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How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Lungs 09/23/2020 12:00am • It's wildfire season out West. Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and worsened symptoms of chronic respiratory conditions from smoke exposure are leading to increased visits to emergency rooms and urgent care centers. If you live within range of wildfire smoke, it's important to protect your l Best Coupon Websites, Browser Extensions and Apps 09/23/2020 12:00am • Coupons have come a long way over the decades, and with so many digital options available at your fingertips these days, it's easier than ever to score a deal and save money every time you shop both in-store and online. This may explain why Americans are still crazy for coupons. According to a 2017 'New number, who dis?' 771 area code unveiled for DC 09/22/2020 02:30pm • The area code 202 is synonymous with D.C. — it's been the District's sole area code for more than 70 years. But come 2022, when new phone numbers are forecast to run out, there'll be a new three-digit code in town. The D.C. Public Service Commission announced Tuesday that the District's new are Former DC administrator who sought job at Howard University fined for ethics violation 09/22/2020 12:13am • A former D.C. government administrator has been fined $2,500 by an ethics board for his involvement in legislating a multimillion dollar tax break for Howard University, where he had been seeking employment. The findings from the D.C. Board of Ethics and Government Accountability revealed that it How to Become a Financial Advisor at 40 as a Second Career 09/22/2020 12:00am • Ten years into a successful career as a certified public accountant, Scott Giljum couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing. "I didn't feel like I was making a difference, and that made going to work very difficult," he says. "I couldn't see myself being a CPA for another 30 years." But Commuter Connections wants you to commit to a car free Tuesday 09/21/2020 10:52pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Commuter Connections, a regional network of transportation organizations, is hosting its annual "Car Free Day" Tuesday, and is urging the Websites and Apps That Help You Make Money 09/21/2020 12:00am • If you're looking for extra income or another way to make money, there are numerous websites and apps that can help you do that. Here are 21 ideas that can help you make some extra cash. Use Your Car to Make MoneySomething to consider before you try this route.There are definitely some shortcomings Data Doctors: Tips for recording live streams 09/18/2020 06:55am • Q: What’s the best way for me to record a live streaming meeting? A: With the huge shift to working from home and virtual meetings becoming the norm, just about all of us are participating in live streaming meetings these days. While most live streaming platforms allow the session to be reco Fairfax County Board of Supervisors votes to remove three Civil War monuments 09/16/2020 11:22am • The Granite Marr monument at the Fairfax County Judicial Complex. (Courtesy Fairfax County government/InsideNova) This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Following a public Md. launches program aimed at reducing COVID-19 in Hispanic communities 09/15/2020 08:35pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Maryland Health Department has convened an inter-agency task force aimed at reducing the COVID-19 positivity rate in Hispanic communit Northam on COVID-19 numbers, elections, Trump comments 09/15/2020 05:27pm • Gov. Ralph Northam said Virginians should be ready to wait a few days to find out results of November's election, thanks to the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the vote. He also outlined steps to prevent utility shutoffs and reacted to some of President Donald Trump's recent actions and s Best Deals for National Cheeseburger Day 09/15/2020 12:00am • National Cheeseburger Day is celebrated on Sept. 18. This food holiday's origins have been lost to time, but nobody needs a reason to enjoy this fast food, diner, grill and pub staple. Every year, restaurants mark the day with deals and limited-time menu items. Here are the restaurants offering this Maine Focuses on Outdoor Education During Coronavirus 09/15/2020 12:00am • PORTLAND, Maine--Teachers and students in Maine's largest district have returned to classes this week. Brooke Teller, a science, technology, engineering and math coach here, would normally be spending this time administering new science curricula and coordinating professional development meetings. Loudoun Co. virtual learning interrupted by students using racial slurs, displaying explicit images  09/11/2020 09:17pm • The first week of virtual learning in Loudoun County, Virginia, was interrupted by incidents of students using racial slurs, displaying sexual images or popping into the virtual sessions of other classes or schools. 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