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Virginia Tech's board votes to raise tuition by 2.9% 03/23/2021 09:36am • BLACKSBURG, Va. — The governing board of Virginia Tech has voted to raise tuition by 2.9%. The Roanoke Times reported Monday that the decision rejects a proposal to use one-time state funding to limit the increase to 2.1%. Board members expressed concerns that the temporary relief from state fu Prince George's Co. enters Phase 2A of its vaccine rollout 03/23/2021 09:35am • Prince George's County residents eligible under Phase 2A of its vaccine rollout plan will be able to receive appointments at public clinics in the Maryland county starting Tuesday. Residents who live or work in the area and who have preregistered for an appointment with the Prince George's County Failure rates spike among Md. public school students, data shows 03/23/2021 07:59am • Failure rates have surged among Maryland public school students during the second quarter of the school year, according to new data. The data looked at year-to-year failing rates in math, English, science and social studies for the second quarter, which ran from November 2020 to January 2021. When will kids and teens be vaccinated against COVID-19? 03/23/2021 06:40am • With more than 44 million people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in the United States, many adults are hopeful that a more normal life is on the horizon. Now families are wondering when vaccines will be available for teens and children. Covid-19 vaccines currently auth Vaccine eligibility expands today in Maryland 03/23/2021 05:02am • Maryland is officially moving into the second phase of its vaccination rollout, broadening the list of those who are considered eligible to get a shot. Marylanders age 60 and over are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Preregistration for an appointment at one of the state’s mass vaccination DC 2nd in pedestrian deaths per 100,000 for first half of 2020 03/23/2021 04:42am • A new report shows pedestrian fatality rates rose in the first six months of 2020 despite a significant drop in driving amid the coronavirus pandemic. A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association projects that pedestrian death rose 20%, attributed to speeding, distracted and impaire Maryland could soon see dramatic spike in COVID-19 vaccine supply 03/23/2021 03:15am • Maryland is expecting a dramatic jump in its allotment of the COVID-19 vaccine. Acting Secretary of Health Dennis Schrader said Monday as early as next week, 300,000 to 400,000 doses of the vaccine could be coming to Maryland. The rise in vaccine doses made available to the state by the federa What Is a Home Appraisal and Who Pays for It? 03/23/2021 12:00am • For homebuyers financing their purchase with a mortgage, a home appraisal is often a required step of the process in order to get an approved loan and close on the deal. A home appraisal can be a valuable step outside of a pending real estate deal as well, either for a homeowner looking to determine 10 Things Parents of College-Bound Students Need to Do 03/23/2021 12:00am • Manage time and emotions in the college admissions process.From the application to the dorm drop-off in the fall, the college admissions process can be stressful for the entire family. The deadline-driven admissions process can be laborious and often confusing as students make their first major fina Investors, Don't Panic When the Market Hits New Highs 03/23/2021 12:00am • Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and bear market of March 2020, equity markets have bounced back and hit new highs. While this is generally a good thing, extreme moves in any direction tend to test investors' nerves and ability to adhere to a disciplined strategy. These new market highs hav COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility by State 03/23/2021 12:00am • Since President Joe Biden on March 11 directed that states make every adult eligible for a coronavirus vaccine by May 1, many states have ramped up their vaccine rollouts; moving up dates and announcing new eligibility to meet the president's timeline. But vaccine rollouts vary by state. Alaska was On Crossover Day, Senate approves COVID response, parole reform, local tax bills 03/22/2021 10:24pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Senate gave final passage to more than 30 bills on Monday, including measures to guide the state’s COVID-19 response, remove Marylandâ Tips to help avoid confusing COVID-19 with seasonal allergies 03/22/2021 10:02pm • A Venn diagram showing the overlap of COVID-19 symptoms with seasonal allergy symptoms. (Courtesy National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Division of Viral Diseases) COVID-19 and allergies can sometimes share similar symptoms, such as a dry cough, sore throat, headaches and di One year later: College, coronavirus from Fairfax County grad's perspective 03/22/2021 09:30pm • It's nearly a year after graduation ceremony hopes were dashed for students like 19-year-old Andrea Darmawan of Fairfax County, Virginia. Andrea Darmawan, 18, of Fairfax County, (Courtesy Andrea Darmawan) Last June, Darmawan, a graduate of Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, spoke to WTOP a Gardens fuse crystals with nature in memory of Montgomery Co. COVID-19 victims 03/22/2021 06:54pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'bf4edf6c-98ab-4285-8b01-e092fa36c47f' }).render("47615368b5f1ca8");}); Along its soon-to-be-purple blooming Wiste