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Montgomery Co. mask mandate may end Thursday, middle schools to host vaccine hubs for kids 10/26/2021 02:39pm • Lawmakers in Montgomery County, Maryland, say the indoor mask mandate put in place in August amid the delta variant surge will end a day earlier than initially planned, as long as the transmission of the virus holds at current levels. The indoor mask mandate is now set to lift at 12:01 a.m. Thurs Doesn't quite fit: Smartphone wallets provide ease of proof for COVID-19 vaccination 10/26/2021 12:54pm • The issue has existed since the early days of COVID-19 vaccines -- the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cardboard vaccine card measuring 4 inches by 3 inches fits clumsily in a standard wallet. It's too big to slide into a driver's license slot, and too long to fold in half neatly. " How Remote Work Could Affect Your Income Tax 10/26/2021 12:00am • Remote work continues to be commonplace amid the coronavirus pandemic, which experts say has only served to speed up the trend of increased teleworking. Remote work is often appealing to employees seeking more flexibility, but in some cases remote work can also offer tax advantages alongside reduce Traffic-circle turmoil and roadwork revulsion: Another satirical guide to navigating DC's traffic 10/22/2021 04:49am • Traffic near the Lincoln Memorial. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) Editor’s note: Making fun of D.C. traffic is nothing new, but as a veteran traffic reporter, WTOP’s Dave Dildine can do it like few others. Remember, everything written here comes from a place of love (and maybe just a smidge from a plac Opioid crisis magnifies importance of getting old drugs out of medicine cabinets 10/21/2021 11:52am • Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and this year it's happening during a surge in opioid deaths. Disposing of old prescription drugs is all the more important because they have been linked to the use of heroin. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reported that "a study of youn Nellie's Sports Bar will pay fine, have liquor license suspended for assault 10/21/2021 08:02am • A Northwest D.C. bar is being fined, and its liquor license suspended for a week, as punishment for an incident in which a private security guard dragged a young Black woman down the stairs. Viral cell phone video showing 22-year-old Keisha Young being dragged headfirst down a stairwell at Ne Is There a Lack of Diversity in Private Schools? 10/20/2021 12:00am • As millions of people took to the streets last year to protest for racial justice across America, Black students began to relay stories about what they experience in private schools on a popular Philadelphia-area platform called Black Main Line Speaks. The students told of white students using char 30 Apps and Websites to Help You Make Money 10/20/2021 12:00am • If you're looking for ways to earn extra money beyond a day job, numerous websites and apps can help you do just that. In many cases, you can leverage resources you already have -- your phone, your car, the junk in your garage -- to earn additional income. You'll see what we mean in a moment. Here a How to Talk to Someone Who's Hesitant to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine 10/20/2021 12:00am • For Dr. Gabriel Lockhart, a pulmonologist and critical care intensivist at National Jewish Health in Denver, the question of how best to approach loved ones who are vaccine hesitant hit very close to home. Lockhart, who is also the director of the intensive care unit for National Jewish Health, has More non-prescription meds are coming to Md. vending machines 10/19/2021 12:13pm • A Pharmabox kiosk sells over-the-counter medications like Advil and Pepto-Bismol at Arundel Mills Mall, as shown on Oct. 14, 2021. (Rachel Logan/ Capital News Service) ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Vending machines in Maryland can now stock everything from allergy relief to some contraception along with can Frederick creates task force to tackle late-night bar noise, code violations 10/19/2021 08:05am • The City of Frederick, Maryland, has a new task force aimed at dealing with increased bar noise at night, liquor and code violations, as well as some rare cases of vandalism. Citing "an uptick in community concerns," Frederick police recently launched the Nighttime Economy Taskforce in coordinati Best places to retire in 2022 10/19/2021 12:00am • Find your ideal retirement spot. You might be able to save money and improve your quality of life by relocating to a retirement spot that better suits your interests and budget. A new U.S. News analysis compares the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the country as potential places to retire. The Anne Arundel County school complex put on lockdown after report of a possible gun 10/18/2021 05:33pm • Old Mill High School and Old Mill Middle School in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, went into lockdown Monday afternoon after a student reported seeing another student with a possible gun, which turned out to be a BB gun. “Shortly before dismissal, a student at Old Mill High School reported that Howard University responds to students' concerns about housing 10/17/2021 06:32pm • Last week students at Howard University took over the Blackburn University Center to protest against housing conditions and lack of student representation on the school's board of trustees. The board of trustees responded Saturday in a release, saying "Simply put, we hear you and we continue to w Data Doctors: A look at some of the new Windows 11 security requirements 10/15/2021 05:20pm • Q: What are the TPM and Secure Boot that Windows 11 is requiring? A: As the buzz around Windows 11 continues to grow, Microsoft has taken steps to ensure it will be what the company calls "The Most Secure Version of Windows Ever." Internet-connected devices are in a constant battle with potent