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The History of Bank Closures 03/14/2023 08:00pm • Silicon Valley Bank's recent closure shocked many but bank closures are hardly a modern day phenomenon. They've been happening since the beginning. Larger banks acquire some and others shut their doors because they're no longer relevant to their customer bases. Sometimes, though, banks are forced to Bracket Breakdown 2: First Four failures, plus Howard and VCU head West 03/14/2023 08:33am • The tournament tips off Tuesday night! Sort of. From 1985 to 2000, the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament was a perfect bracket of 64 teams: four regions of 16 schools (or eight sub-regionals of eight teams apiece) playing two games on three consecutive weekends in pursuit of a national championshi Extreme, Unexpected Kid Costs: How to Plan for the Unplanned 03/07/2023 07:00pm • It would be impossible to list all the costs associated with raising children. As a parent, you'll spend on a wide variety of goods and services, starting the day they're born and lasting until you're ready to stop. A 2022 report from The Brookings Institution estimated the total average family expe Iconic movie props on display at Smithsonian National Museum of American History 03/06/2023 01:21pm • Oscar week is upon us with the 95th Academy Awards airing on Sunday night. You can celebrate locally with props from Oscar-winning movies at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History as part of the new exhibit "Entertainment Nation," which opened in December on the third floor and w Events to impact George Washington Parkway traffic 03/03/2023 07:36am • If you use the George Washington Parkway to get around, some things are happening as soon as this weekend that will affect your ride. Here's what you need to know. The parkway's northbound lanes between the Spout Run Parkway and Chain Bridge Road will be closed on Sunday between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. 27 Top Things to Do in Florida (That Aren't Disney World) 03/01/2023 07:00pm • When planning a Florida vacation, Walt Disney World and white sand beaches may be the first things that come to mind. But there's so much more to see and do in the Sunshine State. You'll find beautiful natural wonders with crystal-clear waters fed by springs, culturally rich cities, historical attra Va. Capital Remodel and Garden Show welcomes local celebrity designer 02/24/2023 04:20pm • The Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia, has transformed into a designer's dream, with renovation, home décor and landscaping tips and tricks from some well-known experts. This year’s Capital Remodel and Garden Show is underway now until Sunday, Feb. 26, and will welcome designer, au 5-city bus tour to promote DC's Cherry Blossom Festival kicking off this weekend 02/23/2023 10:27am • The District is sending a decorated 45-foot coach bus on a five-city tour along the Northeast coast to promote D.C.'s annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Wednesday. The "Cherry Blossom Tour Bus," will display National Cherry Blossom Festival theme and the tag l Axes, hatchets and knives hurled in Sterling competition 02/19/2023 08:32pm • Brian Kraemer of Sterling takes his turn at the Capitol City Classic tournament held by the World Axe Throwing League. (WTOP / Dick Uliano) From fireman axes to hatchets, a lot of steel was flying through the air in Sterling, Virginia, this weekend. More Local News More Virginia Ne Mardi Gras in DC: Series of events across the District through Fat Tuesday 02/16/2023 05:30pm • D.C. residents can experience a taste of New Orleans this weekend. A series of NOLA-inspired events will bring Mardi Gras fun to the District through Fat Tuesday. The five-day Mardi Gras Fest at Black Jack, Tilt Side Bar and Pearl Dive Oyster Palace starts Friday at 5 p.m. and features a Mardi Gr Marylanders can take advantage of state's popular green initiative this Presidents' Day weekend 02/16/2023 12:56pm • Do you need a new washer-dryer set? This weekend may be a great opportunity to take advantage of Maryland's popular green energy initiative to get one. Shop Maryland Energy, or Maryland Energy Weekend, is a sales and use tax-free weekend for energy efficient appliances every February. The week Low-Stress Jobs 02/15/2023 07:00pm • The least stressful jobs that offer good work-life balanceWith the pandemic continuing in 2023, and the possibility of a recession that could mean slower job growth, higher inflation and rising interest rates, jobs with a lower educational cost to get started, as well as better work-life balance, ar Free Services and Stuff to Take Advantage of Now 02/15/2023 07:00pm • Whether cash is tight or not, it always makes sense to avoid overpaying for the things you want or need. When you do need to be careful with your money, however, taking advantage of what's available for free is important. Free things can expand or refine your budget and help you get the most out of Should I Get A Financial Advisor? 02/14/2023 07:00pm • Money affects nearly everything that we do. However, there are certain times in our lives when we tend to think more pragmatically about money. Typically, these are focused around major life events, such as getting married or divorced, having a first child, receiving an inheritance or even winning t The struggle to fill police, 911 call taker positions in Montgomery County 02/13/2023 10:01pm • Along with fighting crime, D.C.-area area police departments are struggling to fill vacant positions and retain veteran police officers. In Montgomery County, Maryland, the problems are highlighted in a county council report prepared for the council's Public Safety Committee. On Monday, police