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Fairfax Co. police defend response after killing of Fairfax Co. teen Jholie Moussa 08/31/2018 12:51pm • FARIFAX, Va. — Fairfax County police offered a defense Friday against suggestions they did not move quickly enough or spread the word loudly enough after 16-year-old Jholie Moussa disappeared in January. She was found dead two weeks later not far from her home, and on Thursday an ex-boyfriend w Landlord Raising the Rent? Here Are Your Options 08/30/2018 08:00pm • Your lease is coming to an end, and you're faced with the choice to stay put and renew with your landlord or start searching for a new place. But when your landlord or property manager notifies you that your rent will be going up if you stick around, that higher rent may be making the decision for y What Happens If You Don't Use Your Credit Card? 08/30/2018 08:00pm • If you have a wallet full of plastic tempting you to spend, you might want to stuff a few of those credit cards into a drawer and stop using them for a while. Sending a credit card or two to the sidelines can be a smart way to stay out of debt. But leaving a credit card unused for a long period does Is Poor Heart Health in South Asians' DNA? 08/30/2018 08:00pm • Every moment before the artery is open feels simultaneously frenzied and elegant. The rush to the hospital. A targeted history. Practiced teams of hands in a synchronized blur to prep and drape and wire and balloon. And suddenly, calm. The artery is open, the patient is better, blood flow to a dyin Why Your Airbnb Listing May be Illegal and What You Can Do About It 08/30/2018 08:00pm • The 2017 Super Bowl in Houston ushered in an estimated 150,000 guests. Those visitors weren't just a boon to local hotels, but also to residents renting out rooms and properties via short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO.com. More than 8,200 people reportedly stayed at an Airb Best Labor Day shopping deals 08/30/2018 04:59pm • WASHINGTON — Labor Day is all about celebrating the American worker, and it also often means savings for many consumers through holiday sales. Check out some deals below by way of WalletHub: 10 Best Deals Italian Leather East-West Tote, Peachy Pink Sale: $106.80 40 percent off Banana R Va. special session on gerrymandered lines convenes with attacks but little action 08/30/2018 04:00pm • WASHINGTON — Virginia's General Assembly convened Thursday for a special session meant to deal with court-ordered redistricting, but did not get very far into the process. A federal court found in June that 11 House of Delegates districts drawn in 2011 have lines unconstitutionally based on the Best Labor Day times for Bay Bridge, I-95 toll lanes and weekend's Metro track work 08/30/2018 11:29am • UPDATE Aug. 30 11:20 a.m.: On Thursday, Metro canceled planned Blue, Orange and Silver Line track work that had been scheduled to have trains single-track through Rosslyn for lighting replacement. Two trains going through Rosslyn went down the incorrect track this week (Blue went to Orange/Silver, S Data Doctors: No, Facebook isn't limiting your news feed 08/30/2018 10:22am • Q: Is Facebook's algorithm really limiting my news feed to 26 people? A: A hoax message claiming that Facebook is limiting your news feed to just 25 or 26 friends is in heavy circulation once again, because so many people don’t take a minute to fact-check things before they repost. Simply trus Charles Co. schools make safety upgrades for new school year 08/30/2018 04:36am • WASHINGTON — A large number of safety and security upgrades have been made in Charles County Public Schools ahead of the new school year, and more improvements are coming. Many were prompted by the case of Carlos Bell, who worked as a coach at several county schools and as a teaching assistant Construction starts Tuesday on I-295 interchange with Malcolm X Ave. SE 08/29/2018 05:31pm • WASHINGTON — The first phase of the District Department of Transportation's work on the I-295 interchange with Malcolm X Avenue Southeast starts on Tuesday, Sept. 4. The project will take at least three years, said Diyar Bozkurt, the District's supervising civil engineer and project manager, wi Heat wave continues in DC area; heat advisory issued 08/29/2018 04:28pm • WASHINGTON — Near-record temperatures have led to a heat advisory being issued for the D.C. area for the second day in a row. The heat advisory is in place from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday as temperatures reach 97 degrees, bringing the heat index — a measure of how hot it really feels, combini Winning the long game: What professional athletes can teach us about retirement planning 08/29/2018 05:28am • WASHINGTON — From the very first time a professional athlete sets foot on a court, field, or diamond, they need to start considering their life after sports. They also need to be thinking about whether they can afford their retirement — from day one — just like the rest of us should. Hold o New Maryland law focused on guns, people in mental health crisis 08/29/2018 12:14am • WASHINGTON — Maryland will be getting a new law on Oct. 1 meant to help reduce gun violence. But, even if that law were already on the books, it may not have stopped David Katz, who killed two people Sunday in Jacksonville, Florida, before taking his own life. The 24-year-old Baltimore video ga 8 Financial Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retirement Location 08/28/2018 08:00pm • If you're thinking about moving to a new area to kick-start your retirement, it's wise to consider the costs involved. Retirement places like perennially popular Florida aren't always best for your pocketbook. In addition to the overall cost of living, there are many other financial details that ca