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Virtual conference to offer expert advice to Marylanders caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease 11/12/2021 03:00pm • Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease can be overwhelming ��� but a virtual conference for Maryland residents next week offers expert advice to help folks cope. "Nobody can do this alone," said Chris Schneider of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. "You need a team to help you; you need She Also Served: A woman veteran spotlight with Jennifer Marshall 11/12/2021 11:30am • This content is sponsored by American Military University. Jennifer Marshall is a proud veteran who served in the Navy, but she is more widely known through the roles she plays in the world of entertainment on television and in films. "It's been a wild and crazy adventure since getting out of 4 Reasons to Pursue a Graduate Degree in Information Systems 11/11/2021 12:00am • Technologies like search engines that allow people to quickly identify and interpret the most relevant and reliable facts, figures or files are essential today, given the proliferation of misinformation on the internet and the treasure trove of digital data accessible online. The influence and prev Should your child get the COVID-19 vaccination? 11/10/2021 02:45pm • This content is written by Dr. Robert Sadowski, pediatric specialist and medical director, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. If a parent comes into my office asking questions about whether or not they should get the COVID-19 vaccine for their 12-18-year-old or 5-11-year-old, it's an excellent sign 15 of the Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2021 11/10/2021 12:00am • Dividend stocks offer better returns than bonds.2021 has thankfully been a less volatile year for investors than 2020. While there have been various bumps along the way, the economy continues to recover swiftly from last year's pandemic shock. Surging job numbers and consumer spending are leading to How Colleges Are Bridging the Digital Divide 11/10/2021 12:00am • When the coronavirus pandemic forced campuses to shut down abruptly in March 2020, colleges and universities scrambled to move courses online -- in turn bringing to light an existing digital divide in education. Many students went from being able to access on-campus computer labs and other technolo Artificial Intelligence Stocks: The 10 Best AI Companies 11/08/2021 12:00am • AI stocks may be excellent long-term investments.The rise of artificial intelligence, automation and robots is disrupting virtually every major industry and business. From machine learning to the "internet of things," or IoT, to smart appliances and autonomous vehicles, companies that aren't develop How to Get FAFSA Completion Help Amid COVID-19 11/08/2021 12:00am • As economic turmoil from the coronavirus pandemic continues, colleges and universities face yet another year of lower completion rates for federal financial aid among high school seniors. This trend may be head-scratching for some, but experts are concerned that stressors related to COVID-19 are ta How the infrastructure bill could impact the DC region 11/07/2021 08:40am • Congress has finally passed President Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Here's how it could impact the D.C. region: D.C. The District could be getting nearly $3 billion in federal funding for infrastructure investments over the next five years, including a 50% boost in funding for this fi Maryland lawmakers, bay advocates react to late-night passage of $1.2 trillion US infrastructure bill 11/06/2021 10:52am • 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. House cleared a $1.2 trillion physical infrastructure bill and took a major step toward passage of a landmark $1.85 trillion soc Data Doctors: Buying vs. renting Internet modems 11/05/2021 06:18am • Q: I���m getting a new high-speed Internet service. Should I rent or buy the cable modem and router? A: There are pros and cons to both sides of the ���buy vs. rent��� question, and there is no single answer for everyone. The variables to consider include which type of broadband service you��� 8 Short Squeeze Stocks That Could Take Off in November 11/05/2021 12:00am • These stocks are primed for short squeezes.There's no question 2021 has been the year of the short squeeze. Groups of retail traders on Reddit and other social media platforms have successfully built targeted buying campaigns in a handful of the most heavily shorted stocks with the goal of triggerin Family seeks independent investigation into Loudoun Co. drowning near Potomac River 11/04/2021 09:53am • The mother of 16-year-old Fitz Thomas ��� whose��June 4, 2020, drowning in a creek near the Potomac River prompted scrutiny of why it took so long for first responders from both Virginia and Maryland to locate the teen ��� is calling for an independent investigation. Members of the Loudoun County Alexandria 911 system to provide location, health conditions for mobile users 11/02/2021 10:47am • The City of Alexandria, Virginia, is set to flip the switch on 911 technology that aims to help pinpoint the location of cellphone users, and quickly provide health information to assist first responders before they arrive on an emergency scene. On Wednesday, the Alexandria Emergency Communicatio Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building reopens for the 'Future' exhibit 11/01/2021 12:56pm • For the first time in nearly two decades, the Smithsonian���s Arts and Industries Building is reopening to the public later this month -- and it will give visitors a glimpse into the future. It���s part of the Smithsonian���s 175th anniversary celebration. The building -- located on the National Ma