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What to Consider Before Paying for an Online Degree 01/23/2023 07:00pm • Enrolling in an online degree program not only allows for more flexibility, but it can also be more cost effective than attending college as a residential student. Programs often have varying credit requirements, added fees and required travel -- in some circumstances -- so it's important for studen Lunar New Year 2023: Ways to celebrate in the DC region 01/20/2023 10:18am • The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is one of the most important and most celebrated holidays in China and many parts of Asia — and the D.C. region will be celebrating it in many ways. Penny Lee, public relations officer for the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Washington, D.C Veterans in suicidal crisis eligible for free mental health care 01/17/2023 11:29am • Veterans experiencing a suicidal crisis will have access to free emergency health care starting Tuesday. Under a new policy from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans can go to any VA facility or private facility to get free treatment. Veterans can also be reimbursed for up to 30 days Md. Gov.-elect Moore nominates 6 department heads, including secretary of the Department of Health 01/13/2023 09:00am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore (D) named six more department heads to his cabinet Thursday, with an eye toward making it the most diverse col Opening Day in Annapolis: ‘It’s great to get back to some semblance of normalcy’ 01/12/2023 08:05am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The 445th session of the Maryland General Assembly kicked off with the usual pomp and fanfare Wednesday, magnified by the expectations that This Is How Much an Abortion Costs 01/11/2023 07:00pm • Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade in 2022, getting an abortion is more complicated. While there's still no national ban on abortion, state bans have made it more difficult and expensive to access one. How Much Does an Abortion Cost?An abortion's cost varies based on several factors, in Nursing Home Red Flags You Should Watch Out for 01/09/2023 07:00pm • The importance of visiting nursing homesChoosing the right nursing home for yourself or a loved one is a challenging task. You want to find a facility where residents are treated with respect and where the level of care is high. Nursing home ratings from federal and state agencies can help you see h Sports Betting on College Campuses: What to Know 01/08/2023 07:00pm • College athletics is a billion dollar industry. Until recently, there was one cash cow it could never tap into legally: sports betting. That landscape is changing. In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal law prohibiting sports betting. Now, according to the American Gaming Association, Best Family-Friendly Diets 01/02/2023 07:00pm • The importance of family mealsFamily meals are important. They connect one another. It's a time to sit together without distractions, check-in on school, work and more. Studies have shown family mealtime increases positive social skills, school engagement and decreases the frequency of negative beha Thousands of veterans deluge VA with claims for toxic exposure benefits, health care 01/02/2023 08:13am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is processing claims at the fastest rate in its history, hoping to avoid a significant backlog as hu Peter Franchot: Honored to serve as Md. comptroller, but a ‘little burnt out’ 12/29/2022 12:56pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot has been in the limelight for nearly four decades. Some voters said the charismatic Democrat wouldâ Commanders' loss to 49ers was chaotic but their playoff path is simple 12/24/2022 07:20pm • Commanders' loss to 49ers was crazy but the playoff path is simple originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonFor the first half in Week 16, the Commanders and 49ers played an even matchup. It was encouraging for Ron Rivera's side.In the clash's last 30 minutes — and particularly the fin Md. safety officials: better testing, employment guidelines on cannabis improve the workplace 12/23/2022 09:39am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Maryland House of Delegates’ Cannabis Referendum and Legalization work group holds a briefing Dec. 20 to review cannabis legalization Ferguson picks Griffith and Feldman to head two newly-reconstituted Md. Senate panels; reshuffles committee rosters 12/22/2022 09:25am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City). File photo by Danielle E. Gaines. Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimor Moore taps Sen. Pinsky and Mollie Byron for his administration; multiple legislative dominoes set to fall 12/21/2022 09:31am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Gov.-elect Wes Moore (D) announced Tuesday that he has selected state Sen. Paul Pinsky (D-Prince George’s) to head the Maryland Energy A