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The 5 Top Health and Wellness Trends in Cruising 11/12/2018 07:00pm • In today's health-focused world, many vacationers aren't willing to disrupt their diet and fitness routines for a week of fun. In response to passenger demands, cruise lines are expanding their health and wellness offerings, providing travelers with nutritious food options, unique fitness opportunit How to Avoid Medicare Scams 11/12/2018 07:00pm • According to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, scams against government and private health care insurers form the largest type of insurance fraud -- by far. No one knows exactly how much money is lost through health care fraud, but it is likely in the tens of billions of dollars a year, the gro Why top-quality auto repairs don't have to cost more 11/12/2018 04:00pm • WASHINGTON — Taking your car to a highly regarded repair shop doesn't necessarily mean you'll pay higher-than-average prices for the work, according to a local consumers' group that's evaluated more than 520 D.C.-area auto repair shops for quality and price. "If they do great work, they're just Veterans Day freebies and deals 11/12/2018 07:12am • WASHINGTON — In honor of Veterans Day, here are numerous freebies and discounts for veterans and active-duty members of the military, including meals, haircuts, museum admission, car washes and more. Many require you to show a military ID. WTOP has also included some Veterans Day events and off New Howard Co. exec may halt demolition of historic Ellicott City buildings 11/12/2018 04:11am • WASHINGTON — The newly-elected county executive of Howard County will look for options "to avoid the need for the demolition of lower Main Street," in flood-prone Ellicott City, WTOP has learned. Calvin Ball, a Democrat who defeated Republican Allan Kittleman, said he is ready to move forward w 8 Stocks That American Teenagers Love 11/11/2018 07:00pm • These brands are hot for young consumers.Investors are always looking ahead to the next big trend in the market. Traditionally, younger Americans have been trendsetters in the economy, so it's always wise for investors to keep an eye on what Generation Z is buying. U.S. investment bank Piper Jaffray What to buy and what not to buy on Cyber Monday 11/11/2018 07:00pm • Cyber Monday — the endpoint of a long holiday shopping weekend that starts the Monday after Thanksgiving — originally served as the online counterpoint to Black Friday. But that line has become blurred over time as Black Friday deals have moved increasingly online, and technology has shifted con What Is Assisted Living? 11/11/2018 07:00pm • For many older adults, advancing age means they'll face a time when living alone is no longer feasible. Certain aspects of daily living become more challenging, and if you find that you often need assistance to do things like caring for your home and yourself, it might be time to consider moving in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Falls Despite Record Singles Day 11/11/2018 07:00pm • Less than three weeks before American retailers and shoppers kick of the massive Black Friday holiday sales event, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE: BABA) reported a record $30.8 billion in gross merchandise volume (GMV) for its Singles Day shopping event over the weekend. Analysts say long-term inve You can now drink while shopping at Village at Leesburg 11/09/2018 12:08pm • WASHINGTON — You can sip your wine or cocktail while walking around at Village at Leesburg now. The Loudoun County mixed-use development is the first in Loudoun County to take advantage of a new Virginia law that allows patrons to carry drinks with them in to-go cups as they shop. Village at Weed woes: How to prep your garden for next season 11/09/2018 06:28am • Mary in Annapolis writes: "I love listening to you on WTOP and heard you address this topic over the summer. But, what do I do now to reduce the number of weeds I’ll have to deal with next spring?" Great topic, Mary — and there’s a lot you can do now to have fewer weed woes next season. Designing a winter wonderland: Lucketts decks out house for holidays 11/08/2018 12:22am • WASHINGTON — When others are taking down lights, packing up ornaments and dragging dry trees to the curb, Suzanne Eblen and Amy Whyte are just starting on their Christmas shopping. Each January, the business partners head out to trade shows and load up on the latest in garland, pillows, lights, The Top 10 Dow Jones Dividend Stocks 11/07/2018 07:00pm • Prime time to consider dividend stocks.After a hard-fought midterm election inserted uncertainty into our politics and volatility into the markets, now is a pretty good time to look at dividend stocks as a strong foundation for your portfolio. And what better place to look for dividend stocks than t As Amazon rumors intensify, advocates worry Arlington won’t press for affordable housing help 11/07/2018 01:45pm • As all signs continue to suggest that Crystal City will soon become home to at least half of Amazon’s new headquarters, affordable housing advocates are increasingly concerned that Arlington won’t force the tech giant to take action to mitigate the new office’s impact on housing prices in the Bethesda Bagels opens its doors in Rosslyn 11/07/2018 10:00am • A new Bethesda Bagels location opened its doors yesterday (Nov. 6) across from the Rosslyn Metro station. Located at 1851 N. Moore Street, this is the first location in Arlington for Bethesda Bagels, which has two shops in D.C. to go along with the original in Bethesda, Md., founded i