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DC introduces new 'soda tax' 03/30/2021 08:00am • If you live in D.C. and need that extra jolt from a Red Bull or Mountain Dew, you might be paying quite a bit more when you go to the counter if a newly introduced tax is passed. The legislation before the D.C. Council would place a $.015 cent-per-ounce excise tax any on sugary drinks like sodas, 15 Top Memorial Day Weekend Getaways 03/30/2021 12:00am • For many across the country, a weekend getaway has been nothing more than a pipe dream since the coronavirus pandemic began in March 2020. But as more and more Americans become eligible for and are receiving COVID-19 vaccines, those who have spent more than a year refraining from travel may finally Political newcomer from Glen Echo eyeing run for Maryland governor: ‘I know what I don’t know’ 03/29/2021 09:43am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. When Woody McCutchen, a veteran foundation leader, grants administrator and government official, heard that his old friend Jon Baron was t Best Grocery Delivery Services in 2021 03/29/2021 12:00am • The COVID-19 pandemic may have introduced a lot of people to grocery delivery services, but many consumers will continue having their groceries delivered to their doorsteps even when the pandemic is a distant memory. After all, there are a lot of advantages of grocery delivery. "These grocery deliv Two years on, The Freshman finally opening in Crystal City 03/26/2021 08:45am • Area restaurateur Nick Freshman was the first to bet on Amazon’s HQ2 when he signed a lease for a new restaurant in Crystal City in 2019, the first retail lease announced by developer and new Amazon Landlord JBG Smith following the tech giant’s announcement to locate its headquarters expansion i More time to buy alcohol in Montgomery County 03/26/2021 05:50am • Adults in Montgomery County, Maryland, will soon have more time to shop for their favorite spirits and other alcoholic beverages. Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services said it will loosen some restrictions at 25 of its 26 county-run liquor stores starting April 1. Those Anacostia Arts Center promotes Black fashion, food, health in Southeast DC 03/26/2021 01:33am • Since 2013, Anacostia Arts Center has inspired Good Hope Road in Southeast D.C. When the pandemic subsides, head over the bridge to support Black-owned businesses. "The Anacostia Arts Center is such a palette cleanser for the city," ARCH Development Associate Creative Director Jess Rando 3 Cheap REITs to Buy for an Economic Recovery 03/26/2021 12:00am • As vaccines continue to be administered in higher quantities and huge portions of the economy begin to reopen, investors are trying to determine how they should invest in a post-pandemic world. With tech stocks dropping and the market's momentum cycling toward value investments, it's clear that all 5 Undervalued Dividend Stocks to Buy 03/25/2021 12:00am • It seems like 2021 has been the best of times and the worst of times on Wall Street. While stimulus checks are dropping into checking accounts and vaccines are slowly but surely distributed across the U.S., there remain lingering fears of economic struggles as well as the potential risk of inflation The 19 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World 03/25/2021 12:00am • Few destinations are as synonymous with relaxation as beaches. From tranquil options close to iconic sights to rugged spots that feel worlds away from reality, there are plenty of incredible choices across the globe. To decide which beautiful shorelines to prioritize, U.S. Â鶹´«Ã½ compiled this select Police looking for witnesses to sex assault near Tysons Walmart 03/24/2021 07:13am • Police are looking for people who may have seen a sexual assault near the Walmart in Tysons, Virginia, in early March. Fairfax County police said Mohamed Sadek Souidi, 27, of no fixed address, is suspected of assaulting a woman outside the Tysons West shopping center on the 1500 block of Corners Payday Advance Apps 03/24/2021 12:00am • The TV commercials make payday advance apps sound so wonderful, so helpful, so perfect. Are you short on cash? Well, just get your paycheck a couple of days early. You can't blame anyone for viewing those ads warily. When companies promise you easy cash, generally you can expect serious fees attach Howard Co. police seek public's help in 40-year-old cold case 03/21/2021 03:58pm • Police in Howard County are calling out for tips in a double homicide and arson case where a couple was killed while sleeping in their home 40 years ago. Joseph Selby, 56, and his wife Betty, 51, went home from having drinks with friends at a local restaurant on Frederick Road in Ellicott City an Jonathan Weiss' quest to build the finest sound amplification system ever 03/20/2021 12:11pm • The unveiling of what might be the best record player in the world happened in Brooklyn, New York, but it began in an old clothing factory in rural Pennsylvania. "This is the most sensual fun you will have that will not end you up in a 12-step program," Johnathan Weiss told CBS Â鶹´«Ã½' Jeff Glo How Can You Prequalify for a Personal Loan? 03/18/2021 12:00am • Prequalifying for a personal loan allows a lender to evaluate your basic financial information to determine your chances of approval before you apply without hurting your credit. Lenders check credit using soft inquiries, which do not affect credit scores, and provide prequalified borrowers prelimi