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Lidl’s long-awaited Southeast DC grocery store opens this week 09/26/2022 09:37am • German discount grocer Lidl will cut the ribbon on its Skyland Town Center store Sept. 27 with a grand opening Sept. 28. The store is Lidl's first in D.C. and the first new grocery store in Ward 7 in more than a decade. The store, at 2224 Town Center Dr SE, anchors developer Rappaport’s mixed-u How Much Do Energy Efficient Windows Cost? 09/25/2022 08:00pm • When it comes to energy efficiency, windows are frequently the determining factor when selling a home or remodeling an existing one. Depending on the time of year, about 25-30% of heating and cooling energy can get lost either through heat gain or heat loss, according to the U.S. Department of Energ How to Save Money: 10 Expert-Backed Ways 09/25/2022 08:00pm • The secret to saving moneyBuilding an emergency fund, creating a nest egg for retirement and socking away money for your children's college fund are fundamental steps to ensure long-term financial well-being. But how do you actually save money? It's easy to say, "I'm going to save money," but that's Commanders called 49ers about a Jimmy Garoppolo trade but preferred Carson Wentz 09/25/2022 02:10pm • Commanders called 49ers about Garoppolo, preferred Wentz originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonHad history gone a bit differently, Washington’s QB1 this season might not have been Carson Wentz.According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Commanders had a deal in place with Police continue to investigate Bailey's Crossroads shooting, shelter-in-place lifted 09/23/2022 07:20pm • An armored vehicle is seen behind police lines in Bailey's Crossroads as officers investigate a shooting on Sept. 23, 2022. (NBC4/Drew Wilder) A shelter-in-place has ended in the Bailey's Crossroads area of Fairfax County, Virginia, after gunfire struck two unoccupied vehicles in a parking lot o Unmanned aircraft manufacturer RapidFlight establishing HQ in Manassas 09/23/2022 12:40pm • Virginia-founded RapidFlight is setting up shop in Manassas, Virginia, to the tune of $5.5 million, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Friday. The planned facility is expected to create 119 jobs. “Since day one we’ve declared that Virginia is open for business," Youngkin said. "RapidFlight is a pr Fairfax Co. police ask public to help locate jewelry store robbers 09/22/2022 08:09pm • Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, are asking for help in locating three men they believe were involved in robbing three local jewelry stores. The Fairfax County Police Department says three men went into Prince Jewelers in Tysons Corner Center on Sept. 8 at 2:45 p.m. where they smashed display How to Refinance Student Loans: The Complete Guide 09/22/2022 08:00pm • Student loan refinancing is when you take out a new private student loan to repay one or more existing student loans. Borrowers may choose to refinance student loan debt in order to lower the interest rate, reduce their monthly payments or pay off debt faster. Refinancing student loans can save you Places With the Oldest Residents 09/22/2022 08:00pm • The older segment of the population is growing rapidly in the U.S. The national median age has increased by 3.4 years since 2000 to 38.8 years in 2021, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. The populations in every state (except Maine) are growing older. In addition, there are a fe Citi ThankYou Points Review 09/22/2022 08:00pm • Citi ThankYou Points offer cardholders an affordable way to maximize their credit card rewards. Four Citi credit cards offer this flexible points currency. Customers can redeem points for Citi ThankYou Rewards like cash back, gift cards, shopping or booking travel. They can also move points to a var Arrests, incidents up in 2nd half of Alexandria's school year 09/21/2022 08:13pm • Alexandria City Public Schools have released their latest round of safety data, which covers the third and fourth quarters of last school year. That data, which will be presented to the school board on Thursday, shows that there were 194 reported incidents, up slightly from 191 in the first and s What rising interest rates mean for you 09/21/2022 03:35pm • In its continued bid to quash high inflation, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised the overnight bank lending rate to a range of 3% to 3.25%. It is the fifth increase by the US central bank in six months and its third consecutive 75- basis-point hike, which will put upward pressure on other in Prince George's Co. confronts spike in carjacking and youth crime 09/20/2022 09:43pm • The recent spike in carjacking crimes in Prince George's County, Maryland, has been marked by an alarming increase in youth crime. While there has been criticism against supporting the early release of first-time juvenile offenders who may commit more crimes, the numbers tell a different story. â What Are Federal Fair Housing Laws? 09/20/2022 08:00pm • In many situations, laws regarding property, housing and the process for people moving into and out of a home are left to states, counties and individual cities to determine. However, the federal government regulates housing most notably when it comes to discrimination, and is aimed at protecting gr Ways to Save for Your Child's College Education 09/20/2022 08:00pm • If you are a new parent or your kids are young, you'll want to do one thing right now: Start putting money into a college savings plan. Having a college fund for kids is generally a surefire way to help transition your children to a successful adulthood. And college, as we all know, isn't cheap. Acc