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The Frugal Traveler: How to enjoy Miami on a budget

May 12, 2019 at 3:07 a.m.

Known for bling and Beyonce sightings, Miami isn't usually celebrated for its affordability. So how do you have a financially-feasible getaway in this city filled with glitz and glamour? Enjoy...

The over-texting boss

August 23, 2021 at 12:25 a.m.

Question: When I started this job, my boss asked for my cell phone number in case of an emergency. After a while, he began sending text messages that had nothing...

The over-texting boss

May 13, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

Question: When I started this job, my boss asked for my cell phone number in case of an emergency. After a while, he began sending text messages that had nothing...

When pets go to college, some students say life is just easier

August 23, 2021 at 12:23 a.m.

Lilly, a 10-week-old yellow lab, comes bounding out of the door of the University of Maryland's off-campus University Club apartments. Being pulled behind her is Jenny Kline, a Maryland junior...

When pets go to college, some students say life is just easier

May 13, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

Lilly, a 10-week-old yellow lab, comes bounding out of the door of the University of Maryland's off-campus University Club apartments. Being pulled behind her is Jenny Kline, a Maryland junior...

Finz at Sandestin is popular for its Caribbean-influenced cuisine and surfside dining.

Oil spill? Not that you can see from this Gulf Coast resort

May 12, 2019 at 3:03 a.m.

DESTIN, Fla. — The dolphins, silvery and serene, skimmed through the translucent Gulf of Mexico in rhythm with the fluttering sails of the catamaran. The catamaran's passengers peered at the...

Kids’ Table: Nutrition in a nutshell

June 18, 2018 at 10:40 a.m.

Nuts are an easily portable and tasty snack for kids, if allergies are not an issue. Tuck a bag into a lunch box or a backpack for days when the...

Kids’ Table: Nutrition in a nutshell

August 23, 2021 at 12:09 a.m.

Nuts are an easily portable and tasty snack for kids, if allergies are not an issue. Tuck a bag into a lunch box or a backpack for days when the...

Boats rest peacefully at dockside while their owners enjoy breakfast at a nearby restaurant in Biscayne Bay, Florida.

The Frugal Traveler: Travel Florida by boat and still save money

May 12, 2019 at 3:00 a.m.

Our mid-afternoon cruise on Biscayne Bay was steered by an unusual partnership. The joint owners of the boat operated with a clear division of labor. One owner fueled the boat...

And suddenly, Kevin Hart is hot

August 22, 2021 at 11:41 p.m.

Kevin Hart's stock is soaring. Over the last few years, the 31-year-old former shoe salesman's self-deprecating humor and everyman storytelling charm has left audiences in stitches across the country. But...

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