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5 Financial Advantages of Living Near a University 08/29/2018 08:00pm • Living in a college town might seem like an unusual decision once you're out of school. Sure, living there might make sense while your own children are in school, if you're going back to college to enhance your career or if you're taking a teaching opportunity. But if you aren't connected to the un What to know about Sunday's Labor Day concert at the US Capitol 08/29/2018 05:38pm • WASHINGTON — Catch some American classics and popular tunes at the annual Labor Day Capitol Concert, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra, on Sunday night. The free event starts at 8 p.m. on the west front of the U.S. Capitol, but gates open at 3 p.m. These are the public entrances to the High above DC, unseen urban beekeepers boost sustainable local agriculture 08/29/2018 04:52am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '5e30877e-0b44-435f-91d0-6983dec251bd' }).render("388615363266ddcf");}); WASHINGTON — The District provides pl Fifth DC 'Diner en Blanc' takes over Nats Park 08/26/2018 07:23am • WASHINGTON — Some 5,000 revelers, all dressed in white, descended on Nationals Park on Saturday night to celebrate the District's fifth Diner en Blanc, a white clothing-only pop-up dinner party. Many saw the party as the highlight of their summer, having gone through weeks of preparation, caref How to celebrate Labor Day weekend in the DC area 08/24/2018 12:44pm • WASHINGTON — Celebrate the informal end of summer, Labor Day, with any one of these festivals, ballgames and more going on around D.C. Don't forget to take a moment to remember the contributions of American workers who made Monday a holiday. The first Labor Day celebrations happened on Sept. Metro Board chairman defends use of secure car for 'Unite the Right' rally 08/21/2018 01:47pm • WASHINGTON — Metro Board Chairman Jack Evans said he stands by the way the transit agency handled a small white nationalist rally and larger counterprotest earlier this month, which included Metro escorting the white nationalist group to an effectively private car. Evans continued to dispute th Bethesda Tastee Diner warns of layoffs because of Marriott construction (Photos) 08/20/2018 09:49pm • BETHESDA, Md. — Plenty of the booths are empty at one of the D.C. region's most famous and popular diners. Tastee Diner in Bethesda, Maryland, still serves up eggs, pancakes and grilled pork chops, but construction of the nearby new Marriott headquarters and the accompanying loss of parking spa Folk Wisdom for Your Financial Life 08/16/2018 08:00pm • Using folk wisdom to inform your investment strategy sounds frankly silly. Far better to use time- and research-tested factors like low cost, proper allocation and tax-efficiency, right? There's no doubt about that. But there is wisdom in using plain old common sense too. After all, many of Warren 12 Ways for Retirees to Enjoy Labor Day for Free 08/14/2018 08:00pm • As you prepare for Labor Day weekend, you'll find a plethora of activities to choose from throughout the country. However, many of these events come with a steep price tag. To avoid overspending during the holiday, plan what you want to do ahead of time. With some research, you'll be able to find pl Md. fishing tournament founder on hook after tie-breaker rule 08/13/2018 05:45pm • OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) — A ruling to determine the winner in a Maryland fishing tournament has cast the event president in a tough spot. The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, Virginia, reports two white marlins caught at the White Marlin Open in Ocean City, Maryland, last weekend each weighed 83 pounds 'Rally for Justice' demands justice against white supremacy 08/11/2018 07:38pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'bd8d7c5e-efdd-4af1-ae81-62bbe98db14d' }).render("60461536898e7f6e");});   WASHINGTON — Chanting "The pe Charlottesville prepares for white nationalist rally anniversary 08/11/2018 11:02am • WASHINGTON — Charlottesville, Virginia, braces for the one-year mark of the deadly clash between white nationalists and counterprotesters, and the city is responding by holding anti-racism events this weekend. "The Hope that Summons Us: A Morning of Reflection and Renewal" at the University of As DC mayor heads abroad, officials stress de-escalation ahead of weekend rallies 08/10/2018 12:06pm • WASHINGTON — D.C. police are taking a proactive approach to security around Sunday's white nationalist Unite the Right rally, encouraging vigilance and de-escalation to prevent violence. After Virginia police fielded criticism for failing to contain violence during Jason Kessler's deadly Unite Mother of woman killed in Charlottesville nationalist rally 'curious how DC is gonna deal with that' 08/10/2018 08:01am • WASHINGTON — As the nation's capital prepares for a white nationalist protest and counterprotests, the mother of Heather Heyer, who was hit and killed by a speeding car during Charlottesville, Virginia's Unite The Right event last year will be watching with interest. "It'll be interesting to se DC heightens emergency level ahead of weekend white nationalist rally; police chief expects 'manageable' crowds 08/09/2018 12:26pm • WASHINGTON — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday she is elevating the city's emergency level ahead of a planned white-nationalist rally this weekend in front of the White House that is expected to draw large crowds of counterprotesters. The "pro-white" rally at Lafayette Park on Sunday