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My Take: An apartment building downtown serves the new nuclear family 11/14/2018 09:28pm • In downtown D.C. a new type of nuclear unit is being served: grand families.   Relaunch Your Career With Confidence 11/14/2018 07:00pm • Any type of career change can be stressful and scary, whether it's returning to the workforce after caring for children or an aging parent, taking time off for personal health reasons or planning a sabbatical. Many professionals put off making changes, even when it would improve their lives, becaus Is Marijuana Dangerous for Teens? 11/14/2018 07:00pm • A majority of states now allow the use of medical cannabis, and 10 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the recreational use of marijuana for those over the age of 21, although it is illegal on the federal level. Each state has its own rules for recreational use and the amount you can Md. man pleads guilty to recording children in his bathroom 11/14/2018 03:38pm • WASHINGTON — A Maryland man accused of secretly recording kids using his bathroom pleaded guilty to charges of possessing and producing child pornography Wednesday. Jonathan Mark Oldale, 55, of Chevy Chase, pleaded guilty Wednesday. He’ll be sentenced April 1, 2019, and if the court accepts t Q&A: ‘Billy Elliot’ tap dances into Signature with dual child stars 11/13/2018 12:37am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'badffc6c-866b-4796-92dc-232e035df98c' }).render("6976153687618087");}); WASHINGTON — Three Oscar nominati The 2019 Best Cruise Lines for the Money 11/12/2018 07:00pm • Your next cruise may cost less money than you think.Since a cruise is basically a package deal, with lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, a vacation at sea is often a better value than a land-based getaway -- if you choose wisely. To help you make the most of your travel budget Ahead of key vote, DC lawmaker 'very confident' voting age will be lowered to 16 11/12/2018 11:27am • WASHINGTON — One day before the full D.C. Council considers lowering the city's voting age from 18 to 16, the main lawmaker behind the effort is expressing strong optimism that his bill will soon be law. "I feel very confident heading into tomorrow," said council member Charles Allen, who repre 9 money mistakes parents make 11/12/2018 08:15am • Dodge these blunders to help youngsters adopt smart financial habits. From working overtime to allowing screen time, modern parents can easily feel as though they are failing on many fronts. As if they don't already have enough to feel guilty about, parents may be making some serious financial mi 8 Stocks That American Teenagers Love 11/11/2018 07:00pm • These brands are hot for young consumers.Investors are always looking ahead to the next big trend in the market. Traditionally, younger Americans have been trendsetters in the economy, so it's always wise for investors to keep an eye on what Generation Z is buying. U.S. investment bank Piper Jaffray Is it Harder to Lose Weight as You Age? 11/11/2018 07:00pm • Does your favorite pair of jeans fit more snugly around the waist with each birthday? Is your favorite dress a little tighter with each passing year? Research suggests that many people gain weight as they advance in age from young adulthood into middle age. Between ages 29 and 39, women typically ga Japanese Pessimistic About Future, Say Children Will Fare Worse, Survey Finds 11/11/2018 07:00pm • With Japan possessing the world's third-largest economy and being seen globally as a place that nurtures innovation, one would think the public mood in the country would be relatively upbeat. Yet while the Japanese are displaying growing confidence in the country's economy, many say their lives toda What Is Assisted Living? 11/11/2018 07:00pm • For many older adults, advancing age means they'll face a time when living alone is no longer feasible. Certain aspects of daily living become more challenging, and if you find that you often need assistance to do things like caring for your home and yourself, it might be time to consider moving in Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 11-17 11/11/2018 12:12am • Here are some celebrities celebrating a birthday this week. Nov. 11: Country singer Narvel Felts is 80. Guitarist Vince Martell of Vanilla Fudge is 73. Keyboardist Jim Peterik of The Ides of March (and formerly of Survivor) is 68. Singer-keyboardist Paul Cowsill of The Cowsills is 67. Singer Mars New allegations emerge against DC priest charged with abusing teen girl in 2015 11/10/2018 06:43pm • WASHINGTON — A D.C. priest who was arrested and charged with sexually abusing a teenage girl in May of 2015 is also being accused of inappropriately touching two other girls during the same month and year, court documents say. Urbano Vasquez, 46, was arrested on Wednesday on charges of second d Fredericksburg foster parent charged with child abuse 11/09/2018 02:57pm • WASHINGTON — A Fredericksburg, Virginia, man was arrested Thursday on one felony count of child abuse. On Aug. 23, staff at an elementary school in Spotsylvania County alerted Child Protective Services to burn marks on a young boy, police said in a news release. Detectives learned the child