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Montgomery County wants residents to have a picnic, help local restaurants 08/11/2020 09:43am • Visitors to Montgomery County parks will start seeing signs with QR codes. Scan the QR code with your phone and you'll see a list of restaurants within a five- to 10-mile radius that offer takeout or delivery. (Courtesy Visit Montgomery) Montgomery County has launched Picnic in the Park, a progr 13 Best Student Discounts to Save Money in 2020 08/10/2020 12:00am • The 2020-2021 school year is unpredictable. Some schools are starting later this year. Some students will be back in class while others will be learning online. Many students will be doing a little bit of both. No matter what back-to-school season looks like for you this fall, a new school year can Fairfax County school superintendent says school system has not focused enough on equity 08/05/2020 10:40pm • The superintendent of Fairfax County public schools in Virginia said he is committing to hiring more teachers of color, changing the system that has consistently resulted in more African American students than others getting in trouble at school and addressing overall equity issues made worse by the Giant Food significantly expands Maryland distribution center 08/04/2020 09:45am • The expanded Jessup, Maryland, facility serves all 163 Giant Food stores throughout D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. (Courtesy Giant Food) Grocery stores are doing more business, including more home delivery, and Giant Food is growing to keep up. The grocery chain is expanding its big w Group: More cars on the road plus summer heat means poor air quality 08/03/2020 12:52pm • The summer's scorching temperatures combined with returning traffic on roadways across D.C., Maryland and Virginia, means the chances of poor air quality are on the rise. Though many drivers may be on the road less than before the COVID-19 pandemic, vehicle emissions are still one of the main con What Can You Do With a Math Degree? 08/03/2020 12:00am • An understanding of how to work with numbers is valuable in fields ranging from government to business to the tech sector, and that is one reason why a math degree is a marketable credential. Workers with impressive quantitative abilities are attractive to employers in general, so they aren't autom Should You Buy Amazon (AMZN) Stock? 07/31/2020 12:00am • Amazon.com (ticker: AMZN) has been in the spotlight this week, and not just because of its stronger-than-expected earnings results for the second quarter. CEO Jeff Bezos -- along with other Big Tech leaders -- defended his company in an antitrust hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. As Ama Transforming federal procure-to-pay processes with proven automation solutions 07/30/2020 01:13pm • This content is provided by Appian. For as long as government acquisition professionals can recall, there have been two long-standing complaints about the process. Program offices complain that the procurement process is long, confusing, and fraught with revisions and requests for additional inf How the ATM is evolving in the COVID-19 world 07/29/2020 09:00am • The COVID-19 pandemic has jump started the adoption of contactless payments — but for the most part, if you want cash, you still have to touch an ATM. Mary Wisniewski at Bankrate told WTOP that will be changing, and probably quickly. “One thing that we’re seeing with ATMs is a focus on u Johns Hopkins Medicine: It Takes a Community to Fight a Pandemic 07/28/2020 12:00am • In our roles as leaders at Johns Hopkins Medicine, we often make it a point to highlight the importance of teamwork within our organization. Every job is essential in ensuring our ability to care for patients and respond effectively to the needs of our community, especially during the COVID-19 pande How the Pandemic Is Changing the Way Hospitals Care for Patients 07/28/2020 12:00am • Across the country, as the novel coronavirus and resulting economic recession have disrupted nearly every aspect of life, they have also laid bare both the strengths and the shortcomings of America's health care system. Even as providers have treated patients with awe-inspiring dedication, the virus Virginia, Maryland, federal officials warn of more mystery seeds in the mail from China 07/27/2020 05:09pm • Hundreds more people in Maryland and Virginia have reported receiving mysterious packets of seeds in the mail that look like they've come from China. The Department of Agriculture is working to identify them and there is concern people could be planting an invasive species. Days after first alert Making the most of federal contracting officer talent and time: high impact, easy to use tools 07/27/2020 09:46am • This content is provided by Appian. Acquisition staffs tend to be shorthanded and face retention issues, time pressures and administrative requirements that are frequently overwhelming, making them ideal candidates for tools that reduce administrative burden.  In federal procurement, at least 3 Code Orange alert issued as hot weather continues 07/27/2020 09:08am • A Code Orange air quality alert was issued for Monday as steamy weather continues to cook the D.C. region. The alert is for the Baltimore metro, including Anne Arundel, Carroll and Howard counties. Sensitive groups are the most at-risk for a Code Orange air quality alert, according to NBC Wash 14 National Food Holidays That Offer Free Meals and Treats 07/27/2020 12:00am • Over the years, various restaurants, companies, public figures and trade groups have founded food holidays, including National Doughnut Day, National Coffee Day, National Taco Day and National Cheeseburger Day. On these days, restaurants, food delivery services and retailers offer free food, promo