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Is That Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus Worth It? 08/22/2022 08:00pm • Credit card sign-up bonuses can offer hundreds of dollars -- and sometimes upwards of $1,000 -- of value to new cardholders, typically after you meet a minimum spending requirement. But it's not always easy to know whether a welcome bonus or limited-time sign-up offer is actually worth it. If you're

The Financial Perks of Growing Older 08/21/2022 08:00pm • Aging certainly comes with plenty of problems. Wrinkles, gray hair, vision and hearing loss and general aches and pains are all common ailments. But there are also many perks of growing older, especially where your finances are concerned. Here's how getting older can save you money: -- Senior discou

Customer arrested after threatening staff at Virginia smoothie shop 08/21/2022 06:15pm • A disgruntled customer at a Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Stafford County, Virginia, allegedly shoved an employee and then swiped four smoothies onto the ground from a counter. (Courtesy Stafford County Sheriff's Office) On Friday afternoon, a "disgruntled customer" was arrested after throwing what

Woodbridge duo launches Re-Up shoe 'boutique' 08/21/2022 06:07pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. James Gerrald Jr. and Christian Henderson are both from Woodbridge, so when they decided to open a sneaker store, there was no doubt wher

Marijuana smoking hangs over Whitmer kidnap plot trial 08/21/2022 09:13am • There is no dispute about some evidence in the trial of two men accused of eagerly wanting to kidnap Michigan's governor: They enjoyed getting high. From start to finish, the jury repeatedly has heard about marijuana in the case of Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr., who are charged with conspiring to

Hogan skips Republican reception at restaurant owned by Cox supporter 08/20/2022 04:59pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. State Sen. J.B. Jennings’ annual Ocean City reception is one of the most well-attended events of the Maryland Association of Counties’ s

Crunched cars meet supply-chain crunch: Auto body shops grapple with shortages, delays 08/18/2022 11:30am • The pandemic is complicating the process of getting your banged-up car looking new again. “The biggest complaints we get about body shops are delays and shoddy workmanship,” said Kevin Brasler with Consumers’ Checkbook, “and these days the delays are severe.” More Car News

A look at the world's skinniest skyscraper: Steinway Tower 08/18/2022 03:11am • NEW YORK (AP) — One skyscraper stands out from the rest in the Manhattan skyline. It's not the tallest, but it is the skinniest — the world's skinniest, in fact. The 84-story residential Steinway Tower, designed by New York architecture firm SHoP Architects, has the title of “most slender s

How Much Should I Spend on Groceries? 08/16/2022 08:00pm • Determining how much to spend on groceries and creating a budget is a challenge for many households. But thanks to inflation, grocery budgeting has been especially difficult in the last year. According to the Consumer Price Index, the average cost of eating food at home has risen 10.9% over the past

16 Top Romantic Getaways in Illinois 08/16/2022 08:00pm • Illinois prides itself on embracing visitors with a warm welcome, which you can experience at one of its many bed-and-breakfasts on your next couples retreat. Look beyond the large chains to find boutique hotels, mom-and-pop shops and locally owned restaurants for a truly romantic getaway to small-t

WTOP Announces Winners of Annual Top 10 Contest, Recipients of $10,000 in Donations 08/16/2022 09:32am • For Immediate Release August 16, 2022 Washington, D.C. – WTOP and WTOP.com, toda

16 top Charlottesville wineries to visit 08/16/2022 08:44am • Thomas Jefferson dreamed of producing great American wine in Monticello. Unfortunately, due to environmental issues and political upheaval, Jefferson's vision for Monticello was never realized during his lifetime. Today, his dream is a reality thanks to the formation of the Monticello Wine Trail: a

WTOP TOP 10: 2022 Best Pizza 08/16/2022 01:00am • WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local businesses that serve pizza in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Out of hundreds of restaurants and eateries, Armand's Pizzeria and Grille was voted the favorite. Here are the TOP 10 finalists. Armand's Pizzeria and Grille - 190 Halpine Road,

WTOP TOP 10: 2022 Best Vegetarian/Vegan 08/16/2022 01:00am • WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local businesses that serve vegetarian and vegan fares in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Out of hundreds of restaurants and eateries, Siena's was voted the favorite. Here are the TOP 10 finalists. Siena's - 4840 Boiling Brook Parkway, Rockville,

WTOP TOP 10: 2022 Best Burger 08/16/2022 01:00am • WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local businesses in D.C., Maryland and Virginia that serve hamburgers. Out of hundreds of restaurants and eateries, The Burger Shack was voted the favorite. Here are the TOP 10 finalists. The Burger Shack - Virginia locations in Chantilly, Ash