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Lower gas prices are encouraging some people to travel for Memorial Day weekend

Lower gas prices are encouraging some people to travel for Memorial Day weekend

Shopping for a computer? How to get a good deal, even with tariffs

Shopping for a computer? How to get a good deal, even with tariffs

May 23

Hyundai’s Kona Limited packs luxury into small package

Vacation destinations that raise peak season rental rates the most, study says

Vacation destinations that raise peak season rental rates the most, study says

How companies convince you to buy things you really don’t need

How companies convince you to buy things you really don’t need

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Arlington Co. aims to tamp effects of federal workforce cuts; Youngkin says ‘Virginia is booming’

Arlington Co. aims to tamp effects of federal workforce cuts; Youngkin says ‘Virginia is booming’

Historic Black settlement in Gainesville rezoned for 210 new homes

Historic Black settlement in Gainesville rezoned for 210 new homes

Volkswagen ID. Buzz

May 19

Car Review: VW’s head-turning retro van is just out of reach — for now

Paying for Metro will soon be easier and faster with just a tap of your credit card

Paying for Metro will soon be easier and faster with just a tap of your credit card

Data Doctors: How to use the Windows battery life report

Data Doctors: How to use the Windows battery life report

New car prices rising as tariffs start to take hold

New car prices rising as tariffs start to take hold

If you’re selling your home, you’re going up against cable TV

If you’re selling your home, you’re going up against cable TV

Exterior of the Ford Maverick.

May 13

Car Review: A wrong righted, the 2025 Ford Maverick hybrid can now come with AWD

2025 Volvo XC60 T8 AWD Polestar Engineered

May 12

Car Review: Special Volvo SUV dials up speed, luxury

Drought concerns highlight lack of backup water supply in DC, Arlington

Drought concerns highlight lack of backup water supply in DC, Arlington

Toymaker LEGO doubles down on Virginia with new warehouse and distribution center

Toymaker LEGO doubles down on Virginia with new warehouse and distribution center

First in nation affordable communal living space for LGBTQ+ seniors opens in DC

First in nation affordable communal living space for LGBTQ+ seniors opens in DC

DC metro (almost) tops a list for working mothers

DC metro (almost) tops a list for working mothers

Data Doctors: How to safely add fonts

Data Doctors: How to safely add fonts

Maryland joins suit against Trump administration on electric vehicles

Maryland joins suit against Trump administration on electric vehicles

Considering flowers for mom this Mother’s Day? Be prepared for higher prices

Considering flowers for mom this Mother’s Day? Be prepared for higher prices

Energy Star, efficiency program that has steered consumer choice, targeted in cuts

Energy Star, efficiency program that has steered consumer choice, targeted in cuts

Swarovski returns to DC with Georgetown store

Swarovski returns to DC with Georgetown store

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