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Stop Wasting Money on Rapidly Depreciating Gadgets 09/12/2017 08:00pm • In a world powered by technology, consumers are constantly looking for the latest and greatest gadget. While a new device often brings the potential for improving a person's life, consumers shouldn't confuse these purchases with investments. Just like a new car, electronics lose value as soon as the 16 best end-of-summer sales for 2017 09/12/2017 09:04am • Labor Day Weekend sales may have come and gone, but end-of-the-summer clearance events for 2017 have just begun. To make room for new fall wares, stores slash prices on shorts, swimwear, outdoor gear and more. Take advantage of the huge seasonal savings and shop these 16 awesome end-of-summer sal Metro maintenance platforms for new trains sit unused 09/12/2017 04:48am • WASHINGTON — Metro maintenance platforms for the system’s new trains sat unused at the New Carrollton Rail Yard because they do not meet safety standards, new Federal Transit Administration inspection reports show. An inspection on June 22 found that the elevated platforms on two maintenance The Wharf to bring water taxis, cobblestones and congestion to SW DC 09/12/2017 04:00am • Editor’s Note: This article is part of a five-part series on D.C.’s new Southwest Waterfront development, The Wharf. WASHINGTON — On a rainy Tuesday morning in late August, a work crew near a new development along the Southwest Waterfront blocked one lane on Maine Avenue SW during the morn Restaurants, retail, entertainment: How The Wharf will 'change DC forever’ 09/12/2017 01:31am • Editor’s Note: This article is part of a five-part series on D.C.’s new Southwest Waterfront development, The Wharf. WASHINGTON — Cathal Armstrong has been an active part of D.C.’s culinary community since he opened Restaurant Eve in Alexandria, Virginia, 13 years ago. And over the ye Sending help home: Residents of US Virgin Islands take action stateside 09/11/2017 10:26pm • WASHINGTON — Four friends from the U.S. Virgin Islands are joining together to get help to their home islands devastated by Hurricane Irma. Video and images taken on the islands of St. John and St. Thomas show what were once homes, businesses and resorts with picturesque views in the tropical p 8 Luxury Retail Stocks Worth a Look 09/11/2017 08:00pm • Shopping the retail front.Sizing up the luxury retailer landscape is like drooling over $100 jeans because everyone wants them, or sitting out as they land with a thud in a thrift shop for six bucks. For starters, brick-and-mortar department stores seem as popular these days as the horse and buggy. Why Don't Post-Mastectomy Tattoos Cause Lymphedema? 09/11/2017 08:00pm • Although surgeons have been using tattoos to help create the look of nipples and areola on breast cancer survivors for years, more elaborate post-surgical tattooing is a growing trend. Using graceful line work and flowers or other decorative imagery to cover the scars of a lumpectomy, mastectomy or 9 Ways to Prepare Healthy and Appealing School Lunches 09/11/2017 08:00pm • As a mom and registered dietitian, I often ask myself: "What can I pack for my daughter's lunch?" From kindergarten to now middle school, her taste and interests have changed, and these changes also apply to her food choices. For that reason, it's important as parents to select foods for each stage How to Stick to Your Budget During the Busy Back-to-School Season 09/11/2017 08:00pm • Almost every family with school-age children feels that time-crunch that comes during the back-to-school rush of new activities, clubs and sports leagues. Parents with multiple children feel it even more intensely. It feels like there just isn't enough time to go around. When does a family find tim The 7 Best Portland Brunch Spots -- Locals' Picks 09/11/2017 08:00pm • Weekend brunch in Portland, Oregon, is serious business. "We do love our brunch," says Andy L. Welsh, front office manager at Hotel deLuxe. Portlanders have their favorite places for pancakes, waffles and chicken, or good ol' bacon and eggs. U.S. News asked local experts to share their go-to brunch Is Kohl's Move With Amazon a Market Mover for Retailers? 09/11/2017 08:00pm • With Kohl's Corp. (NYSE: KSS) and Amazon.com ( AMZN) striking a partnership, is there a stock market investment opening for retailer chains? In the short term, the partnership announced last week provides a boost for Kohl's stock, which rose about 4.7 percent on the announcment. That's a sign that How to Bargain for the Best Possible Salary 09/11/2017 08:00pm • In almost every instance, you want the best possible salary when starting a new job, and your employer wants to keep your compensation as low as possible. So, how do you achieve what you are really worth? In reality, salary negations often begin and end in the initial phone screening interview, when 6 Tips for Planning the Perfect New England Fall Getaway 09/11/2017 08:00pm • As the weather cools down, travelers often have their hearts set on a New England vacation. But why has New England become so synonymous with an autumn adventure? "We see a lot of people searching for New England getaways, particularly in the fall, in search of an escape from the city or suburbs to Photos: Take a sneak peek of The Wharf before its October debut 09/11/2017 05:46pm • After three years of construction District Wharf is set for its grand opening in Oct. 12 through 15. The project redeveloped a mile of shoreline along the Potomac River and has re-imagined the District's Southwest neighborhood. Nearly 2,000 residents will call The Wharf home. They'll join office