2018 08:30am • Frugality might seem like a race for the cheapest price, and for many things, the cheap version works just fine. However, there are some items for which the cheapest version comes with some huge flaws that can potentially have a negative impact on your life. Here are five items on which you should n Best Columbus Day sales for 2018 10/02/2018 08:00pm • While Columbus Day weekend isn't as big a deal as other famous three-day weekends such as Presidents Day and Memorial Day, it's the last notable shopping holiday before Black Friday. And while stores don't always explicitly call their sales "Columbus Day sales," plenty of retailers, especially depar What College Students Need to Know About Credit Card Fraud 10/02/2018 08:00pm • Almost two-thirds of college students aren't concerned about falling victim to identity fraud, according to a 2015 report by Javelin Strategy & Research. At the same time, students experienced the most severe effects of fraud of any age group. It's not always possible to prevent credit card fra Health Supplements May Be Harming Your Kidneys 10/02/2018 08:00pm • The supposed health benefits of drinking alkaline water are buzzy right now. Many are attracted by the jazzy marketing claims from manufacturers that this "enhanced" water is better than regular, old-fashioned water. So is there anything to these claims? I'll save you the suspense: The answer is no Prolific restaurateur Scott Parker plans new barbershop for Ballston 10/02/2018 10:45am • A new upscale barbershop is on the way for Ballston next year. Scott Parker, the co-founder of a bevy of businesses throughout Arlington, announced in a Facebook post Monday that he plans to help open “Bearded Goat Barber” in early 2019. He said he hopes the Bearded Goat will be a “premier