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Activist Carrie Johnson dies at 77, remembered as 'part of the glue' holding Arlington together 05/08/2018 04:45pm • Carrie Johnson, a fixture of Arlington County civic life and a longtime Democratic activist, died at the age of 77 this past Saturday (May 5). Johnson served for years as the keeper of voter lists at the Arlington County Democratic Committee, earning the moniker of ���list lady,��� and she spent 5 College Seniors Share Their Job-Hunting Stories 05/07/2018 08:00pm • Savannah Wormley has big goals. As she prepares for the last class of her final college course -- "Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic" -- the senior at Indiana University is thinking less about ancient history than about her future plans, which include law school, a career in government and, she ho Your Guide to Medicare Coverage 04/29/2018 08:00pm • Most retirees receive health insurance through Medicare, the federal government's health insurance program for people age 65 and older. To maximize the value of the health plan, take care to sign up at the correct time and take advantage of the free and low-cost services Medicare provides. Here's w Today in History: April 26 04/26/2018 12:00am • Today is Friday, April 26, the 116th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On April 26, 1865, John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, was surrounded by federal troops near Port Royal, Virginia, and killed. On this date: In 1564, William Shakespeare was baptized Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on WTOP: Budget showdown, Metro funding, Trump tweets 04/25/2018 12:48pm • WASHINGTON ��� With the Virginia General Assembly locked in a budget stalemate over expanding Medicaid and a must-meet funding deadline this summer looming, Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam said he's confident lawmakers will reach a deal and pledged a shutdown won't happen on his watch. "The wri Are You a Victim of Gaslighting? 04/24/2018 08:00pm • Have you ever been in a fight with a family member or significant other and had the other person categorically deny facts that you both know are true? Have you ever had a boss or colleague blame you so convincingly for something he or she did that you ended up doubting your memory? Or, when you've 6 Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care if You Can't Afford Insurance 04/12/2018 08:00pm • A senior who turned 65 in 2015 could incur an average of $138,000 in long-term care costs, according to a 2015 study published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The study estimates that half of seniors will need care, and one in seven seniors will require long-term care services Howard students, administrators reach agreement, ending sit-in 04/06/2018 06:48pm • WASHINGTON ��� Howard University students and administration Friday agreed on a "statement of commitment," ending a sit-in that was in its ninth day. Representatives and campus officials outlined their agreement during a late-afternoon news conference outside the site of the protest: the universi Maryland hunters can now wear pink, thanks to two sisters 04/03/2018 04:18pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. ��� Thanks to the work of two novice hunters ��� young sisters from the Eastern Shore ��� Maryland hunters may soon be allowed to wear bright pink safety gear. Before taking a hunter safety class in October 2016, sisters Paige and Brooke Simonsen, from Easton, stocked up on pink hu What Are the Obstacles to Getting Good Mental Health Care for Vets? 03/29/2018 08:00pm • The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a sobering report earlier this year on military veterans' access to and use of mental health services. A survey of veterans of the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq found that about half of those who may have a need for mental How Medicare Beneficiaries Can Save Money on Prescription Drugs 03/28/2018 08:00pm • Medication costs can make up a large part of peoples' budgets, but a few simple steps can easily save hundreds of dollars a year. The biggest single cost-saver? Picking the right Medicare plan. Whether you're preparing for Medicare fall open enrollment or signing up for Medicare for the first time, 7 Ways MBA Programs Work to Make Investment Pay Off 03/27/2018 08:00pm • Prospective MBA students tend to be ambitious, in need of specific skills and motivated by a purpose beyond making money. It's more possible than ever to find a program that meets those needs in today's business school climate, where demand for the traditional two-year program, a daunting investmen 5 Questions About Collagen -- Answered 03/25/2018 08:00pm • Lately, it seems that whenever I open a magazine or scroll through Twitter or Instagram, I'm likely to see or read something about the health benefits of collagen. Whether it's promoted as a powder to add to a smoothie or a cup of coffee, or as an oral supplement to aid in sleep, collagen is defini International Grad Students at U.S. Universities Can Find On-Campus Jobs 03/22/2018 08:00pm • As an education doctoral student, Chinese national Ivy Mu has pursued many on-campus jobs at the University of Hawaii--Manoa. Mu has worked as an office assistant in the Office of International Relations, a student assistant in the Department of Special Education and a research assistant in the Off 4 Tips to Stretch Income in Retirement 03/11/2018 08:00pm • The transition to retirement can be an exhilarating but also potentially stressful time for many individuals and their families. The newfound freedom to pursue those "someday" dreams is accompanied by anxieties of whether or not there are sufficient financial means to make them a reality. For this r