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Research shows technology's influence on toddlers, teens 11/04/2015 03:39pm • WASHINGTON — While many adults may seem like they have their heads buried in their phones and tablets, new research is showing just how abundant screen time is with kids and toddlers. A survey of 350 children ages 6 months to 4 years found that three-quarters of them had been given tablets, sma Bethesda residents want better road safety after recent wrecks 11/03/2015 02:44pm • BETHESDA, Md. -- Bethesda residents want drivers to focus on the road, not their phones, after two fatal crashes in recent weeks. Montgomery County Councilman Roger Berliner and others hit a few accident-prone roads on Tuesday to call attention to pedestrian and bicyclist safety. At the inters Autumn leaves: Rich, warm colors hang on through wind, rain 10/30/2015 11:01am • SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK, Virginia -- Rarely are decay and decomposition so beautiful. The recent rain and wind, combined with the unrelenting march of the calendar from October toward November is turning a trip along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park into a flood of colors on trees and r 'American Horror Story' checks into 'Hotel' as we check out 10/28/2015 03:04am • WASHINGTON — Few TV shows push the late-night envelope like "American Horror Story." The FX original series produced by "Glee" co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk is an anthology similar to HBO's "True Detective" in that each season tells a self-contained story. But in case you've How to help children do homework without overwhelming them 10/27/2015 05:44pm • WASHINGTON -- With the end of the quarter right around the corner, kids are stressed preparing for exams and final assignments, and parents could be making it worse.  Ann Dolin, founder of Educational Connections Tutoring and author of “Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools and Solutions for Police use homeless man disguise to catch drivers texting 10/27/2015 01:29pm • BETHESDA -- The man standing hunched on the median of River Road in Bethesda holding a hand-lettered cardboard sign and white plastic cup draws little attention from unsuspecting commuters. His sign reads "I am not homeless. I am a Montgomery County police officer looking for cell phone texting v How to Guard Against Common Scams That Target Seniors 10/26/2015 08:00pm • We've all heard the sad stories: A senior citizen was fleeced out of his home by an unscrupulous caregiver. A home repair worker turns out to be a thief who takes all the jewelry. A call announcing you've won a prize turns out to be a ploy to get you to empty your bank account. As fast as law enfor Here's What Your Manager Is Thinking When You Ask for Time Off 10/25/2015 08:00pm • The holidays are quickly approaching. If you haven't already, now is the time to plan your escape from the office. Time away is one of the most beloved perks of professional employment. Here are some things your manager hopes you consider before you book that trip. Are you in good standing? Of cou Column: Why we aren’t calling for Kirk Cousins’ head 10/23/2015 09:10am • WASHINGTON — Kirk Cousins has not been a good quarterback this season. So why is it that fans, the media, and most importantly, Jay Gruden himself, seem to have more patience with Cousins than they did with Robert Griffin III when he struggled and was benched last year? The answer is not a s A Remote Worker's Guide to Conference Calls 10/20/2015 08:00pm • The thing about calling into meetings is -- sorry, were you going to say something? Oh, nevermind, OK. The thing about conference calls is -- oh, good, Steve just joined the call. Late as always. Ahem. Here's the thing: Calling into a meeting as a remote employee is a lot harder than one might Highway bill would make roads more dangerous, critics say 10/19/2015 04:24pm • WASHINGTON -- With a key vote expected Thursday, the clock is ticking for Congress to pass a highway funding bill. Critics say some parts of it will make the road more dangerous for motorists. Under the proposals, federal standards would allow tractor-trailers to become longer and heavier. The le Phone use behind wheel a 'natural habit' for youngest drivers 10/19/2015 03:26pm • WASHINGTON — The generation getting its first driver's license has heard about distracted driving since it played with toy cars. But the alert of a text message or a Snapchat still has a strong pull on the eyes, away from the road to the screen of a cellphone. "I think it's extremely hard fo Effort to extend meter hours in Arlington delayed again 10/16/2015 12:44pm • ARLINGTON, Va. -- Arlington wants people to pay to park for two more hours in the evening, but a proposal to do so has been delayed while efforts continue to build public support. Arlington lawmakers delayed a vote this summer on the proposal that would've extended many meters from 6 p.m. to 8 p. Survey compares distracted driving habits of teens and adults 10/15/2015 04:45am • WASHINGTON — Teenagers often get a bad rap for distracted driving, but a new survey from AAA finds that adults are guilty of more of the bad behavior. The 2015 Traffic Safety Culture Index, a survey conducted in July and August of this year, looks at teen driving habits and their patterns of d Say Goodbye to Workplace Distractions 10/14/2015 08:00pm • You're frantically trying to meet a deadline when a co-worker asks if you've got a minute. And you think to yourself: "Really, do I look like I'm not doing anything?" How could your co-worker not notice stress oozing from every pore in your body? In all fairness, the reason you're racing to meet a