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Data Doctors: Tips for using online grammar checker 'Grammarly' 07/29/2022 10:39am • Q: Do you recommend using Grammarly and if so, which version? A: Anyone that’s ever had to deal with the ‘grammar police’ online knows how a simple grammatical error can completely derail just about any conversation. It’s also a potential problem when sending a business email that can eit School Zone: What do we know about students' mental wellness? 07/29/2022 05:38am • Welcome to the School Zone, WTOP’s weekly feature about the latest topics and trends in education across the D.C. region. What's known about students' mental wellness? What it is: Over one-third of high school students said they had poor mental health during the pandemic, a Centers for Disease C Weekend Road and Rail: I-66 closures and stops, 495 Next work ramps up; Metro work on all lines 07/29/2022 04:20am • Expect a full closure and detour on Interstate 66 West along with other overnight stops, the Interstate 495 NEXT project causing full stops with detours and more paving in Maryland and D.C. Metro will see maintenance on all lines over the weekend too. Here’s what you need to know. Li Maryland vote count continues with tight races still up in the air 07/28/2022 09:18pm • Montgomery County's Democratic primary results for the office of County Executive have been see-sawing between incumbent Marc Elrich and businessman David Blair. The last figures posted Wednesday night showed Blair up by 145 votes, with a total of 44,722 to Elrich's 4,577, but the tally is fa How to Handle Retirement With Rising Inflation 07/28/2022 08:00pm • In January 2022, the cost-of-living-adjustment for Social Security was 5.9%, the highest rate of increase in the last 40 years. The percentage went up to accommodate the rising cost of goods and services. With inflation hitting grocery store shelves, gas stations and housing markets, among other pla 16 Top Romantic Getaways in Georgia 07/28/2022 08:00pm • From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic Coast, Georgia has plenty of options for an idyllic lovers' getaway. Grab your sweetheart for a relaxing escape filled with long strolls on expansive beaches, luxurious spa treatments and horse-drawn carriage rides. You can also make memories with exciti Vanguard vs. Fidelity: Which Is Best for You? 07/28/2022 08:00pm • Investors today have a plethora of options when choosing an investment firm or other place to keep their money. However, not all stock and mutual fund platforms are created equal, and it's important to pick one that fits your needs. For example, an active trader might seek a platform with access to Midyear Tax Planning for Financial Advisors 07/28/2022 08:00pm • Even though the filing deadline for 2022 tax returns is in April of 2023, there are deadlines that come earlier that sometimes go forgotten. The tax industry has done taxpayers a huge disservice by referring to February to April of each year as "tax season." That period has essentially turned into t Montgomery Co. reopens COVID-19 rent relief program 07/28/2022 11:06am • Montgomery County, Maryland, has relaunched its COVID-19 rent relief program, which aims to help people who are behind on rent and struggling financially as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The program stopped taking applications June 30, but county leaders have decided to reopen the applica PHOTOS: Washington Commanders 2022 training camp 07/27/2022 11:36pm • The Washington Commanders 2022 training camp is underway and WTOP’s George Wallace is our eyes and ears on the ground for this year’s new team. Check back for updated photos and videos from the camp and check out George’s daily journal on the Commanders and their progress. FAQ: W What to Do If Your High School Doesn't Offer AP Courses 07/27/2022 08:00pm • One way for high school students to strengthen their transcripts and prepare for college is to enroll in Advanced Placement courses. AP offers rigorous coursework and the opportunity to earn college credit, which could save students money and time in their pursuit of an undergraduate degree. But not Best Cash Back Apps 07/27/2022 08:00pm • With inflation pushing up the cost of nearly everything you buy, cash back apps have become even more important to savvy shoppers as a way to stretch their dollar a bit further no matter where they're shopping. "I like to think of cash back apps as the discount you can get when there is no other dis Inflation and Retirees: When to Think About Going Back to Work 07/27/2022 08:00pm • If you are living on a fixed income in retirement, the increases at stores and restaurants could seem especially painful. Consumer prices went up by 9.1% from June 2021 to June 2022, the largest increase in 40 years. Looking for employment to help cover these hikes is one way to get through a period 7 Stress-Free Ways to Maximize Credit Card Rewards 07/27/2022 08:00pm • Credit card rewards can be a great way to get some extra cash back, earn discounted travel and more. To make the most of their rewards, credit card enthusiasts employ sophisticated ways to squeeze as much value out of each point and mile they earn. But if you're new to credit card rewards, the learn Expectations are high as Rivera enters third year at the helm of the Commanders 07/27/2022 12:54am • Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera speaks during a media availability at the team's NFL football training facility, Tuesday, July 26, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Year three of the Ron Rivera era in Washington is officially underway as Commanders' training camp kicks off