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Tips to keep ants out of your nest this fall 10/09/2015 05:52am • Meet Mike on Sunday, Oct. 18. He will appear at noon and 2 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Fall Home & Craft Show at the Expo & Conference Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Find more details here: fredericksburgfallhomeshow.com. Escape to an orchid adventure this weekend Chilly nights, cold Capitol Police warned of violence ahead of Million Man March rally 10/07/2015 09:46am • WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol Police Department's intelligence office has warned its officers that violence is a possibility this weekend as a rally commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March, and the department's union president is unhappy about it. This weekend’s rally is o How to Navigate Columbus Day Sales 10/06/2015 08:00pm • Nestled between Labor Day and Halloween is an event rife with controversy, depending on your opinion of Christopher Columbus. While some credit him for discovering America in 1492, others consider him a tyrant. Some cities have replaced the event with "Indigenous Peoples' Day," a counter-celebratio You're New, and Your Job Is 1,000 Miles Away. Now What? 10/06/2015 08:00pm • It's hard enough being "that new person" for the first few days of a job, because no one can remember your name. Imagine being only a name and otherwise invisible. Oh yeah, Margie. I've seen that name on email threads, and I'm pretty sure we've been on conference calls together. I think she works re Rain, hurricane have Ocean City officials on alert 10/01/2015 06:00pm • WASHINGTON-- Hurricane Joaquin and days of potential rain have Ocean City, Maryland, bracing for floods. "We are certainly all on alert," says Rick Meehan, the mayor of Ocean City. Meehan says the rain on Thursday and the impending Hurricane Joaquin have him concerned. He says the first storm Rain splatters forecast through weekend 09/30/2015 02:40am • WASHINGTON —Flooding on roadways and hundreds of power outages were reported in several areas Tuesday night as heavy rain moved through the D.C. region. At least four water rescues were reported in Loudoun County, Virginia. Officials said one person climbed onto the roof of their vehicle after Woman runs for teen, doctors who saved her life 09/29/2015 11:47am • WASHINGTON — Karen Hill got a new heart when she was just 21. One year later, she is lacing up her running shoes to thank the medical team that saved her life. "I got my life back before it could be taken away from me," says Hill with a smile and a sigh. Now she is thrilled to be healthy, wh Video of arrest leads to Fairfax police internal review 09/28/2015 04:51am • FAIRFAX, Va. -- A video posted online of a Fairfax County police officer using a stun gun during an arrest has triggered an internal inquiry into the officer's use of force. The officer is expected to meet with the department's Internal Affairs Bureau on Monday morning. Fairfax County Police C Seminary puts pope-inspired beer on tap for Francis' stay 09/26/2015 07:23pm • By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) - It started out as a lark inspired by the frenzy over Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia: a limited-run beer for the local bars with a playful name and a label showing the pontiff raising a gold-hued goblet of the stuff. Holy Wooder, a Use Your Network to Help You Get Into Business School 09/24/2015 08:00pm • While everyone agrees the network you build during business school is one of the top benefits of earning an MBA degree, the best time to start networking is long before you apply. Keep in mind that your ideal network should include a mix of mentors, colleagues and people who can connect you to an a Landmark Music Festival brings Drake, The Strokes 09/24/2015 02:56am • WASHINGTON — It seems that every time you turn around these days, another music festival is popping up. In a market saturated with festivals, how can you stand out? If you’re the Landmark Music Festival, happening this weekend in West Potomac Park, you team up with the Trust for the National Supermoon, lunar eclipse to light the sky Sunday in rare event 09/23/2015 04:12pm • WASHINGTON — Get ready for a rare double feature this weekend in the sky this weekend that will make it an event you won't want to miss. Let’s hope for clear skies this Sunday night as we will want to see a rare celestial event that last occurred in 1982 and won’t happen again until 2033 â Ocean City festival may cause delays on Md. Bay Bridge 09/23/2015 10:59am • WASHINGTON — Sunfest is this weekend, and the Maryland Transportation Authority has issued a traffic advisory for the Bay Bridge before the festival starts. From Thursday, Sept. 24, through Sunday, Sept. 27, drivers are encouraged to travel during off-peak hours. The MDTA will keep an eye Frederick Fair returns with Joe Diffie, Sammy Kershaw 09/23/2015 01:41am • FREDERICK, Md. -- Looking for something fun to do after Pope Francis leaves D.C. for New York? Take a quick jaunt up I-270 to country music heaven at the Great Frederick Fair, which brings in big stars year in and year out, from Conway Twitty to Reba McEntire, from Willie Nelson to Charley 6 Tips for International College Freshmen to Save Money at U.S. Colleges 09/21/2015 08:00pm • If you're like many international students, you probably want to pursue your college studies in the U.S. After all, the country is home to many of the world's top universities, and you naturally want only the best in higher education. At the same time, however, U.S. colleges can be expensive. Here