PITTSBURGH — A man armed with a semiautomatic assault-style rifle stormed the Tree of Life synagogue here Saturday and shot worshipers during Shabbat services, killing 11 and wounding six in the deadliest attack on Jews in the history of the United States.
The mass shooting targeted members of a synagogue that is an anchor of Pittsburgh’s large and close-knit Jewish community, a massacre that authorities immediately labeled a hate crime as they investigated the suspect’s history of anti-Semitic online screeds. Read More...
Do you know who loves tax season?
This is prime time for con artists and shady tax preparers. They know people are eager to land larger refunds or reduce their tax debt.
Every year, the Internal Revenue Service highlights its Dirty Dozen tax scams. These schemes are scary and increasingly sophisticated, so even the most skeptical person may not be able to avoid being victimized.
End of carouselBut soon the IRS will have in place a system that could be extraordinarily helpful in protecting people from scammers impersonating the agency, according to IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. Read More...
Where We Live | U Street corridor in Northwest Washington
While it is known for its trendy venues, the neighborhood is very much in touch with its past.
When Eric Shaw returned to the District about a year ago, he wanted to live in an area that was “close to everything.” He opted for the U Street corridor, also known as the Greater U Street Historic District.
Though the area is becoming known for its expanding array of restaurants, entertainment venues and nightlife options, the U Street corridor also is very much in touch with its past. Read More...
