McLEAN, Va. — If you’re a fan of Kit, Addy or Josefina, you probably squealed with delight when you found out an American Girl store was opening at Tysons Corner. And you’re not alone. Several thousand girls and their parents ...

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My parents, like many other parents, wanted more for their children. Specifically, they hoped that we would go out, get an education and have careers where we don’t have to wear a name badge. To them, that was progress. In ...

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WASHINGTON — U.S. businesses advertised fewer jobs in April than the previous month, a sign that hiring could remain weak in the coming months. Employers posted 3 million job openings, down from 3.1 million from March, the Labor Department said ...

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NEW YORK — Shoppers are showing signs of pulling back on spending on discretionary items like clothing and home goods as gasoline and groceries eat up more of their paychecks. Those pressures led many retailers on Thursday to report only ...

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It’s all about the fit. When you’ve been shopping for just the right thing, that’s all you want: For that perfect article of clothing to look good on you. As long as it’s not stretching across the shoulders, too long ...

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NEW YORK — Signs that U.S. consumer demand may be weakening led to a broad sell-off in stocks Friday, setting the market on course for its third week of losses. Retailers Gap Inc. and Aeropostale each lost more than 15 ...

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Maryland’s real estate community is already gussying up for the party of the year on May 23 — in Las Vegas. At least 800 are expected to show up at the Encore Beach Club, part of the Wynn Resort complex, ...

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Embrace your inner 4-year-old and climb up into the padded seat of a big truck cab. Or a police car. This Saturday, the Baltimore Museum of Industry has its big truck day event, which should draw in kids from all ages ...

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WASHINGTON — Consumers spent more on gasoline, clothing and autos in April, pushing retail sales up for a 10th straight month. But much of the gain came from a surge in gasoline and food prices. Retail sales rose 0.5 percent ...

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It’s back again! The Maryland Film Festival is here for our viewing pleasure Thursday through Sunday. Tickets are $10 for most screenings, so get them soon after checking out the great schedule. John Waters will be presenting “Domaine,” while Animal ...

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