Washington
We loved living in the DC area but moved to the Pittsburgh suburbs so we could finally save money and buy a house
- My husband and I lived in the DC metro area for nearly 20 years before we left.
- We grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Pittsburgh so we could save for and buy a house.
- Although the DC metro area was great, we’re happy being homeowners in the Pittsburgh suburbs.
Although we grew up in Pennsylvania, my husband and I spent nearly 20 years building our lives in the Washington, DC, area.
We loved it and thought we’d live there forever, but our plans changed when we got married in 2021 and started looking to buy our first home.
We soon realized we couldn’t afford much in Rockville, Maryland, where we’d lived for eight years, or any other part of the DC metro area.
After pricing some homes, it dawned on us that we’d be about halfway to my hometown in Pittsburgh before we could even think about affording a decent house.
At that point, we thought, why not go back to our roots? So in 2022, after two decades in the DC area, we packed up our apartment and moved four hours north to Pittsburgh.
It was hard to save for a home when we lived in a high-cost-of-living area
Richard T. Nowitz/Getty Images
Although we loved living in a big city with plenty of choices for everything from grocery stores to transportation to museums and theaters, we struggled to save for a down payment while living in the DC area.
After all, those perks — and walkability — came with a fairly high cost of living. DC is one of the most expensive cities to live in in the US. Rockville was no bargain, either, with the cost of living there estimated to be 37% higher than the national average, according to Paycale.
Even ordering food or going on a dinner date was pricey — we couldn’t have a night out without spending at least $100.
On the other hand, Pittsburgh has long been considered one of the most affordable cities to live in and buy a home in.
When we left the DC area, we lived in an apartment in Pittsburgh for a year and a half and were actually able to save money while house hunting.
We also found way more houses within our budget here. According to Realtor.com, the median home price in Pittsburgh is about $259,000, compared to $619,000 in Rockville.
We’re now in our first home in a Pittsburgh suburb, and we love it
Eventually, we found a ranch home in a cozy neighborhood about 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.
Although there’s not as much to do here as there was in Rockville, Pittsburgh has continued to win us over.
Our neighborhood is made up of a series of cul-de-sacs, and we were pleasantly surprised to see how close the neighbors on our street are.
We were welcomed with open arms and have enjoyed getting to know the friendly couples, sweet pets, and adorable children who live nearby.
Plus, it’s been great to live closer to more family members and attend more birthday parties and holiday gatherings without having to travel far.
Washington
Road closures in place for White House Easter Egg Roll
The White House Easter Egg Roll returns Monday with a patriotic theme to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Road closures and parking restrictions near the White House went into effect early Monday and may affect your evening commute, too. See a full list below.
For the main event, children from across the country will use a wooden spoon to roll a real egg down the South Lawn at the White House. In addition to the roll, families can join fun activities, including writing cards to service members and egg hunts.
First lady Melania Trump, second lady Usha Vance and several Trump administration officials are scheduled to read stories to kids.
The egg roll is one of the oldest White House traditions, dating back to the 1870s.
Road closures and parking restrictions for White House Easter Egg Roll 2026
The Metropolitan Police Department released the following list of road closures.
On Monday, April 6, 2026, the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
- 17th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW
- Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 18th Street, NW
- 15th Street from F Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
- On Monday, April 6, 2026, the following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
- 17th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Independence Avenue, SW
- 15th Street from F Street, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
- Constitution Avenue from 14th Street to 18th Street, NW
On Monday, April 6, 2026, the following streets will be restricted to local vehicle traffic only, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
- 17th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to H Street, NW
- C Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
- D Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
- E Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
- F Street from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
- Pennsylvania Avenue from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
- New York Avenue from 17th Street to 18th Street, NW
- Lower Pennsylvania Avenue/E Street from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW
- Upper Pennsylvania Avenue from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW (hotel traffic only)
- 15th Street from F Street to H Street, NW
- F Street from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW
- G Street from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW
- New York Avenue from 14th Street to 15th Street, NW
You can find timely updates on the DC Police Traffic X page.
Washington
This Day in History: Booker T. Washington was born
(WDBJ) – April 5, 1856:
Booker T. Washington was born in Franklin County, Virginia.
Washington would later gain fame for championing humanitarian efforts for African Americans, establishing the Tuskegee Institute, a school for African Americans, in 1881.
Gray Media, parent company of WDBJ7, is celebrating the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States of America with a year-long look at our country called “We the People”.
Copyright 2026 WDBJ. All rights reserved.
Washington
Freeman, Pages lead another offensive barrage by the Dodgers in a 10-5 win over Washington – WTOP News
Freddie Freeman hit two-run doubles in the first and second innings and Andy Pages added a three-run homer in the fifth to help the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 10-5 rout of the Washington Nationals.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Freddie Freeman hit two-run doubles in the first and second innings and Andy Pages added a three-run homer in the fifth to help the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 10-5 rout of the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
Pages went 3 for 5 to raise his average to .500 (15 for 30) on the young season. The Dodgers have scored 23 runs on 32 hits in the first two games of this series despite losing Mookie Betts in the first inning Saturday because of lower back pain.
Tyler Glasnow (1-0) allowed two runs and four hits in six innings. He struck out nine with two walks.
Jake Irvin (1-1) allowed six runs and eight hits in four innings.
CJ Abrams homered for the Nationals.
Miguel Rojas, who replaced Betts at shortstop before the bottom of the first, hit a sacrifice fly in the second to make it 3-0. Then Freeman hit his second double of the game.
The Dodgers used the Automated Ball-Strike System to score another run in the third. Alex Call successfully challenged a called third strike with two outs, then hit an RBI single.
Luis García Jr. got Washington on the board with an RBI triple in the third, and Curtis Mead doubled home a run in the fourth, but Pages connected off reliever Brad Lord to make it 9-2.
Kyle Tucker hit an RBI single in the seventh for the final Los Angeles run.
Will Smith had three hits for the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani had two.
Garcia finished a homer shy of the cycle for Washington, and Abrams hit a two-run shot in the eighth.
Up next
The Dodgers try for a sweep Sunday, sending Roki Sasaki (0-0) to the mound against Foster Griffin (1-0).
___
AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb
Copyright
© 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.
-
South-Carolina1 week agoSouth Carolina vs TCU predictions for Elite Eight game in March Madness
-
Atlanta, GA2 days ago1 teenage girl killed, another injured in shooting at Piedmont Park, police say
-
Vermont1 week ago
Skier dies after fall at Sugarbush Resort
-
Movie Reviews4 days agoVaazha 2 first half review: Hashir anchors a lively, chaos-filled teen tale
-
Politics1 week agoTrump’s Ballroom Design Has Barely Been Scrutinized
-
Atlanta, GA1 week agoFetishist ‘No Kings’ protester in mask drags ‘Trump’ and ‘JD Vance’ behind her wheelchair
-
Entertainment4 days agoInside Ye’s first comeback show at SoFi Stadium
-
Politics1 week agoJD Vance says he was ‘obsessed’ with UFOs, believes aliens are actually ‘demons’