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Man shot and killed by police in McLean identified 07/08/2022 09:20pm • A man was shot and killed by the Fairfax County, Virginia, police inside a house in McLean on Thursday night. The police said officers responded to a "man in crisis" call on the 6900 block of Arbor Lane, near Wemberly Way, after 7 p.m. Police Chief Kevin Davis said officers arrived at the home Opportunities and potential pitfalls abound for GOP in Anne Arundel Co. exec race 07/06/2022 06:23am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. At an airy catering hall overlooking the Severn River on a pleasant night late last month, the promise and peril for Anne Arundel County R How Activia went from stodgy digestive aid to trendy wellness brand 07/03/2022 05:01am • If you hear the word "Activia," your first thought might be of Jamie Lee Curtis. You may also think of its dated commercials, in which women complain of irregular digestion, and, well, poop. Danone launched Activia, the probiotic yogurt that claims to support gut health, in the United States in 2 Clarence Thomas will continue to teach at GW 06/28/2022 10:28pm • Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas will remain an adjunct professor at George Washington University’s School of Law, despite criticism over his support of Friday’s ruling that overturned the landmark Roe vs. Wade decision. More DC News More Education News An online peti The first 100 days: Maryland candidates for governor lay out early priorities 06/20/2022 09:28am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. As candidates for governor continue to wind their way along the campaign trail in the final weeks before the 2022 primary elections, voter 10 Rules for Investing After Retirement 06/14/2022 08:00pm • How to invest your retirement money.When it comes to investment portfolios, retirees have a much different set of objectives, risk tolerances and time horizons compared to young investors in the accumulation phase. For retirees, ensuring a reliable perpetual withdrawal rate for their income needs is 16 Top Things to Do in Eureka Springs, Arkansas 06/07/2022 08:00pm • Located in the rolling green Ozark Mountains on the north edge of Arkansas, Eureka Springs is a hotspot for travelers. Visitors flock to the small urban area for both its charming Victorian-era city center and the natural beauty surrounding it, including a wealth of mineral springs for bathing in. P Advice for Law School Applicants with Disabilities 06/05/2022 08:00pm • While applying to and attending law school are difficult for anyone, people with disabilities often face extra hurdles on the path to practicing law. "Applying to law school requires strong self-advocacy and patience that puts a unique burden on students with disabilities," notes Peter Blanck, unive Enrollment decline: Community college leaders, students discuss how to boost campus enrollment 06/02/2022 06:58am • For students, there are a lot of things that go into choosing community college, from a desire to pay less in tuition to the need to have more flexibility when balancing work, family and school. But during COVID-19 students have found themselves with a lot more on their plates. Enrollm Md. gubernatorial candidate Ashwani Jain seeks to take money out of politics 05/31/2022 08:48am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A millennial, childhood cancer survivor and son of immigrants, Maryland has a unique gubernatorial candidate in 32-year-old Ashwani Jain ( Evaluate Priorities to Balance Personal Life, Medical School 05/30/2022 08:00pm • Are you wondering if your life will be over when you start medical school? I've heard students, upon graduation from med school, say something to this effect: "I'm glad I did it and I'm glad I didn't know how demanding it would be before I started." Medical students have to be disciplined to make ti No barking orders: Retired Virginia military dog gets Memorial Day off 05/28/2022 06:36am • This Memorial Day will be the first one 9-year-old German shepherd Ramos isn't working. Ramos, who lives with his handler and family in the Tysons Corner area of Virginia, retired last November after a little more than eight years with the Air Force of service as a military working dog. Considering Homeschooling? Here's What to Know 05/25/2022 08:00pm • Homeschooling has surged in the United States in the last few years. Before the pandemic, around 3% of households homeschooled their children, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That number rose to an all-time high during the pandemic, more than doubling by the start of the 2020-2021 school year. How does Maryland plant 5 million trees? It’s complicated 05/17/2022 10:37am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Growing up in West Baltimore, Greg Burks never thought much about the lack of vegetation around him. But his younger brother suffered from When Are Coronavirus Symptoms Bad Enough to Warrant Going to the Hospital? 05/10/2022 08:00pm • If you have a dry cough and fever, and it's getting harder to breathe, this is not a time to delay seeking treatment. Shortness of breath is a hallmark COVID-19 symptom. Although most patients infected with the coronavirus will have milder symptoms and not experience difficulty breathing, those who