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15 Top Romantic Getaways in New Jersey 07/11/2022 08:00pm • Mountains, lakes and a scenic shoreline along the ocean -- you could be talking about California, but all of these dreamy vistas are available to enjoy in New Jersey alongside someone you love. Many know the state for its Jersey Shore beaches, but you can also explore the countryside, the cities sit What's next for Twitter now that Elon Musk wants out? 07/10/2022 02:44pm • After announcing he wants out of his deal to buy Twitter, Elon Musk spent the weekend in Idaho at the Sun Valley Conference. He spoke on stage, essentially off the record, but a source in the room told CNN's chief media correspondent Brian Stelter that Musk tripled down on his decision to try to Weekend Road and Rail: Stops on I-66 with extended closures planned 07/08/2022 05:30am • Transformative work continues this weekend on Interstate 66 in Virginia with extended closures planned, as well as more paving in D.C. with I-270/MD-85 Corridor Project changes ahead. Metrorail has two shutdowns continuing with maintenance planned on all other lines. Here’s what to expect this From WTOP's Election Desk: Plenty of uncertainty in Maryland governor's race 07/01/2022 05:52am • Welcome back to WTOP’s weekly election update! WTOP's team of reporters will keep you informed on the latest through November as primary and election races heat up in the District, Maryland, Virginia and nationwide. Virginia and Maryland | Nick Iannelli Maryland's race for governor looks like a DC focuses on nightlife, violence prevention as part of its Independence Day safety approach 07/01/2022 05:12am • D.C. is taking a new approach to July Fourth holiday safety this year, focusing as much on violence prevention as on fireworks safety. WTOP has compiled some useful guides for celebrating Independence Day. Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined Thursday by Metropolitan Police Department Boating safety trumps social media post, says police chief 06/29/2022 10:25pm • Boating safely during the Fourth of July weekend is more important than posing for a social media post with a beer in your hand, local first responders said. As recreational boaters backed vessels, ranging from fishing boats to one-person rowboats, into the Chesapeake Bay at the Sandy Point State 18 Top Finger Lakes Wineries to Visit 06/29/2022 08:00pm • If you enjoy wine -- especially white wine -- a visit to the Finger Lakes is in order. The region, which spans 11 lakes in New York, makes the perfect escape from New York City and other locales in the Mid-Atlantic and New England for a weekend or even a week -- though the Finger Lakes are also wort Pros and Cons of Working From Home 06/29/2022 08:00pm • Before the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home may have seemed like a perk that only freelancers got to do. Now, many more full-time employees have experienced working remotely or in a hybrid role. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the pandemic has resulted in over one-third of comp DC-area July Fourth events guide 06/28/2022 10:12pm • Independence Day in the D.C. area is almost here, and there is no short supply of events to celebrate the country's 246th birthday. DC July 4 Fireworks on the National Mall (Courtesy National Park Service) Fireworks start at 9:09 p.m. on July 4 and will be launched from both sides of the Li Tips for Budgeting in College 06/28/2022 08:00pm • Even if you intend to take as few math courses as possible at a university, you really can't get away from it: Budgeting in college is like one of those math word problems come to life. If you're starting the next chapter of higher education soon, you'll want to start thinking about how you're going 17 Top Los Angeles Beaches 06/27/2022 08:00pm • Los Angeles is world-renowned for its beaches, which allow you to trade the hectic atmosphere of the city for the sun, sand and surf. Whether you're looking for a busy beach with a lot of shops, restaurants and amenities or a secluded strand where you can bask in the beauty of nature, there are plen 27 Top Things to Do in Mobile, Alabama 06/26/2022 08:00pm • Situated on the Gulf Coast, Mobile is a city rich in culture, architecture and history. Visitors to this Alabama destination will find plenty to do, whether you want to learn about plantations and architecture of the antebellum South, experience the Creole culture and food, soak up the maritime hist Weekend Road and Rail: I-66 lane closures and Metro work continue 06/23/2022 04:39pm • Metro repairs will have several lines single-tracking this weekend with station closures dividing the Orange, Red and Blue lines. Drivers along Interstate 66 and the Capital Beltway in Northern Virginia can expect slow travel due to late-night and overnight roadwork. Here’s what to be aware of. DC hosts Voices of Classic Soul supergroup of Platters, Drifters, Temptations, Four Tops 06/23/2022 03:57am • Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” UPDATE: Saturday's show at Carlyle Room has been postponed to July 27. However, the Voices of Classic Soul will still play at the Mayflower Hotel on Thursday. They fronted four of the greatest music groups of all time befo 24 Top Weekend Getaways From Chicago 06/22/2022 08:00pm • Known as the birthplace of the skyscraper, Chicago is home to award-winning restaurants, top sports teams and prized cultural treasures. But when you need a break from the excitement of the nation's third largest city, there are countless getaways within easy driving distance. You can explore rural