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Md. bill requiring Senate confirmation for state superintendent moves forward, despite skepticism 02/24/2021 06:33am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A proposed emergency bill that would require Senate confirmation for the state superintendent of schools has raised the eyebrows of the St What's considered 'high' blood pressure may be different for women and men, new research reveals 02/23/2021 09:39pm • New findings suggest healthy blood pressure numbers may differ for women and men, and a Northern Virginia cardiologist wants women to learn more about their specific situations and consult with their doctors. “There’s really no 'one size fits all' approach to medicine. We really have to look DC says missed unemployment checks on the way; more vaccine doses incoming 02/22/2021 02:23pm • Two things D.C. residents depend on — unemployment checks and a COVID-19 vaccine shipment — didn't get delivered last week, but District officials said Monday they're making good on it. Unique Morris-Hughes, director of D.C.'s Department of Employment Services, said the city's unemployment in COVID-19 shot registration opens for M&T Bank Stadium mass vaccination site 02/22/2021 10:58am • Starting Monday, eligible Maryland residents can register to schedule their COVID-19 vaccinations at the state's newest mass vaccination site: M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The stadium site opens Thursday. According to a news release, between 250 and 500 vaccination appointments will be avai Car Review: Mini spices up the little crossover with the powerful 2021 John Cooper Works Countryman 02/22/2021 03:40am • Most tiny crossovers do not scream “fun to drive,” but the 2021 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman has changed that perception for me. The bright Chili-red paint with black stripes and large 19-inch wheels give off a sporty vibe. For 2021, there is also a makeover at the front end with a Six Flags America prepares to open as people receive COVID-19 vaccine in its parking lot 02/21/2021 01:01am • A mass coronavirus vaccination site is seen in the parking lot of Six Flags America on Feb. 6, 2021 in Bowie, Maryland. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images) Six Flags America in Prince George's County, Maryland, will open for its 22nd season on March 6, about a month after it opened as a mass Firefighter injured in Northwest DC fire 02/20/2021 10:51am • A firefighter was injured in a fire Saturday morning in Northwest D.C. The fire happened near the 3400 hundred block of 11th Street near Park Road NW. D.C. Fire and EMS said the call came in around 7:15 a.m. and firefighters saw a considerable amount of smoke coming from the building when they Police search for robbers targeting Montgomery Co. business owners 02/20/2021 02:49am • Business owners are being urged to be on high alert in Montgomery County, Maryland, after police suspect at least one group of armed robbers are targeting restaurant owners. Montgomery County police said since early January, three cases ended with owners being robbed at gunpoint or knifepoint in Montgomery County tracking spike in vaccine appointment scams 02/19/2021 06:21pm • As many Maryland seniors struggle to sign up online for vaccination appointments, Montgomery County, Maryland, says it is seeing a surge in scams. "These crooks are clever, and especially at a time when we are feeling vulnerable," said Eric Friedman, the director of Montgomery County's Office of Md. processes nearly 98% of stimulus payments to low-income taxpayers 02/19/2021 05:28pm • After a law passed earlier this week that would give low-income families and individuals some much needed help, Maryland has processed most of the stimulus payments. Gov. Larry Hogan signed the bipartisan RELIEF Act into law Monday, which would give low-income taxpayers who filed for the Earned I With snow clouds clearing, D.C.-area residents venture out 02/19/2021 11:29am • The clouds may be giving D.C.-area residents a break from winter weather on Friday, but the roads and sidewalks sure aren’t. Check out some of the scenes of the early morning ice and the midday slush before another refreeze comes at night. Wine of the Week: Port wines for winter times 02/19/2021 10:37am • These cold weather snaps have been anything but a snap to endure. During the last bitter cold wave, I smartly hunkered down and took advantage of tasting through a backlog of wine samples that had been piling up in my queue. Of course, given the cold, dark days — and even colder darker nights — DC-area school systems start to make changes for Friday as refreeze looms 02/18/2021 09:20pm • The snow has cleared out of the D.C. area Thursday, but the roads are still treacherous. And while the winter storm warning is mostly lifted, a winter weather advisory is in effect for most the area through 6 a.m. Friday. That's enough for leading area school systems to make changes for Friday, a 15 ways to save on a kitchen remodel 02/18/2021 12:05pm • Keep your kitchen reno inside your budget. Kitchen renovations can easily consume -- and surpass -- your budget. The median investment in a kitchen renovation reached $12,000 in 2019, according to the 2020 Houzz & Home study. Not everyone has that kind of money to spend updating their kitchen After heated debate, Maryland Senate advances bill to extend tax credit to undocumented immigrants 02/18/2021 12:02am • The Maryland Senate. (Maryland Matters/Bruce DePuyt) This content was republished with permission from WTOP's news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters' free email subscription today. After a lengthy partisan debate on the Senate floor Wednesday, Democratic senators move