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Shenandoah National Park hosts Night Sky Festival, Perseid shower views 08/08/2018 09:50am • WASHINGTON — Tired of the dog days of summer? Who could blame you with the wet and sweaty days of August the past couple of weeks? Want to get away to cool breezes, lush greenery and star-filled skies? Shenandoah National Park is always your answer but now with an added bonus: the third annual Weighing the costs and need for long-term care insurance — Part 1 08/08/2018 05:52am • WASHINGTON — The very mention of long-term care makes many of us want to run the other way, but with roughly 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day from now until 2030, the future costs of long-term care, and health care in general, are a top concern of current and soon-to-be retirees. It’s 6 Factors to Consider Before Using Your Retirement Savings for Caregiving 08/07/2018 08:00pm • If you're looking after an aging parent or loved one, you may cover costs that come with caregiving without thinking about it. It's easy to pay out-of-pocket expenses, such as groceries, gas and medical equipment that's not covered by insurance. But as care needs increase, costs often do too. Among 10 Ways to Cut Your Textbook Costs 08/07/2018 08:00pm • Students can spend hundreds of dollars on books.Tuition isn't the only higher-education expense that makes paying for college challenging -- the price of books and supplies can add up quickly. According to the most recent survey data from the College Board, college students spent roughly $1,250 on b Business Credit Card Tips for Freelancers 08/07/2018 08:00pm • As a freelancer, you typically don't have a brick-and-mortar business with a lot of overhead. But it can still make sense to get a business credit card for your venture. Whether you're a writer, a designer or a musician, these tips will help you learn everything you need to know about how a business Report: Dead man's name on Va. congressional ballot petition 08/07/2018 12:34pm • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Four people tell a Virginia radio station they never signed a petition to get an independent congressional candidate on November's ballot, despite their signatures' appearance on the petition. Another woman says her dead husband's name is on the petition. WHRO-FM repo Metro review points to contracting issues, lack of training for bus operators and technicians 08/07/2018 10:43am • WASHINGTON — As Metro aims to privatize more and more of its operations, internal reviews find significant problems with some of Metro's contracting procedures, including buses that arrive without proper documentation as well as a lack of guidance on or key provisions in contracts for major capita Study warns of toxic chemicals found in crayons, back-to-school items 08/07/2018 09:18am • WASHINGTON — Parents getting started on back to school shopping should be aware of dangerous, toxic chemicals found in some popular school supplies. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) released findings from tests on school supplies that confirmed the presence of asbestos in som All of Metro's new 7000 Series rail cars need wiring replaced 08/07/2018 04:10am • WASHINGTON — Metro must replace faulty wiring on every single one of its new 7000 Series rail cars in a process that could take a year or longer, according to a new internal review that also found other significant issues tied to the rail car manufacturing program. Since the cars first went int The Best Ways to Build Credit Without a Credit Card 08/06/2018 08:00pm • Everybody wants the best mortgage rates, credit card perks, insurance quotes or apartment options. An awesome credit score can be the ticket to landing them, but getting that great score is easier said than done -- especially if you don't have, or don't want, a credit card. However, even without pl Everything You Need to Know About the New Tax Form 08/06/2018 08:00pm • Before the tax law overhaul, the Trump administration and Republican-led Congress touted a postcard-size income tax return form designed to simplify filing your taxes. In June, the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Treasury Department released a draft copy of the new 1040 income tax form. However, c 3 Tasks to Complete as a First-Semester Premed Student 08/06/2018 08:00pm • Applying to medical school begins long before you open an application with the American Medical College Application Service or American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service. As early as freshman year of college, students may begin checking off the many boxes necessary How Living Together Before Marriage Impacts Your Finances 08/06/2018 08:00pm • Today, it's common for unmarried romantic partners to live together. Some people even insist that this "trial run" is the best way to get to know a potential life partner before committing for the long haul. In fact, the number of American adults living with their unmarried partner is on the rise, Facebook reaches out to banks, could gain access to users' financial data 08/06/2018 03:31pm • WASHINGTON — Facebook is hoping to connect with America's financial institutions — all in an effort to access its users' financial data. Over the past year, it has reportedly reached out to JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup and U.S. Bank Corp, according to a report Monday from The Wa DC wants to make its bumpiest roads better, seeks your opinions 08/06/2018 01:53pm • WASHINGTON — The leaders at the D.C. Department of Transportation are well aware of just how bad some people think the city’s roads are. DDOT Director Jeff Marootian said it’s one of the things he hears the most about from city residents. But he also said that since the city started its Pav