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Company pays toll relief for those stuck in big Va. traffic jam 10/10/2018 05:11am • NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A construction company is reimbursing tolls for drivers after one of its trucks caused a 17-hour traffic jam in Virginia. The Virginian-Pilot reported Tuesday that more than 3,000 drivers have gotten $44,000 so far. Those drivers paid to cross the 17-mile Chesapeake Bay Brid Major safety improvements for bicyclists planned in Bethesda 10/09/2018 10:59pm • BETHESDA, Md. — Montgomery County engineers are nearing final plans to strengthen safety for hikers and bikers on the county's most popular trail, the Capital Crescent. Other bicycle safety measures are also planned for downtown Bethesda. Residents got a glimpse at a community meeting Tuesday n The Best Places to Retire in 2019 10/09/2018 08:00pm • Find your retirement spot.Retirees have an opportunity to relocate to a place that better suits their interests and budget. The challenge is finding a place that will meet all of your retirement needs. A new U.S. News analysis compared the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the United States as poten The 7 hidden costs of retiring abroad 10/09/2018 08:00pm • If you're thinking of moving overseas to retire, you'll find that many countries offer an affordable, budget-friendly lifestyle. However, it's important to note that other expenses related to living abroad can creep up. There is no way to calculate the exact cost of moving overseas. "Much will de Lyft and Uber Help Patients Make It to Medical Appointments 10/09/2018 08:00pm • Getting to medical appointments on time is challenging when you feel sick, don't drive or have limited means of transportation. Too often, patients spend long hours traveling back and forth for crucial treatments or routine check-ups. Older patients, low-income patients and those with multiple medic How should I finance assisted living? 10/09/2018 08:00pm • In March 2018, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that by 2030, all baby boomers will be over the age of 65, leading to a unique situation in demographics: 20 percent of U.S. residents will be retirement age. This is in part because life expectancy has increased. The Population Reference Bureau repo Car strikes 4 teens waiting for bus in Aspen Hill; 15-year-old boy has life-threatening injuries 10/09/2018 03:10pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '29ef6138-b6fd-4294-bf03-9a77bbe953a8' }).render("58161535ffe96893");}); WASHINGTON — Four high school student 'Dangerous' Fairfax Co. crime spree suspect arrested in Md. after police chase 10/09/2018 02:31pm • WASHINGTON — Prince George's County police arrested the man believed to be behind a Fairfax County crime spree in Maryland, following a car chase Tuesday that spanned multiple counties and jurisdictions of the D.C. area. Police busted 32-year-old Alton Thodos in District Heights, Maryland, arou EXCLUSIVE: Metro track inspector fired over 'falsified' reports wins job back 10/09/2018 02:00am • WASHINGTON — Metro track inspectors and supervisors fired over what Metro called falsified reports following a preventable 2016 derailment will likely get their jobs back, following an arbitration panel's ruling obtained by WTOP that vindicates the first worker to complete a challenge to his termi What Annual Income Is Required for a Credit Card? 10/08/2018 08:00pm • Once you've sat down at your computer to fill out a credit card application, hitting send can feel like you're transmitting your information into a black hole. Did you fill it out correctly? Will you be approved? Credit card companies may not detail the specific requirements for card approval, but 4 Free Apps That Earn You Rewards for the Least Effort 10/08/2018 08:00pm • Rewards programs are popular because they let you earn points on your current spending -- points that translate to free stuff down the line. But rewards programs can be a lot of work. You may have to fly a certain airline, shop at a specific store or carry a certain credit card. That means making pu How to ace a job interview: What to wear, what to bring and other tips 10/08/2018 08:00pm • When embarking on a job interview, job seekers have lots of questions: What do I bring to a job interview? How do I dress for an interview? What do I say? How do I know whether the interview went well? Unfortunately, the answer to many of these questions is: It depends. But take heart. There are Miss the bus on purpose: Wednesday is walk (and bike) to school day 10/08/2018 05:55pm • WASHINGTON — School’s been in session for weeks. But once again, drivers are being reminded to be careful as kids head to school — on foot. Wednesday is Walk to School Day, an effort by the National Center for Safe Routes to School that encourages communities to make walking to school safer Va. man arrested after pulling gun in road rage incident 10/08/2018 02:13pm • WASHINGTON — A man accused of pointing a gun at the people in another car as part of a road rage incident has been arrested in Prince William County, Virginia. Hassan Delgado was driving a red minivan on the Prince William Parkway between Interstate 95 and Route 1 in Woodbridge around 6:30 a.m. VOTER VOICES: Sizing up Hogan, Jealous in 'bellwether' Howard Co. 10/08/2018 05:08am • This story is part of the series, "Voter Voices." WTOP asked voters across Maryland what issues concerned them, and who would be getting their vote in the upcoming election for governor. Other chapters have included stops in Montgomery County, Baltimore City, Frederick County, and Prince Georg