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Review: Joey King slaughters castle guards like Arya Stark in Hulu's 'The Princess' 07/01/2022 12:10pm • Can't wait for the “Game of Thrones” prequel "House of Dragon" to hit HBO next month? You might pass the time by streaming “The Princess" on Hulu this weekend for as much action-packed R-rated violence as you can possibly cram into a 90-minute kingdom. It follows a strong-willed Prin Data Doctors: Tips for international cellular connection 07/01/2022 06:58am • Q: I’m going to be traveling in Europe this summer and have T-Mobile which includes some basic international coverage in my package, but is that good enough? A: There was a time in the past that traveling abroad required a good bit of research to determine the best local cellular option for eac Weekend Road and Rail: Metro holiday hurdles, major roadwork on hold 07/01/2022 04:31am • It’s going to be a long holiday weekend travel-wise, which means most roadwork in the D.C. region will be suspended. There will be changes on Metrorail to facilitate travel downtown for Fourth of July festivities. WTOP has compiled some useful guides for celebrating Independence Day. 'Pivotal question' in debate about overhauling DC crime lab 06/30/2022 08:51pm • Should the head of D.C.'s forensic lab be a scientist? And should he or she report directly to the D.C. Council rather than the mayor? More than a year after the D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences lost its accreditation, shutting down its ability to conduct forensic casework on evidence collect How to Retire Alone 06/30/2022 08:00pm • Living as a solo senior can have different implications than spending your days as a couple. You may still have many personal connections and relationships. However, the way you schedule your time, manage your finances and make decisions as a single senior is up to you. Whether you've always been on Tips for photographing those July 4 fireworks 06/29/2022 09:15pm • After a few years of pandemic disruption, people are once again turning out to see the gorgeous spectacle that is a fireworks show. And while most of them will be shoulder to shoulder and living in the moment, others will try to preserve that moment with a smartphone. More Local News 18 Top Finger Lakes Wineries to Visit 06/29/2022 08:00pm • If you enjoy wine -- especially white wine -- a visit to the Finger Lakes is in order. The region, which spans 11 lakes in New York, makes the perfect escape from New York City and other locales in the Mid-Atlantic and New England for a weekend or even a week -- though the Finger Lakes are also wort Is College Worth the Cost? 06/29/2022 08:00pm • As the cost of tuition rises and the national student loan debt crisis continues to make headlines, families and students may wonder whether college is still a beneficial investment. Confidence in the value of education has declined in recent years. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in spr Most Common Budgeting Mistakes (and How to Fix Them) 06/29/2022 08:00pm • Learn to accurately plan your spendingA budget is simply an attempt to estimate your income and expenses -- but it's never perfect. Emergencies pop up, job titles change and higher-than-anticipated costs due to rising inflation can turn any budget on its head. While it's important to remain flexible Report: VDOT does not have enough contractors to help in heavy snow removal 06/29/2022 04:12am • The findings of an audit of the Virginia Department of Transportation's snow removal process found that the agency does not have sufficient contractors to assist in heavy snow removal. The report by the Office of the State Inspector General (OSIG), covers the snow season in the following areas: Prosecutors: Former chief of staff falsified memo to Md. Gov. Hogan about severance payment 06/29/2022 01:58am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A superseding indictment from a federal grand jury alleges that Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s former chief of staff forged a “memorandum� A 457 vs. a 403(b) for Retirement Savings 06/28/2022 08:00pm • There are different accounts available to help you save for retirement, including a 457 and 403(b). You may be able to contribute to one or both if you meet the eligibility requirements and work for a nonprofit, government or tax-exempt organization that offers each type of retirement account. While Does Divorce Hurt Your Credit? 06/28/2022 08:00pm • Going through a divorce is incredibly stressful, especially if you're worried about your finances. Most people want to know if divorce hurts your credit. Divorce could affect the creditworthiness of both partners, but the impact depends on your financial circumstances as well as the details of your Where to Go for Cancer Treatment 06/28/2022 08:00pm • It's a scary moment when your doctor says: There's a chance this could be cancer. Even as you're processing those words, you're taking on crucial new choices: -- Which hospital is best to confirm your diagnosis and start treatment? -- Who will be the oncologist guiding your cancer care plan?-- When Tips for Budgeting in College 06/28/2022 08:00pm • Even if you intend to take as few math courses as possible at a university, you really can't get away from it: Budgeting in college is like one of those math word problems come to life. If you're starting the next chapter of higher education soon, you'll want to start thinking about how you're going