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DC-area aerospace engineer, CEO inspires youth to reach for the stars 02/11/2019 04:50am • During Black History Month, WTOP is highlighting black men and women in the area who are doing groundbreaking work to better the community. This is Part II of a four-part series. WASHINGTON — In recent years it was estimated that only 10 percent of aerospace engineers are women, and black Staying warm and preventing a fire: Safety tips as the temperatures drop 02/10/2019 02:30pm • WASHINGTON — If you're using devices like space heaters to avoid high energy bills as we prepare for another wintry mix, there are a few steps you should take to make sure your heating sources aren’t a fire hazard. When it comes to space heaters, Doug Buchanan, chief communications officer Drivers wanted: Nats seek bullpen cart operator 02/08/2019 11:36pm • WASHINGTON — Do you love baseball? Are you looking for an exciting career in bullpen cart driving? The Washington Nationals need you. The team is looking for a "qualified professional" to drive its WGL Energy Bullpen Cart during all home games. The ideal candidate must have a "stellar driving r Lawmakers press to eliminate job discrimination against former felons 02/08/2019 02:55pm • WASHINGTON — Former felons could have more success securing employment under bipartisan legislation introduced Thursday that would bar federal employers from requesting applicants’ criminal histories before conditional job offers. Reps. Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, and Doug Collins, R-Georgi Want an on-the-spot job offer from Lockheed Martin? Beat the Challenge Box 02/08/2019 09:31am • WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin will offer on-the-spot jobs to up to 175 information technology professionals this weekend in D.C., but those who get the offer will have to prove themselves first. Lockheed is bringing its 12,000-pound Challenge Box to the Black Engineer of the Year Awards at the M Thieves steal handicapped-accessible parking placards in Pr. George's Co. 02/08/2019 04:27am • PALMER PARK, Md. — On average, it's happened once a day every day for the last six months in Prince George's County. People are breaking into parked cars and stealing handicapped-accessible parking placards that hang from rear view mirrors. Prince George's County police say 192 placards have Want a healthy heart? Start by running 02/08/2019 12:42am • WASHINGTON — Nearly half of Americans are at risk for heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and around the globe. And experts predict its prevalence will only continue to grow, eventually accounting for more than 23.6 million deaths per year by 2030. But research from t Capitals narrowly tip Avalanche in 4-3 OT win 02/07/2019 11:24pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, NBC Sports Washington. Sign up for NBC Sports Washington’s free email subscription today. The scene seemed familiar in Washington, as the Capitals, up 3-1 to start the third period, took the game all the way down to the wire to beat the Colorad Tips for Living With Type 1 Diabetes 02/07/2019 07:00pm • Figuring out how to manage Type 1 diabetes is a challenge for anyone. The disease strikes without warning, and the thought of its many potential complications can be overwhelming. "You hear about how diabetes can affect your eyes, kidneys, feet and heart. People assume everyone will get the same co Do Personal Loans Help or Hurt Your Credit Score? 02/07/2019 07:00pm • As with all financial information that appears on a consumer credit report, a personal loan will be calculated into your credit scores. Whether the loan will result in higher or lower scores, however, depends on a variety of factors. Generally, opening a personal loan will help your credit score if Why Should I Get the New Shingles Vaccine? 02/07/2019 07:00pm • If you're a healthy adult age 50 or above, you should get vaccinated against shingles, medical experts say. The vaccine they recommend is Shingrix. The issue is whether it's available. Shingrix -- a relative newcomer to the vaccine market -- is in high demand. With its more than 90 percent success i Everything You Need to Know About a Pending Home Sale 02/07/2019 07:00pm • Few moments are as exciting for both a home seller and homebuyer than the moment that "sold" badge is added to the For Sale sign in front of your property. But when you drive through neighborhoods, especially as you're house hunting, you may see the occasional "sale pending" badge posted instead. B How Do Balance Transfers Affect Your Credit? 02/07/2019 07:00pm • A balance transfer credit card can be an excellent tool to pay off high-interest debt. But if you're not careful, you could pile up more debt instead of paying it off and drag down your credit score. A balance transfer affects several variables that influence your credit score, for better or for wo Fixed vs. Variable Expenses: What to Know 02/07/2019 07:00pm • Determining your fixed and variable expenses is paramount to effectively building a budget. But while accounting for necessary costs is a simple and straightforward task, including discretionary expenses in your budget can present a challenge. So, if you're looking to build and maintain an effectiv Capital Bikeshare problems take many stations offline 02/07/2019 04:16pm • WASHINGTON — There are problems for Capital Bikeshare users across the region, fueled by network connection problems for about 10 percent of the system's stations. Bikeshare had already been dealing with an apparent increasing number of issues with some individual docks, but said in a Thursday