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Can you prevent porch pirates from stealing your packages? 10/08/2018 08:00am • Few things can match the excitement and ease of receiving a package delivered to your front step. That is, until a stranger snags the package off your porch before you get home. As online buying and package delivery becomes the norm for retail shopping, delivery theft before consumers retrieve Car Review: It's hard not to fawn over the Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic 10/08/2018 01:00am • WASHINGTON — When you hear the name Range Rover, you immediately think large, luxury SUV that can go anywhere in comfort. While the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport are handsome vehicles, their styling may be a bit understated for some buyers. Now, there is a new Range Rover called the Velar Movie Review: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga prove 'A Star is Born' is evergreen 10/04/2018 11:43pm • WASHINGTON -- How dare you remake a classic? When you dare to do it right, that's how. Long before the Oscar-winning "A Star is Born" (1976) with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson, Judy Garland and James Mason starred in George Cukor's 1954 musical of the same name. Even that definitive How to Save Money Using On-Demand Video-Streaming Services 10/04/2018 08:00pm • Cord-cutting is becoming an increasingly popular choice for TV fans, with many cable subscribers hoping to cut costs by switching to alternative viewing methods. However, even among streaming services, there's a wide range of prices, and if you're not careful you could end up spending just as much a How to Invest in Senior Cohousing 10/04/2018 08:00pm • Communal living has moved beyond the college dorm and spread into housing communities nationwide. A select handful of these cohousing communties, which combine private homes, condos or apartments with shared living spaces, cater exclusively to the 55-plus crowd. "Senior cohousing fills a significant What to know about 401(k) benefits for student loan payments 10/03/2018 08:00pm • For many borrowers, repaying student loans is tough work. But achieving those debt payoff goals while fully funding a retirement savings account is even harder. For those struggling to perform this juggling act, a tax decision made public in August from the Internal Revenue Service offered a glim How Applying Early for College Affects Financial Aid 10/02/2018 08:00pm • Early decision applicants may enjoy improved odds of being accepted at their dream school, but that could come at the price of receiving less in college aid, experts say. According to a 2017 report by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, schools offering early decision accepted Don't Accept a Job Until You Identify Your Priorities 10/02/2018 08:00pm • There's nothing more exciting than receiving a job offer. But that excitement is often mixed with anxiety and apprehension. What if you make the wrong decision? To ease your nerves and make the decision process less emotional, use an objective assessment to evaluate what's important to you in a job. Va. pedestrian protection push could mean changes for rules of road 10/02/2018 02:11am • WASHINGTON — Virginia laws meant to protect people walking around are not as specific as the laws requiring drivers to stop for pedestrians in Maryland and D.C., so there is another push for changes planned this winter. In Virginia, drivers are generally required to yield to people walking acro 10 Universities That Offer International Students the Most Financial Aid 10/01/2018 08:00pm • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: Car Review: New Hyundai Elantra GT doesn't skimp on space 10/01/2018 12:33am • WASHINGTON — Five-door hatchback compacts seem to be making a comeback as an alternative to the compact sedan or the even more popular crossover. The Elantra GT has two models: The base, which I drove, that starts around $21,000, or a sport version with a peppy turbo engine that starts around $ The Best Streaming Services for Busy Professionals 09/26/2018 08:00pm • Life for a busy professional is complicated. It can be hard to carve out time in the evenings to watch TV, especially in real-time. Luckily, streaming services make it a lot easier to watch TV on your own schedule, especially with features such as on-demand content and digital video recorders to he 8 High School Seniors Share College Acceptance Stories 09/26/2018 08:00pm • Applying to college is a daunting task for even the most accomplished students. From acing the SAT or ACT and writing a flawless essay to touring campuses and figuring out how to pay for it all, applicants have a lot to consider -- on top of juggling their homework, sports and extracurriculars. U.S Northam defends Florence prep: 'My job is to keep Virginians safe' 09/26/2018 09:56am • WASHINGTON — Gov. Ralph Northam defended his precautionary measures ahead of Florence's arrival last week during his monthly appearance on WTOP’s Ask the Governor program Wednesday, saying that his job is to protect Virginians and that it was a success. The storm cost Virginia around $60 mill 30 Relaxing Meditation Retreats Around the World 09/23/2018 08:00pm • Close your eyes, open your mind and get ready to unwind at these gorgeous destinations across the globe.When you need a break from life's daily stresses, properties both near and far offer serene settings away from the chaos where you can relax the mind and enjoy the health benefits of meditation. W