Record numbers of Maryland residents are expected to travel for the year-end holidays due in part to lower gas prices and a longer holiday travel window.

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Gov.-elect Larry Hogan is helping Maryland's Jewish community celebrate Hanukkah by lighting a 30-foot menorah in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

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The year-end holidays are when the interests of donors and charities are most in sync. However, after several disturbing news reports, I decided it was time to revisit how to give away money. With a bit of digging and diligence, you can make your generosity more effective and efficient.

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Maryland law firms and businesses do their share to help the needy, particularly during the holiday season. We would like to recognize those efforts and share them with readers as we do every year at this time.

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Maryland State Police say accumulating snow in western Maryland is contributing to numerous traffic accidents across the region on the day before Thanksgiving.

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Macy’s cut its profit outlook after a sales shortfall in its latest quarter, suggesting that shoppers can expect another discount-laden holiday shopping season.

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A snaggletooth 8-year-old. A middle schooler with a punk rocker bob cut and big earrings. Tween siblings with a penchant for playing. These are among the young power brokers who will determine the toys that will be under Christmas trees this year.

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Forget August. The real silly season is upon us. As evidence, I present the forecast of a 13 percent increase in holiday sales made by Forrester Research, as cited in The New York Times this week. Color me skeptical.

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Here are some news items to get the week started.

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NEW YORK — Holiday shoppers were more than willing to spend during the holiday season, if they saw big discounts or were shopping online. Sales rose 3.8 percent from last year for November and December combined, according to the National ...

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