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Local Metro safety oversight could start this winter 12/26/2018 04:30am • WASHINGTON -- The Metrorail Safety Commission is set to provide the first-ever local safety oversight of Metro that has enforcement power as soon as this winter. "I can't tell you how excited I am ... that we have made so much progress toward taking over the safety oversight of Metrorail," Chairm Today in History: Dec. 26 12/26/2018 12:00am • Today is Wednesday, Dec. 26, the 360th day of 2018. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 26, 2004, more than 230,000 people, mostly in southern Asia, were killed by a 100-foot-high tsunami triggered by a 9.1-magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean. On this date: In 1799, former Pr 6 Expenses to Cut Immediately If You Lose Your Job 12/25/2018 07:00pm • Sometimes, unemployment can strike out of the blue. Everything seems fine one day. And the next day, you're out pounding the pavement looking for work. While unemployment insurance and an emergency fund can make a big difference when it comes to financially surviving a period of joblessness, another 8 Ways to Earn Miles Without an Airline Credit Card 12/25/2018 07:00pm • Airline credit cards are a great way to earn miles with your favorite frequent flyer program. But you don't need a co-branded or premium card to rack up rewards. While they may take longer, these options can help you earn the miles you need to book a free flight or take advantage of other redemption How to Cover Corporate Travel Expenses When You're Broke 12/25/2018 07:00pm • Be smart about work financial demands. The good news? Your boss selected you to attend a prestigious industry conference. The bad news? Your company expects you to cover the travel costs yourself upfront and won't reimburse you for the expenses until you return. These tips from Barry Coleman, vice p What Are the Best Exercises for Older Adults? 12/25/2018 07:00pm • Study after study has shown that exercise can help improve cardiovascular health, stamina and bone density while reducing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity. These findings hold especially true for older adults who, by the very nature of aging, are likely to lose muscle mass, str 8 Painless Ways to Downsize Your Lifestyle in Retirement 12/25/2018 07:00pm • It's common to enter retirement with a prediction for your annual expenses, only to find you estimated low. Nearly two in five retirees spend more than they expected, according to a 2018 Global Atlantic Financial Group online survey. This can happen as you try out new activities, such as taking on n 2018 Christmas grocery store hours 12/25/2018 05:00am • WASHINGTON — It's the most wonderful time of year … to panic at the last minute because you're missing "that one thing" you forgot to pick up at the store before Christmas. But, never fear! WTOP has you covered. Below you'll find which grocery stores are open and closed Christmas Day, plus Long lines, paper jams, late absentee ballots among Va. election issues 12/24/2018 12:04pm • WASHINGTON — Long lines in Prince William County and thousands of absentee ballots that arrived too late to be counted are among the issues in November's election that Virginia hopes to fix in the future. Overall, a state Department of Elections report concludes that the election — with 3.3 m Pet of the Week: 2018 pets 12/24/2018 09:18am • Pet of the Week is a weekly feature that highlights a pet available for adoption from D.C.’s Humane Rescue Alliance. Take a look at our 2017 pets, and where they are now.  The Humane Rescue Alliance (formerly the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League) has protected and Tips to reduce food waste during the holidays 12/23/2018 09:52pm • WASHINGTON — However you celebrate the December holidays and New Year's, these celebrations probably involve a lot of food. Here are some tips from the United States Department of Agriculture on how to reduce food waste. If you're hosting a party, plan your menu and make a grocery list. And bef Biology Jobs for Science Lovers 12/23/2018 07:00pm • Few fields seem more important than biology, the study of life. From global climate change to cancer research, its findings matter in ways both immense and intimate. "Biology and the understanding of it can have life-or-death consequences," says Jaclyn Reeves-Pepin, executive director of the Nation How to Meal Plan Effectively to Save Money 12/23/2018 07:00pm • While food falls under the needs category in every household budget, not everything you buy at the grocery store is a necessity. Many people are guilty of overbuying groceries and inevitably throwing away leftovers. Not only does this result in a waste of natural resources, but it's a waste of money 10 Ways to Improve Your Retirement Finances in 2019 12/23/2018 07:00pm • Savers have an opportunity to contribute more money to retirement accounts in 2019. Participating in a retirement account can qualify you for tax breaks, make you eligible for valuable employer contributions and allow you to capture stock market gains. The new year is also a good time to take steps Can I Get a Business Credit Card With No Personal Guarantee? 12/23/2018 07:00pm • If you own a small business, you are probably used to separating your business and personal finances. But the two may intertwine when you take out a business credit card if the issuer requires a personal guarantee. A personal guarantee is an agreement an owner or executive makes to pay back a debt