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New year, new laws: January 2021 legislation goes into effect in DC, Maryland and Virginia 12/30/2020 03:57pm • With the new year just around the corner, some D.C.-area jurisdictions have new laws on the books. Here's a brief compilation of laws and regulations slated to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter. Virginia Holding a cellphone while driving: It鈥檚 illegal to hold a cellphone whil Marylanders urged to buy local in 2021 to lift the 'spirits' of businesses 12/30/2020 11:50am • This content is sponsored by the Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services. After getting hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and enduring such a tragic and trying year, business owners in Maryland are hoping for a bright start in 2021 as consumers recover, look to the future and use their dol 2020's biggest winners and losers in business 12/30/2020 07:14am • In a year of widespread and often devastating hardships, no business or industry came through 2020 untouched by the Covid-19 pandemic. But for some key sectors, the news wasn't all bad. Here's a look at the biggest winners and losers in 2020 and a preview of what the yea Wine of the Week: Champagne wines for New Year鈥檚 Eve 12/30/2020 04:10am • There is nothing quite like wine with bubbles to create a festive atmosphere and elevate the last night of the year to celebratory status. F. Scott Fitzgerald once proclaimed, 鈥淭oo much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right.鈥� Let鈥檚 face it: Champagne was made for New Retirement Resolutions for 2021 12/30/2020 12:00am • The New Year presents a time to jump-start your retirement savings. Making a few changes now could allow you to retire with less stress and a bigger nest egg. Here are some retirement resolutions to make for 2021: -- Create a retirement plan.-- Qualify for a 401(k) match.-- Pay off debt.-- Decrease New sports betting app debuts in DC 12/29/2020 11:52am • A new sports betting app has set up shop in D.C. 鈥� providing fresh competition for the city鈥檚 own betting app. The William Hill sportsbook company, which already runs a pop-up sportsbook inside Capital One Arena, launched its mobile app on Tuesday, the company said in a news release. The W White's Ferry river crossing in Montgomery Co. ceases operations after court decision 12/29/2020 02:47am • The operator of White's Ferry, the historic Potomac River crossing in Poolesville, Maryland, announced Monday it would close up shop immediately following a judge's decision in a decade-long court case brought by a Virginia property owner. As a result, the ferry operator, which has docked on the What to Do With Unwanted Gift Cards 12/29/2020 12:00am • Like fruitcake, unwanted gift cards have become something of an unpleasant holiday tradition. It's understandable that not every gift card will hit its mark. Maybe you received a gift card to a hardware store but aren't a DIYer, or to a fast-food chain but you're trying to eat healthier. These unwa How to dispose of your Christmas tree and holiday greenery in 2021 12/28/2020 09:21pm • When the holiday season is over, what do you do with that tree? Here鈥檚 your comprehensive guide to responsibly disposing of your tree and other holiday greenery in the D.C. region. D.C. Holiday trees and greenery in the nation鈥檚 capital will be collected from Department of Public Works-service DC launches collection program to pick up Christmas trees 12/28/2020 12:36pm • Christmas trees light up the holiday season, but at some point, the lights have to come down. To help D.C. residents dispose of their trees and other greenery, the city鈥檚 Department of Public Works launched its collection program Monday. Residents can drop off their trees at one of four locatio How young drivers can steer clear of costly car insurance 12/28/2020 07:00am • Insurance costs for drivers in their early 20s can be staggering 鈥� after teenagers, young adults have some of the highest car insurance rates in the country. In fact, the average car insurance rate for drivers 20 to 25 years old is about $2,200 a year for full coverage, according to a 2020 Nerd Tips to make sure your holiday gift return process goes smoothly 12/27/2020 10:09pm • In the best of times, no one likes standing in line in order to return an item at a store like Target or Walmart. But in a pandemic, most people are looking to limit their time spent around other people. That being said, if you happened to get a holiday gift recently that you don't love, it would Medical scrub maker faces delays in mailing protective gear to frontline workers 12/27/2020 08:26pm • Because the pandemic has increased how many people are shopping online, a medical scrub supply company is reporting major delays in frontline workers getting their uniforms. Instead of waiting a day or two, some people buying scrubs are waiting up to three weeks for them to arrive. "Between th Manassas businesses work together to donate festive food for the holidays 12/26/2020 07:28pm • Some Virginians impacted by the coronavirus are getting special deliveries this holiday season. Cakes By Happy Eatery in Manassas has been preparing and donating food to local families in need every Thursday since March. "We have all of the basic ingredients here at the bakery and we have the Archaeologists unearth ancient 'snack bar' in Pompeii 12/26/2020 12:05pm • The city of Pompeii was buried in a devastating volcanic eruption in 79 AD, but archaeologists are still uncovering extraordinary structures in the region. On Saturday, they unveiled their latest discovery 鈥� an extremely well preserved ancient "snack bar." The Thermopolium of Regio V would