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DC man charged in multiple sexual assaults in Prince George's Co. 09/20/2022 01:43am • A D.C. man has been arrested and charged for multiple offensives, including first-degree rape in Prince George's County, Maryland. Prince George's County police said in a news release on Monday that 36-year-old Sean Lorenzo Tolbert of D.C. was allegedly involved in two alleged sexual assaults inc 'Shopping cart killer' suspect indicted in 2 deaths; new charge added 09/19/2022 07:23pm • A grand jury has indicted "shopping cart killer" suspect Anthony Eugene Robinson on five felony counts, including a new charge in connection with the 2021 deaths of two women in the Harrisonburg, Virginia, area. On Monday, Robinson appeared by video from jail after the Rockingham County grand jur The different ways checking and savings accounts can help you meet your financial goals 09/19/2022 02:48pm • This content is sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. No matter how you choose to spend your money, it’s good to make sure that you’re enjoying some of the big-picture benefits that come with checking and savings accounts with your financial goals in mind. Overall, t The Best Time to Buy a Computer 09/18/2022 08:00pm • If you're looking to buy a new computer sometime soon, you may well wonder how to properly time your purchase to get the best deal. Are there certain times of the year that are better for buying a new computer? Grab or download a calendar and read on for suggestions and the specific times of year th Mortgage Rates Eclipse 6% for First Time in 14 Years 09/18/2022 08:00pm • Mortgage rates bounced higher again this week across all loan products, according to Freddie Mac. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage surpassed 6%, a long-awaited benchmark that we've been marching toward for the past month. Borrowers are also having to shell out more money for discount poi DC man arrested in Stafford Co., charged with passing counterfeit bills 09/18/2022 03:12pm • A man was arrested in Stafford, Virginia, after he allegedly tried to pass counterfeit $100 bills at local restaurants and other businesses, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. According to police, 28-year-old Cinquan Cartledge of Washington, D.C. has been charged with possession of fraudu Why it's time to start paying with $2 bills 09/17/2022 06:57am • Inflation has made it hard to buy much with a buck these days. $1 pizza has disappeared. Dollar stores aren't dollar stores anymore. So wouldn't it make more sense to start paying with $2 bills instead? "If you had a $2 bill, perfect," said Heather McCabe, a writer and $2 bill evangelist wh Montgomery Co. connects older residents with volunteer rides 09/17/2022 04:38am • To help older residents get around town, Montgomery County, Maryland, has launched a new online tool that connects residents to volunteer ride providers. The new website allows residents to enter a county address, including the ZIP code, and using GIS mapping technology, they are connected with o Black-owned coffee shop featured in DC Startup Week coming to H Street 09/16/2022 04:23pm • Jaliyaa Coffee is set to open on D.C.'s H Street NE in late October, along with a coffee truck that will roam around the city at the beginning of the month. Twenty-nine-year-old Mohamed Jalloh, who is from Sierra Leone, is the founder and owner of the company. He told WTOP that the name has a spe Rockville restaurant makes magazine’s national top 50 list 09/16/2022 01:20pm • There’s a lot of buzz surrounding a small restaurant in a Montgomery County, Maryland, strip mall. It’s the result of Z&Z Manoushe Bakery in Rockville being named one of Bon Appétit's 50 Best New Restaurants. “We were shocked,” said co-owner Danny Dubbaneh. Since Bon Appétit's Former Loudoun Co. school counselor pleads guilty to indecent liberties with student 09/16/2022 11:40am • A former Loudoun County, Virginia, school counselor has pleaded guilty to having an inappropriate sexual relationship with one of her high school students. Ann Barrett, 43, of Ashburn, entered a guilty plea Thursday in Circuit Court to taking indecent liberties with a child by a person in a custo Alexandria residents at odds as Duke Street bus lane proposal takes shape 09/16/2022 08:17am • Alexandria officials are taking a closer look at revamping the Duke Street corridor, with proposals that include the addition of dedicated bus lanes as the Virginia city looks at improving the efficiency of its transit system and safety. But reaction from Alexandria residents was decidedly mi Friendship Heights Village drops opposition to 5500 Wisconsin redevelopment in Chevy Chase 09/15/2022 08:24am • The Friendship Heights Village Council now supports the planned redevelopment of 5500 Wisconsin Avenue, after losing an appeal to a Montgomery County Planning Board’s approval of a sketch plan for the project. The village council has signed an agreement with Donohoe Development and Carr Pro How Much Are Closing Costs? 09/14/2022 08:00pm • The costs involved in buying and selling a home are often negotiable as part of the real estate deal. A buyer may be willing to offer the full asking price, as long as the seller is willing to cover the closing costs, which can include a home inspection and deed transfer tax, for example. For buyers 7 Top Online Consignment Shops for Selling Your Clothes 09/14/2022 08:00pm • Earning extra income on the side by working odd jobs or freelancing is now mainstream, thanks to the modern gig economy. However, a side hustle doesn't necessarily have to involve delivering takeout or giving rides. It could be selling thrift store finds online. Today's online consignment and resale