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Could a smaller selection at the grocery store lead to bigger savings for you? 11/18/2024 09:55pm • Is the solution to saving a few cents on certain products (with the hope it leads to bigger savings once you check out) having a smaller selection at the grocery store? More and more companies seem to support that idea. And let's be honest: How many different kinds of Oreos, Triscuits or diffe Naval Academy grad accused of hate crime after desecrating public LGBTQ flag 11/18/2024 05:41pm • A graduate of the Naval Academy in Maryland has been charged with a hate crime for stealing and desecrating a Pride flag outside a tattoo shop in Annapolis. Benjamin Michael, 44, of Dallas, was charged in Anne Arundel County District Court on Friday with malicious destruction of property and a ha Union Station, other Northeastern rail projects getting $1.5 billion federal funding boost 11/15/2024 04:33pm • He was known as "Amtrak Joe," and now that he's leaving the White House, President Joe Biden is pumping over a billion dollars back into the rails of the Northeast Corridor, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Friday. The $1.5 billion will help fund 19 different projects in the ne Things to do in the DC area: Holiday markets, Umbrella Art Fair … and more! 11/14/2024 05:51am • As the holiday season approaches, the D.C. area transforms into a bustling haven of festive markets, each offering unique gifts, local crafts and seasonal treats. From the historic streets of Alexandria, Virginia, to the heart of Downtown D.C., holiday markets are springing up across the region, Why you should develop a Black Friday plan before the big shopping day 11/14/2024 04:06am • Black Friday is almost here but are you ready for it? Experts are warning to not head out and fill up your cart with so-called deals before doing your homework. “We've tracked sale prices for weeks at a time and often find that those prices aren't really great prices, that they're the same pri Federal prosecutors drop gun conspiracy charges against Frederick County sheriff 11/13/2024 08:44am • Federal prosecutors on Tuesday dropped criminal charges against Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins (R), who had been accused of using a loophole in federal law to help a local gun shop owner illegally obtain machine guns. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Goo filed a motion to dismiss the c Skate on! 15 ice skating rinks in DC area 11/13/2024 05:10am • If you're wondering what winter activities are worth exploring, it's time to consider ice skating, of course. Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor rinks, the D.C. area offers options in many shapes and sizes. Below, find a list of some of the most notable local ice skating rinks, plus a map. Where to dine in or get takeout for Thanksgiving in the DC area 11/10/2024 06:02am • Thanksgiving in the D.C. area offers a cornucopia of dining options for those looking to celebrate the holiday without the hours of prep and cleanup. Whether you're craving a traditional turkey feast with all the trimmings or something a bit more inventive, D.C.'s top restaurants are serving up f Discover the benefits of Fairfax County Commuter Services 11/08/2024 10:54am • This content is provided by Fairfax County Transportation Demand Management. As businesses across Fairfax County continue to evolve, providing employees with commuting options that are affordable, convenient and environmentally friendly has become increasingly important. Fairfax County Commut Where to snap a pic with Santa Claus in the DC region 11/07/2024 04:30pm • It's a common holiday tradition — snapping a pic with Old Saint Nick. And there are various places to do it in and around the D.C. area. Whether you're in Maryland, Virginia or somewhere in between, the jolly old man in red will make stops all over the region before Christmas Day. Virginia Fa Things to do in the DC area: Veterans Day events, Capital Food Fight … and more! 11/07/2024 12:57pm • Veterans Day returns Monday, with many businesses celebrating the holiday with special events. Here is a list of Veterans Day events going on in the region. Veterans Day events to consider At the Military Women's Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, an annual ceremony is planned that is free and open Freebies on Election Day include Uber and Lyft rides, Krispy Kreme doughnuts and more 11/05/2024 09:20am • New York (CNN) — Election Day is here, and along with an “I Voted” sticker, some companies are offering perks from a discounted ride to the polls to a free sweet treat. While it’s illegal to reward people for voting or paying people to register to vote (as evidenced by the backlash agains World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia 11/03/2024 07:43am • ▶ Watch Video: Mexican mayor "marries" crocodile as part of local harvest tradition The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia. The Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat & Gift Shop posted on Facebook about the loss of Cassius. Ahead of holidays, UPS has more than 3,000 jobs to fill in the DC area 11/01/2024 10:55am • With less than eight weeks before Christmas, odds are you haven't done any of your holiday shopping yet. Sure, online shopping can make it a lot easier, so even if you're not rushing yet, someone else will be rushing that gift to you so it can get wrapped in time. One of the region's biggest s Woman scammed out of $30K in Prince George's Co. — what police want you to say to your parents about scams 10/31/2024 08:40pm • An old scam has come back to Prince George's County parking lots recently, with the recent arrest of four people that police said scammed a woman out of well over $30,000 in cash last week. It's called a "pigeon drop scam" but it's not clear why the victim is called a pigeon. But the victims appr