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Data Doctors: 5 reasons to avoid all-in-one computers 07/11/2025 04:26pm • Q: What are the pros and cons of all-in-one computers? A: All-in-one computers are the ultimate tech illustration of "form over function," as they’re sleek packages that hide major trade-offs that can cost time and money in the long run. Before you fall for the clean lines and smaller footprint Commanders and Dolphins game in Spain is selling out fast 07/10/2025 10:01am • If you plan to journey to Madrid, Spain, this fall when the Washington Commanders play the Miami Dolphins, you'd better move quickly because reports say the game is selling out fast. The Commanders will play the Miami Dolphins on Nov. 16 at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, which is the home of Real Ma Virginia Beach first responders sent to Texas to help with flood recovery efforts 07/07/2025 10:58pm • Some Virginia first responders are part of the crews being sent to Texas to help with recovery efforts, after last weekend's flooding left over 100 people dead. The Virginia Beach Fire Department's Swiftwater Rescue Team left at 5 p.m. Sunday and is scheduled to report to Austin by 6 a.m. Tuesday Demolition on the rest of Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge begins Monday. Here's what to expect 07/07/2025 05:45am • Demolition of the remaining structures of Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge will begin on July 7, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced on Thursday. The demolition efforts in the Patapsco River will take several months with the use of heavy machinery, the MDTA warned. What will t Fairfax Co. high schoolers launch podcast to debunk environmental myths 07/03/2025 03:55am • Julie Kinkead and Nishka Shah have been friends since elementary school, but it wasn't until last year that Fairfax County high schoolers decided to combine their love for environmental science with a desire to give back to the community. The pair had considered launching a podcast to share their Yet another party boat. District Taco will cater this one 07/02/2025 01:55pm • Sea Suite Cruises — which has built a fleet of Potomac River boats from one pedal boat seven years ago to dozens of different sizes and types of boats for rent — has added a new one, starting next week. The 48-passenger Cantina Cruises boat has a full bar and will cruise from both Georgetown Pell Grant changes could raise college cost for Virginia students 06/30/2025 06:21pm • Students in Virginia who rely on Pell Grants to help pay for college may soon face higher costs under a sweeping set of federal education reforms being considered by the U.S. Senate. The Pell Grant program is the primary source of federal financial aid for low-income students, supporting degree Indeed says job applications by feds have surged 150% 06/26/2025 11:09am • Jobs site Indeed reports there was a 150% spike in job applications submitted through its platform by federal government workers or recently-fired government workers between January and April. “It’s completely unprecedented. You see that huge spike there and you say something is going on Wes Moore's chief of staff shares details on Maryland's hiring freeze 06/25/2025 10:09pm • This week, Maryland announced it will implement a hiring freeze to address an $121 million gap in the state's budget. Gov. Wes Moore told state employees the news via letter, saying the state would offer voluntary buyouts to retiring employees and would not be filling vacant positions. This co How some foods trick you into thinking they're healthier than they actually are 06/20/2025 09:49pm • Many people worry about their health and want to eat healthy. A lot of foods might seem healthy, but the words being used to convince you they're good for you might not mean anything at all — at least legally. "There is an organization that can check if your product is organic or not, but when Senate draft of ‘big, beautiful bill’ could cut funds for Virginia hospitals, also affect Medicaid 06/20/2025 04:18pm • Virginia’s hospitals are monitoring congressional budget proposals with concern. While the recently passed U.S. House of Representatives’ version of the President Donald Trump-backed “big beautiful bill” retained federal mapping that preserves Medicaid access in Virginia, a new draft i Data Doctors: How to check for leaked passwords 06/20/2025 02:37pm • Q: Is there a way to know if my passwords are part of this latest breach? A: You may have seen the headlines about a massive leak involving nearly 10 billion unique passwords and more than 16 billion total entries. The “RockYou2024” file — originally compiled last year — has been updated Jackson, Braveboy swap top jobs in Prince George’s County, more political notes 06/17/2025 09:57am • Acting Prince George's County Executive Tara H. Jackson appeared to be out of a job with the election this month of State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy to fill out the remaining 18 months of the county executive term that Jackson has been caretaker of since December. But it turns out, to paraphrase Braveboy names interim superintendent shortly after leader of Prince George's schools' resignation 06/13/2025 12:43pm • For the third time in the past 10 years, Prince George’s County Public Schools will be looking for a new superintendent. On Thursday night, the Maryland school system's board and current Superintendent Millard House II came up with an agreement for his resignation. The morning after Hou Confronting the ‘financial anchor’ of soaring health care costs 06/12/2025 03:50pm •  This content has been sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Health care costs in the United States are a burden that nearly every American feels in one way or another. For many families, a trip to the doctor or a visit to the emergency room can lead to unexpected bills that s