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Prosecutors weigh 'heavy hammer' — felony murder — for rioters in Capitol officer's death 01/11/2021 07:19am • As federal prosecutors file charges against rioters who took part in last Wednesday's violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol, investigators continue to gather evidence in the death of Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, who died from injuries sustained during the attack. While most murder invest As fresh debate over repeal of Md. state song looms, several contenders emerge to replace it 01/08/2021 11:43am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. U.S. Rep. Jamie B. Raskin (D-Md.) spent last summer’s congressional recess focused on notes rather than votes –musical notes, that is. What Parents Should Know About Children and Taxes 01/08/2021 12:00am • If you ever wish you could get your kids to help out more around the house, at least they do their part when it comes to tax time. Which is fair. You give your kids shelter; the least they can do is act as a tax shelter. In other words, play your cards right, and your kids may help you reduce your Dozens charged so far in DC unrest; more serious charges possible 01/07/2021 10:57pm • Capitol police officers stand outside of fencing that was installed around the exterior of the Capitol grounds, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) More than 6,000 National Guard members from D.C. and elsewhere were mobilized, and a 7-foot tall fence was erected aroun Q&A: What Financial Advisors Should Know About PPP Loans 01/06/2021 12:00am • President Donald Trump last month signed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, which delivered more aid for small businesses and a $600 check to millions of Americans' bank accounts. Much of the small-business relief comes through an expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, which was in Charles County expands mobile meal bus service for students 01/05/2021 10:44pm • Charles County, Maryland, has expanded its mobile meal bus service for students to more locations. Starting Wednesday, school buses will deliver meals to additional locations Monday through Friday. And more sites may be added as they are finalized, a Charles County Public Schools news release sai An Olympic Athlete's Guide to Transforming a Setback Into an Opportunity 01/04/2021 12:00am • Over the past several years, U.S. Olympian Colleen Quigley has completely revamped her training to focus more on her mental fitness. With the postponement of the 2020 games, she's using her mental fortitude to transform a set-back into an opportunity. The 28-year-old from Portland, Oregon, competes Looking forward: Yearning for fans in the stands in 2021 01/01/2021 02:37pm • Capital One Arena is seen in this general view during tan NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) I've dealt with the present and the ban on spectators at professional sports events. That's why For 2021, States Raise Minimum Wage, Legalize Pot, Expand Paid Leave and More 12/31/2020 12:00am • The coronavirus pandemic brought new responsibilities to state governments in 2020, triggering health care and economic crises that demanded their response. In 2021, trends seen in previous years, such as minimum wage increases and expanded measures for marijuana use and cultivation, will persist, a Fairfax County makes sweeping sentencing reforms 12/30/2020 09:43pm • Major sentencing reforms have just been made in Fairfax County, Virginia, and its top prosecutor wants to see state-level changes too. "The overall goal here is to build a more fair and just criminal justice system, while also having a system that actually keeps our community safe," said Fairfax 10 Best Growth Stocks to Buy for 2021 12/29/2020 12:00am • These are the best growth stocks to buy for 2021.Excluding areas like private equity and distressed assets, most investors are looking to back businesses that are expanding. But above-market growth prospects command above-market prices, and sometimes there's little margin for error if a business doe During pandemic, Baltimore neighbors work to keep spirits up 12/25/2020 11:01pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Phone lines are busier for Baltimore mental health hotlines as demands for their services are on the rise. And across Baltimore, neighborhoo Montgomery Co. officials on vaccines, holiday travel and indoor dining lawsuit 12/23/2020 03:02am • The Silver Spring Red Line Metrorail station in Silver Spring, Maryland, is pictured on Dec. 1, 2020. (Photo by Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Montgomery County, Maryland's health officer said it would likely be months before the general public has access to the COVID-19 v Who's Got Your Health Data? 12/22/2020 12:00am • Have you ever bought something online and then had ads for that same item annoy you across the internet for weeks? Creepy, right? What if your doctor discovered you had high blood pressure, and then promos for anti-hypertension medication started popping up everywhere? That would be really creepy ( Report: Pandemic walloped Virginia on all levels, and it's 'still an uphill climb' 12/21/2020 02:52pm • It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic walloped the commonwealth of Virginia in 2020, but a new report from Old Dominion University lays out the impact in dramatic fashion. The pandemic broke a streak of 11 straight quarters of economic growth in Virginia, and the 27% contraction in the se