Search

Be Ready for the Unexpected With an Emergency Fund 04/22/2021 12:00am • The emergency fund is a critical tool for financial security -- a fact that was reinforced for many when the coronavirus pandemic tested their ability to weather an economic storm. The personal saving rate hit an all-time high last year as consumers hunkered down during the pandemic. Experts, howev Virtual Field Trips for Kids: Worldwide Wonders 04/22/2021 12:00am • Field trips, the highlight of school days for many elementary-age children, were stifled during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, so parents like Jacqueline Davis of Westlake, Ohio, sought out alternatives. She found one on Facebook: virtual meetups with animal caretakers at Cleveland Metropar Pew: Residents in U.S., Western Europe Say Their Economies Need Reforming 04/22/2021 12:00am • A survey of residents in the United States and three Western European countries found that half or more of them said their country's economy needs major changes or to be completely reformed. The Pew Research Center survey covered France, Germany and the U.K., along with the U.S., and was fielded in DC Day of Action seeks volunteers to get residents registered for COVID-19 vaccine 04/21/2021 05:22pm • D.C. has planned a Day of Action on May 1 as part of the push to get as many residents as possible vaccinated against COVID-19. "We need more hands on board — more volunteers to help us with a grassroots outreach to knock on doors and to help people get signed up so that they can get vaccinated Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan pledges 'no arm left behind' in COVID-19 vaccine effort 04/21/2021 05:05pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan pledged Wednesday an "all hands on deck" effort to get every Marylander vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of a campaign called "No Arm Left Behind" that includes focusing on senior citizens who still haven't received a shot, encouraging college students to get jabs and pa Montgomery County approaches 50% COVID-19 vaccination rate 04/21/2021 02:54pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, is approaching a significant milestone in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic: Nearly 50% of its residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and almost 30% of the total population has been fully vaccinated. "And when you take out the people who can't Surpassing vaccine distribution goals, Biden next faces bipartisan legislation challenges 04/21/2021 09:17am • President Biden has surpassed his original goals for vaccinating Americans against the coronavirus and his administration has been touting congressional passage of his $1.9 trillion covid relief package, which came well ahead of his first 100 days in office. Now the president is entering a new ph Blues bar Madam's Organ asks DC for OK to reopen with vaccine passports 04/21/2021 07:17am • The owner of the popular Madam's Organ blues bar and restaurant in Adams Morgan said he has asked D.C.'s mayor for permission to fully reopen by requiring every person in the club to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. "We're not asking for a government-mandated vaccine passport," wrot The 10 Countries Seen to Care Most About the Environment 04/21/2021 12:00am • 10 Countries Seen as Caring the Most for the EnvironmentOne survey question within U.S. News' 2021 Best Countries rankings asked respondents to evaluate how much they believed certain countries cared about the environment. Respondents could factor in a number of areas, such as the strength of countr Australia Faces Uphill Battle to Address Climate Change 04/21/2021 12:00am • For more than a year the globe has grappled with a novel coronavirus that has killed over 3 million people and sickened many more. The pandemic consumed the efforts of many nations that struggled to steady their economies and keep inundated health care facilities functioning. But with COVID-19 vacc How to Collect Unemployment Benefits 04/21/2021 12:00am • If the coronavirus or some other situation has put you out of work, you're probably wondering how to collect unemployment benefits. Keep in mind that while states often handle unemployment benefits in the same way, there are sometimes differences in how they determine eligibility. So make sure to l When Will There Be a COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids 04/21/2021 12:00am • Over the last year, a heroic effort has brought about multiple safe and effective vaccines that offer excellent protection against COVID-19. States and the federal government have made considerable progress rolling out these vaccines to adults to help finally end the coronavirus pandemic. So far, o 12 Questions to Ask About Campus Safety 04/21/2021 12:00am • Be prepared with the right campus safety questions.Heading off to college is the first time many students have been on their own, meaning parents want certain assurances that their child is safe while living in relative independence. Ultimately, every college has various public safety issues ranging Md. health department hires adviser to focus on vaccination of underserved Prince George’s residents 04/20/2021 02:48pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Maryland Department of Health has hired an adviser to support efforts in vaccinating vulnerable and underserved communities in Prince Ge Montgomery Co. to allow in-person graduations with restrictions 04/20/2021 01:43pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, high school seniors will be able to enjoy in-person graduation ceremonies this year. On Tuesday morning, the County Council approved a measure that will allow such ceremonies, but with restrictions. In a unanimous vote, members approved outdoor ceremonies limited to 5