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The Do's and Don'ts of Labor Day Shopping 08/30/2015 08:00pm • A Labor Day shopping strategy might not be your highest priority, but if you want to emerge from the weekend with a cart overflowing with new stuff and a wallet that's still full, maybe it should be.Follow these do's and don'ts to maximize your money-saving potential this holiday weekend.Do: Buy lux Capital Dragon Boat Regatta takes over Washington Channel Saturday 08/29/2015 02:16pm • WASHINGTON -- It’s a mix of fun and competition out on the Southwest Waterfront. The bright, sunny sky and relatively low humidity made for a perfect day to be out on the water. Dragon boats have taken over the Washington Channel as they take part in the second annual Capital Dragon Boat Regat Billy Bob Thornton brings his band to The Birchmere 08/27/2015 02:20am • WASHINGTON — He won an Oscar for writing "Sling Blade" (1996) and a Golden Globe for TV's "Fargo" (2014). But Billy Bob Thornton is more than just an award-winning actor. He's also busy touring with his American roots-rock band, The Boxmasters. The band plays Bottle & Cork in Dewey Be How to Save Money in September 08/26/2015 08:00pm • We're nearing the end of August, which means a new season is around the corner. September is sandwiched between the final days of summer and the cooler months leading up to the holidays, making it a unique shopping season. Take advantage of these great deals and hold off purchasing other items unti 5 Frugal Hobbies to Help You Stress Less 08/19/2015 08:00pm • There's plenty to do in the summer to melt away stress and anxiety. Heading to the beach or the pool on the weekend with a good book works well, and you can even take your lunch outside on the workday if it's not too hot. Fresh air and sunshine can work wonders on your mental health. With the busy Md. man killed after bringing 'Batman' to kids, weekend festival 08/18/2015 09:31am • HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — An Owings Mills man struck by a car along Interstate 70 Sunday was returning from West Virginia where he had entertained hundreds of children during a weekend festival. Leonard Robinson, 51, was known for masquerading as Batman to bring cheer to sick children. He was driv Md. man known for Batman charity work killed in weekend crash 08/17/2015 01:50pm • WASHINGTON — Leonard Robinson led an extraordinary life. A successful businessman, he chose to dedicate his time to bringing joy to sick children. He donned his Batman costume, hopped into his customized Lamborghini Batmobile and let the smiles roll at area hospitals. But Sunday night, the sup 7 Great Back-to-School Sales 08/13/2015 04:00am • If the smell of pencils, crayons and paper brings back fond memories of time spent in a classroom, odds are you will enjoy hitting the back-to-school sales. Whether you're buying your own supplies or helping to fulfill a child's list of required items for school, below are some stores that will have Fairfax Co. board chair to have thyroid surgery 08/10/2015 05:01pm • WASHINGTON — Fairfax County Chair Sharon Bulova will take some time off this month to undergo surgery to remove a portion of her thyroid. Bulova announced the need for the outpatient procedure in a statement Monday and says that she'll take advantage of the Board of Supervisors' August re Local star Denis Kudla returns home with momentum for Citi Open 08/03/2015 02:40am • WASHINGTON — Quick: Name the American man who advanced the furthest at Wimbledon this year. It wasn’t John Isner, the top-ranked American man. It wasn’t Sam Querrey or Jack Sock. No, the last American standing was 22-year-old, Arlington, Virginia-raised Denis Kudla, who is back from a disap At his own event, more questions than answers for Tiger 07/30/2015 02:33am • GAINESVILLE, Va. -- The Quicken Loans National is known colloquially as simply “Tiger’s tourney.” That had a different meaning when it first began, when the player/host was at the top of his sport, a legitimate threat to win said tournament every time he stepped on the course. In fact, he c Could You Have a Drinking Problem and Not Know It? 07/28/2015 08:00pm • Ask your friends if they think you have a drinking problem, and they'll most likely say no -- even if you did have a few too many at the last party. Look inside your fridge, and you'll find a few half-full bottles of wine or a 12-pack of beer -- no more or less than what you'd find in most people's 8 Ways to Vacation Right and Recharge Your Health 07/27/2015 08:00pm • By 6 a.m., Sam Clarke is usually already on a call with an Asian tech company halfway around the world. By the afternoon, she switches to calls in the U.S. And until she goes to bed, she keeps an eye on her email. On a bad week, Clarke, a sales manager for a software startup in San Francisco, clock How to Save When Outlet Shopping 07/17/2015 08:00am • During the summer months, and especially as families prepare kids to head back to school, outlet shopping is a popular activity. Not only is it nice to walk around an outdoor mall in warm weather, but outlet stores have a reputation for lower prices, closeout sales and deep discounts. If you're p Hall of Famer Randy Johnson finds life after sports through the lens 07/17/2015 02:28am • WASHINGTON — Once they step off the field for the last time, many athletes vanish from the public’s consciousness. Even the most popular and famous in their day are replaced by the next generation of stars, remembered only by a jersey painted on the wall or hung from the rafters, dragged out for