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The Ultimate Guide to Severance Pay 07/20/2020 12:00am • In April, U.S. News & World Report noted that around one-quarter of Americans had already lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, just a few months later, tens of millions of people in total have lost their jobs since the coronavirus crisis began. A big question on anyone's m How should schools reopen? Experts outline complex road ahead 07/16/2020 04:51pm • The lack of in-person education has hurt students across the U.S., a group of experts from Johns Hopkins University agreed, but the process of reopening schools for the upcoming academic year presents an array of issues that must be confronted to ensure the safety of students, school staff and famil 9 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever 07/16/2020 12:00am • These stocks offer decades of potential dividends.There are a number of dividend stocks that have been surging in 2020, including plays related to consumer staples and social distancing amid the pandemic. However, income investors may not be best served by chasing these short-term trends. After all, Mystery packages from the same source baffle recipients 07/15/2020 05:03am • The mysterious "Panama" badge received in a shipment from a sender identified only as Jon. (Courtesy Judy Taub) Often, an unexpected package on your doorstep turns out to be a birthday present or a forgotten order on Amazon. But a former WTOP team member in D.C. got a strange shipment with no expl The Latest: Italy sees jump in new coronavirus cases 07/12/2020 12:08pm • ROME — Local outbreaks of COVID-19 among workers at a courier service in northern Italy and among migrants rescued in the Mediterranean Sea have helped swell an increase in the nation’s daily new cases. Calabria, which in recent days had been registering a couple or even no new daily coronavi At Virginia schools, coronavirus pandemic halted more than just in-person learning 07/09/2020 05:37am • When it comes to making the decision to return to class in the fall, Virginia’s top educator said that there is more to consider than just the benefits of in-person learning. While learning is the major component, there are other vital services schools deliver, such as the free and reduced lunc Free legal advice for Northern Va. small businesses struggling due to COVID-19 07/08/2020 09:42am • A network of law firms and legal service providers is offering pro bono assistance for small businesses amid the pandemic. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/AndreyPopov) Many small businesses face an added layer of legal challenges and expenses during the coronavirus pandemic as they fight to stay open Ex-Air Force employee charged with stealing $774K 07/07/2020 12:38pm • GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A Maryland man who worked as an Air Force travel coordinator has been indicted on charges that he stole more than $774,000 in government funds. Monday’s federal indictment in Maryland charges 59-year-old Eddie Ray Johnson Jr., of Brandywine, with theft of government prop Cheverly town leaders raise questions about proposed Amazon facility 07/06/2020 11:00pm • The small Prince George's County, Maryland, town of Cheverly is the site of a proposed Amazon delivery station. However, its elected leaders are now raising concerns about the impact it would have on the community. At a Monday online meeting of the Cheverly Green Infrastructure Committee and the How to Apply for Medicare Without Claiming Social Security 07/06/2020 12:00am • You don't need to sign up for Social Security and Medicare at the same time. You can enroll in Medicare before or after claiming Social Security, and each program has different eligibility criteria. The Social Security full retirement age is 66 for most baby boomers, and you receive a smaller monthl COVID-19: How Safe Are You When Activities Reopen? 07/06/2020 12:00am • Without any coherent federal guidance, states are left to try to figure out how to best prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the cause of COVID-19, while also opening as much of the economy as possible. Some states, like New York, took drastic measures to close down, with great success. New Edmunds: 4th of July car and truck deals less generous but still solid 07/01/2020 06:00am • With summer in full swing, we typically see car dealerships heavily discounting excess inventory for the Fourth of July holiday. But the novel coronavirus and its effects make this year different than most. Demand for new cars has rebounded over the last couple of months but vehicle production li In midst of pandemic, virtual children’s summer camps to open their world and minds 06/26/2020 04:02am • Summer is here, and while trips and vacations may be somewhat restricted because of remaining coronavirus restrictions, virtual summer camps can bring the wide world to the home and open children to new and lasting experiences. Algebra, arguments and life skills at Montgomery College summer youth p Montgomery Co. businesses eager to enter Phase 2 of re-opening 06/19/2020 06:00pm • Enzo Livia, chef and owner at Il Pizzico in Rockville, is excited to open his doors during Phase Two in Montgomery County. (Photo Courtesy Enzo Livia) For the first time since the pandemic brought sweeping shutdowns in Montgomery County, shops and gyms opened, and restaurants started indoor din Unique local gifts for dad this Father's Day 06/18/2020 08:58am • Don't forget dad this Father's Day. Check out these D.C.-area gift ideas and avoid getting stumped. So many local artisans, chefs, restaurants and spirit makers have really creative promotions that any dad would love, especially a picky one. Needless to say, there is a growing list of offering