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Remote vs. In-Person LSAT: How to Choose 04/09/2023 08:00pm • Roughly a year after adopting a digital format, the LSAT moved from in-person testing to a remotely proctored, online format in summer 2020 to comply with COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Most test-takers appreciated the convenience and comfort of taking the test from home, but others desired a retur Grand Main Reading Room at Library of Congress opens to visitors 04/09/2023 03:29pm • Starting this week, visitors to the Library of Congress in D.C. will get a rare opportunity to experience its grand Main Reading Room. Previously, this area of the Library of Congress was reserved for researchers and was only open to visitors on holidays and special occasions. The room, in the DC ranked as 4th safest city in US to drive in 04/05/2023 07:08am • D.C. commuters know rush hour is no joke. That's why it might surprise some to learn the District has landed near the top of a list of areas with the safest drivers. A new study from the U.S. News & World Report found Boston to be the safest city to drive in the U.S., followed by New York Where DC, Maryland and Virginia rank for distracted driving 04/04/2023 12:32am • As more drivers took to the road following the outbreak of COVID-19, the nation chalked up a significant increase in the number of crashes to distracted driving in 2021. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that there were 3,522 fatal crashes nationwide in which at least on The Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments of BPD 04/03/2023 08:00pm • With the rise of mental health concerns as exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding the signs, symptoms and treatment options for mental health conditions has become increasingly important. Leading the pack as one of the hardest to diagnose is borderline personality disorder (BPD). What I Maryland State Police steps up efforts to stop distracted drivers 03/31/2023 02:20pm • April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month and Maryland State Police is stepping up efforts to stop distracted drivers. Troopers will increase their distracted driving enforcement patrols and awareness, and they will work with other law enforcement agencies, state police said. In additi Md. fire marshal sounds alarm over dramatic spike in fire deaths in 2023 03/31/2023 04:14am • If the trend doesn’t end, Maryland is on track to see one of its deadliest years in decades when it comes to fires. At least 40 people in the state have died so far this year in fires, which is more than double what Maryland saw during this same period last year, according to State Fire Marshal What's the Difference Between Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder? 03/29/2023 08:00pm • Bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder are both serious and life-impairing mental illnesses characterized by extreme mood swings and impulsive behaviors. While they are separate and distinct disorders, they do share several defining characteristics, such as extreme emotions, mood insta Former College Park mayor indicted on 80 child pornography counts 03/29/2023 03:56pm • Former College Park, Maryland, mayor Patrick Wojahn has been indicted on 80 counts related to child pornography. A grand jury returned an indictment against 47-year-old Wojahn on Tuesday, weeks following his arrest and subsequent resignation as the Maryland city's mayor. Wojahn faces 40 counts of The Medical School Admissions Cycle: A Month-by-Month Guide 03/27/2023 08:00pm • Applying to medical school is a marathon, not a sprint. It requires significant focus, planning and discipline over the course of several years. Though the formal application process typically doesn't start until May of a college student's junior year, those with medical school aspirations should st How to Stay Safe on a College Campus 03/27/2023 08:00pm • Just like anywhere else in a city or town, crimes can occur on a college campus. And no matter whether a school is gated or dispersed throughout a city with no visual boundaries, students should take safety precautions and use common sense when walking on and off campus, especially at night. "Trust What to Know About Driver's Ed in High School 03/23/2023 08:00pm • On a daily basis, teens are surrounded by distractions, many of which stem from their cellphones -- including social media, texts and emails. Behind the wheel, those distractions can be hazardous for anyone, but especially for young people just learning to drive. Safe driving habits, along with the 'An impossible situation': How the pandemic changed public education for DC-area parents, students and leaders 03/20/2023 04:30am • Many second-grade students struggled with reading skills at Brookfield Elementary in Fairfax County, Virginia, last year. As a result, the school appointed two separate teachers to lead sessions to help them get back on track. School leaders were particularly concerned about one student, Justin, Fairfax Co. police chopper pilot describes midair laser attack 03/16/2023 01:18am • A Lorton, Virginia, man has been arrested for allegedly pointing a laser at a Fairfax County police helicopter last week. Cameron Van Vleet, 25, was charged with interfering with the operation of an aircraft, a misdemeanor that can potentially carry a one-year prison sentence, according to Vi Activities to Help Fight Depression and Improve Your Mood 03/15/2023 08:00pm • Depression is a common mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness and loss of interest that negatively impacts how a person feels, thinks and functions. It is one of the biggest mental health issues in the U.S., affecting an estimated 21 million American adults, ac