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10 Most, Least Expensive Private Colleges 09/11/2022 08:00pm • The college search is often beset with an old but increasingly difficult question for families: How can we afford it? With runaway tuition, families are paying significantly more now than they were in prior decades. U.S. News data shows that tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 school year cost an ave What It Takes to Get Accepted Into the Ivy League 09/11/2022 08:00pm • Many students dream of attending one of the colleges in the elite Ivy League for their undergraduate education. While getting accepted to one of the eight Ivy League schools in America -- including No. 1-ranked Princeton University -- has long been notoriously difficult, admission to top colleges ov The 2022-2023 Best Colleges Rankings Are Out: See Who's on Top 09/11/2022 08:00pm • No two students are exactly the same when it comes to the college search. Some prioritize location, academic programs, low student-to-faculty ratios or a large sports presence, while others want a school with a strong emphasis on research and internships. To help students find a school that fits the Who’s hosting a fundraiser for Wes Moore this month? Who isn’t? 09/09/2022 06:51pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Wes Moore is a very popular guy these days. As the favorite to replace term-limited Gov. Larry Hogan (R), the Democratic nominee for gove Commanders safety Kam Curl out for Week 1, Logan Thomas questionable 09/09/2022 01:10pm • Commanders safety Kam Curl OUT for Week 1 vs. Jaguars originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Washington Commanders will be down one of their best players on defense for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. 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Montgomery County, Maryland, which is among the local D.C.-area counties distributing the vaccine, has received 1,100 doses so far between P Is It Time for Memory Care? 09/07/2022 08:00pm • While an overwhelming majority of older Americans want to remain living in their home, nearly half of those 65 and older report that they either need or receive help with routine daily activities. Even the best plans for independent living can be disrupted by physical and mental challenges that requ Elena Delle Donne opted out of Team USA due to schedule, Mystics coach says 09/07/2022 02:30pm • Delle Donne opted out of Team USA due to schedule, Mystics coach says originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonOver Labor Day weekend, members of Team USA reported to Las Vegas to begin training camp for the upcoming women's World Cup in Australia later this month. But on Monday, there was a surp DC Health promotes the newest COVID booster -- and a flu shot while you're at it 09/07/2022 02:04pm • DC Health has made the newest COVID-19 booster available to city residents, offering it to anyone who wants it at the COVID Centers set up in all eight wards of the District. Dr. Thomas Farley, the senior deputy director for the community health administration at DC Health, encouraged city reside Study: Mood swings, anxiety due to PMS should be key public health issue globally 09/06/2022 11:51pm • Worldwide, more than 61% of women experience premenstrual mood swings and anxiety every menstrual cycle. Those two particular symptoms are very common that Virginia researchers believe premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, should be a key public health issue globally. “Our study demonstrates that prem New Jersey mom celebrates daughter's doctorate with billboard 09/05/2022 08:02pm • Parents can sometimes go above and beyond to show how proud they are of their children. One New Jersey mom did just that, and may have topped them all. When Kristine Smalls earned her doctorate, her proud mom let it all out. "I was on cloud nine," Kendra Busbee told CBS News. The single mom 9 Top Compression Socks for Travel 09/05/2022 08:00pm • Wondering if you should buy compression socks for your upcoming vacation? Read on to discover the benefits of compression socks for travel, some of the best options you can buy over the counter and more. What are compression socks used for?Compression socks apply pressure to your legs and feet, aimi