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Be aware of scammers during Black Friday, Cyber Monday shopping 11/25/2022 10:21am • Black Friday is here and Cyber Monday is coming up with people looking to spend their money shopping online. However, there are some things you need to be aware of to avoid getting scammed. Online shopping fraud went up during the pandemic when people did most of their shopping online from the co Black Friday starts with rain in DC area but gives way to a clear afternoon 11/25/2022 12:03am • D.C.-area shoppers who plan on getting out the door early on Black Friday will need to pack an umbrella or a rain jacket. But here's something to be thankful for: The skies will clear up in the afternoon. More Weather News More Local News Listen to WTOP online and on the radio a How a Prince William Co. woman's nonprofit is helping kids she never meets 11/24/2022 08:57pm • In 2017, a friend reached out to Northern Virginia parent Sarah Tyndall, explaining that an acquaintance left what was described as a "bad situation" with four kids, and that she had little to no resources. The woman needed clothes for her kids. So Tyndall, a stay-at-home mom at the time, began c Police: 3 teens, 1 adult shot outside Temple Hills shopping center 11/23/2022 09:42pm • Three teenagers and an adult are in the hospital Wednesday night after being shot in Temple Hills, Maryland. According to Prince George's County police, the shooting happened just before 6:30 p.m. outside a strip mall on Iverson Street in Hillcrest Heights. Investigators say someone in a car s Inflation 'definitely a guest' at holiday celebrations this year 11/23/2022 08:03pm • The days following the Thanksgiving holiday have traditionally been one of the biggest shopping periods, but with rising prices and a modest economy, what does that mean for gift-giving and spending? "Inflation is definitely a guest at a lot of people's holiday celebrations this year," said Walle What Is Layaway? 11/22/2022 07:00pm • When times are tough, layaway plans tend to thrive. This was the case during the Great Depression, when cost-conscious shoppers needed easier ways to make purchases. So they purchased items in installments, periodically giving the store money until they paid the total. Layaway fell somewhat out of f How to cope with holiday stress at work 11/22/2022 08:00am • Two of life's most potentially stressful arenas are work and the holidays. When you combine the two, it's no wonder that many people feel anxious and overwhelmed. "Although some people look forward to this time of year, others dread it," says Kimberley Tyler-Smith, an executive at the career tech What is Small Business Saturday? 11/22/2022 07:50am • Chances are, you do not have memories of being a little kid and going with your parents to Small Business Saturday sales. That's because as shopping holidays go, Small Business Saturday is pretty new. It's also an excellent way to not just find unique holiday gifts but often ones with fairly signifi Disabilities organizations, individuals sue DC over new bike lane designs 11/22/2022 06:22am • Organizations representing individuals with disabilities and two women with mobility disabilities have filed a lawsuit in federal court over its street redesign projects, including the construction of new bike lanes in the District. The complaint states that newly constructed bicycle lanes create Thanksgiving 2022: What's open and closed 11/22/2022 04:35am • Because Thanksgiving is a national holiday, schools, banks, libraries and government offices will be closed on Thursday. Some supermarkets, however, will be open for some last-second shopping ahead of that holiday meal. More Local News More Thanksgiving News Here’s a roun 9 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever 11/21/2022 07:00pm • Look to reliable companies in solid sectors for long-term income.When it comes to dividend investing, some folks chase yield above everything else. But that can come with big risks, as some stocks that pay a significant yield at present are in risky sectors like mortgage-related financing or the cyc 7 of the Best Grocery Stocks to Buy Now 11/21/2022 07:00pm • Supermarkets can pass cost increases to consumers.Besides energy, consumer staples is the best performing sector in the stock market over the past year. While it's only up about 5%, that's much better than the S&P 500's 16% slump during the same period. While investors worry about a potential re The 12 Best Restaurants in Park City, Utah 11/21/2022 07:00pm • Located about 30 miles east of Salt Lake City and framed by the Wasatch Mountain range, Park City is a wonderful mountain destination in the Western state of Utah. Known for its world-class ski facilities and as the host city for Robert Redford's annual Sundance Film Festival, Park City is also emer What to know about checking, debit cards and free ATMs 11/21/2022 11:01am • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. When you’re building your budget, every penny counts. So why waste any money when you don’t need to? ATM fees are just one place where needless costs can really rack up – so here are some tips to find the right che Shopping used in DC? Buy a BMW 7 Series for half price 11/21/2022 10:55am • Used vehicle prices reached record highs during the pandemic, and some vehicles have held their value quite well. But others have seen much greater depreciation, and in the D.C. area, the used vehicles with the largest decline from original list price are all very nice vehicles. Used car price co