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Toad the Wet Sprocket frontman Glen Phillips plays Union Stage at The Wharf in DC 01/12/2023 04:49am • Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” He's best known as the lead singer of the alternative-rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket. Next week, Glen Phillips hits Union Stage in D.C. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, playing Sprocket's biggest hits and stuff from his new solo album When to Consider Moving to a Senior Care Facility 01/11/2023 07:00pm • It can be difficult to understand the various senior care options available, as well as when it's time to transition yourself, or a loved one, to a senior care facility. Assisted living, for instance, may be an appropriate option to ease the journey from independent living to facility-based care, an What Is Tax Form 1099-K? 01/11/2023 07:00pm • You might receive a Form 1099-K for tax year 2023 -- and beyond. That's because the America Rescue Plan of 2021 changed the reporting threshold requirement for third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs), which are companies that process payments between two parties. What Is Form 1099-K?Form 1099-K 7 Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy 01/11/2023 07:00pm • In 2022, renewable sources surpassed coal for U.S. electricity production for the first time in more than 60 years. Renewables increased by 12% to generate 22% of the nation's electricity, while coal dropped 8% to make up 20% of the mix, according to estimates from research firm Rhodium Group. Utili Superintendent: 3 Loudoun Co. schools didn't inform students of National Merit recognition 01/11/2023 06:22pm • Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia is working to standardized its process for notifying students of National Merit recognition, after three high schools took longer to notify National Merit "Commended Scholars." Acting Superintendent Daniel Smith told the school board Tuesday night that 14 Montgomery Co. elementary educator receives 'Oscar award' of teaching 01/11/2023 06:13am • At Fairland Elementary School in Silver Spring, Maryland, a gymnasium full of students erupted in cheers as one of their teachers was named the best of the best in the nation. The students were celebrating third grade teacher Dion Jones being selected as a Milken Educator Award recipient. How to Get a Low Interest Rate on a Private Student Loan 01/10/2023 07:00pm • Your student loan interest rate dictates how much money you'll pay the lender each month and over the life of the loan, making it one of the most important terms to consider when borrowing money for college. The lower your interest rate, the less money you'll spend on financing charges during repaym 6 Tips to Ace a Medical School Interview 01/10/2023 07:00pm • Congratulations! Your well-prepared application, excellent MCAT scores, academic record and research commitment have resulted in invitations to medical school interviews. The interview is the final test before an admission decision is made. Interviews historically have been in person at medical scho The Difference Between Medicare and Medicare Advantage 01/10/2023 07:00pm • Decoding Medicare health insurance plan options can be daunting for beneficiaries. What is Medicare? Medicare is health insurance available for people ages 65 or older, younger people with disabilities and people with either Lou Gehrig's disease (also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS) or 11 best weekend getaways from DC 01/10/2023 11:00am • There's no denying the countless things to do and see in our nation's capital. However, the nonstop pace of Washington, D.C., can wear anyone out, and sometimes a weekend getaway is just what the doctor ordered. Luckily, D.C.'s central mid-Atlantic location gives travelers easy access to top destina Virginians can now apply for custom license plate honoring women veterans 01/10/2023 09:54am • Virginians hoping to honor women veterans could soon have an opportunity to voice their support through a specialty license plate. But the deadline to apply for a plate is approaching. Those interested in the specialty license plates need to pre-apply and mail in a deposit to the Virginia Depa Colonial Pipeline section restarts after Virginia fuel leak 01/10/2023 06:40am • DANVILLE, Va. (AP) — A portion of the nation's largest fuel pipeline has restarted, days after it was shut down by a diesel fuel leak in Virginia, Colonial Pipeline said. The spill at the Witt booster station near Danville was discovered Tuesday, prompting a shutdown of the line, the Alpharetta How to Connect With Business Schools on Social Media 01/09/2023 07:00pm • Students hoping to pursue an MBA may use social media to connect with friends, explore interests and even keep up with current events. But they can also use it as a tool in the business school selection process. Like other organizations, colleges use social media channels to share work, promote achi How to Find a Real Estate Agent 01/09/2023 07:00pm • When it comes to buying or selling your home, hiring a professional to guide you through the process can save you money and headaches. It pays to have someone on your side who's well-versed in the nuances of the market and can help ensure you get the best possible deal. Of course, you have the optio Maryland credit union's mission for financial literacy 01/09/2023 12:27pm • A recent Standard & Poor’s study determined just 57% of U.S. adults are considered financially literate, as measured by their knowledge of basic banking and personal finance topics. Some Americans are more vulnerable to financial illiteracy than others, something Audra Pettus remembers expe