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Maryland looks at new ways to protect kids on social media 02/13/2023 11:12pm • Lawmakers in Maryland are proposing new protections for kids using social media, and many parents are on board. Christine McComas is from Howard County. Her daughter Grace was 15 when she died by suicide, after experiencing online bullying. More Local News More Maryland News High Paying Jobs Without a Degree 02/13/2023 07:00pm • You don't need a four-year degree to score these jobs.There are many options for high-paying jobs without getting an expensive college education. The jobs on this list require a high school diploma, and some are accessible with postsecondary education and training. Others require certification or a What You Should Know About Roof Replacement 02/12/2023 07:00pm • Roof replacement is a big investment, but it's something that many homeowners must inevitably address. A sturdy roof protects your home and everyone who lives there, boosts your home's curb appeal and you'll likely recoup a big chunk of the roofing costs if you decide to sell your home. But for the Plans for anti-gay club found on student's computer in Rockville middle school 02/12/2023 02:30pm • A Rockville, Maryland, middle school student is facing punishment after plans to create a "homophobe" club was found on their computer by school officials. On Friday, the principal of Earle B. Wood Middle School sent an email to parents saying that a teacher had found a presentation and Google fo Another instance of antisemitism found in Montgomery Co. school 02/11/2023 06:19am • A flyer containing antisemitic language was found just after dismissal Tuesday at Northwood High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. This is the second time a hate-filled flyer has been posted in the same place at the school, according to administrators, who removed the flyer. More Mont How to Network at Happy Hour 02/09/2023 07:00pm • Happy hour isn't just about grabbing a few beers after work to blow off steam -- it's also an excellent opportunity to network. Whether you want to make new professional contacts, explore business opportunities or find the career of your dreams, attending happy hour networking events can help you ge Tech program in Arlington shows it's easy to learn coding, organizers say 02/07/2023 03:47pm • Knowing how to write computer code has become a valuable skill in today's increasingly digital world, but learning how to do it can seem like a daunting task. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli) Knowing how to write computer code has become a valuable skill in today's increasingly digital world, but learning h Virginia explores ways to prevent human trafficking 02/07/2023 12:24am • Experts on human trafficking say the problem is all around us, and a yearlong study in Virginia has sparked several recommendations to combat sex and labor human trafficking. The Virginia Commission on Human Trafficking Prevention and Survivor Support, formed last year by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, sub DC's mayor wants to make changes to controversial criminal code 02/06/2023 02:02pm • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wants criminals to be held accountable, and she says the changes she's proposing to the District's new criminal code to increase penalties for certain crimes will send that message. The District's new Revised Criminal Code that passed last month generally keeps police, pr 5 legitimate lessons the Commanders could learn from Super Bowl-bound Eagles 02/06/2023 12:51pm • Five lessons Commanders could learn from Super Bowl-bound Eagles originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington   In Week 17 of the 2020 campaign, the then Football Team defeated a then 4-10-1 Eagles bunch at Lincoln Financial Field to clinch a shaky-but-still-real NFC East title. That Va. Senate Democrats kill Youngkin-backed bill on school awards 02/04/2023 07:07am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Senate Democrats this week voted down a priority measure for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin that would have required student and parental notification about certain scholastic awards. Youngkin sought the legislation in response to concerns about how some northern V How to Find Private School Scholarships 02/02/2023 07:00pm • A private school can offer advantages, from small classes to top-notch facilities. But it often comes with a hefty price tag. There are more than 22,000 private K-12 schools in the U.S., costing an average of $12,350 annually, according to December 2021 figures from the Education Data Initiative. Wh What's the Best Cryptocurrency to Invest in Now? 6 Contenders 02/02/2023 07:00pm • Here are six of the top cryptocurrencies for 2023.After a horrendous showing in 2022, when even the best cryptocurrencies saw their values plunge dramatically, crypto is back on its feet again to start 2023. The market value of the controversial asset class surged about 32% in January alone, soaring DC police chief worries criminal code overhaul doesn't support victims of violence 02/01/2023 05:45am • While Congress considers a revamp of D.C.'s archaic criminal code, one of the bill's most outspoken critics has a message for federal lawmakers during their review process: Justice for the victim matters, too. In an interview with WTOP's "DMV Download" podcast, D.C. police Chief Robert Contee sai Why Tax Refunds May Be Smaller in 2023 01/30/2023 07:00pm • Last year's tax refunds were supersized for many families. Economic impact payments, an increased child tax credit and expanded eligibility for other tax breaks helped boost the average refund to $3,039 in 2022, a 7.5% increase from the year before. Now, many pandemic-related enhancements to tax cre