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Preventing Senior Isolation: Can You Actually Adopt a Senior? 05/10/2018 08:00pm • A recent article in The Washington Post focused on the millions of Chinese citizens living alone. There was a particular emphasis on one: Han Zicheng. He literally wanted to be adopted. Han posted note in a bus shelter. According to the Post, the headline read: "Looking for someone to adopt me." Th Women Physicians Face Extra Challenges 05/10/2018 08:00pm • With looming physician shortages across the U.S., it makes sense to address extra career barriers common to half of the medical workforce -- women physicians. Equal pay, respectful treatment, greater visibility and meaningful support for family responsibilities could go a long way to help. Below, th How to keep your kids focused as the school year winds down 05/10/2018 04:07pm • WASHINGTON — The school year is in the homestretch. The last day of classes — and that last round of tests — are on the horizon. It's a crucial time for students, but it can be a hard time for focusing on the task at hand. Spring has sprung, after all, and a young student's fancy might Virginia counties vie for transportation improvement funds 05/10/2018 06:34am • ALEXANDRIA, Va. — From Arlington and Fairfax to Loudoun and Prince William counties the wish list is long for transportation improvements. But there isn't enough money to pay for it all. A crowd turned out in the Mount Vernon section of Fairfax County Wednesday night to tell regional transporta Calls for Va. road improvements, 'promised in the 50s', to go ahead 05/10/2018 06:20am • ALEXANDRIA — From Arlington and Fairfax to Loudoun and Prince William Counties the wish list is long for transportation improvements. But there isn't enough money to pay for it all. A crowd turned out in the Mount Vernon section of Alexandria Wednesday night to tell regional transportation pla 10 Truths About Retirement 05/09/2018 08:00pm • Retirement has changed a lot in recent years, and may be far different from what you expect. You might spend two or more decades in retirement, and you will be responsible for paying your bills and setting up a fulfilling lifestyle. Here are ten truths about today's retirement: 1. This is not your 7 Ways to Help Kids Cope With Anticipated Homesickness 05/09/2018 08:00pm • As the summer season approaches, kids are more likely to have opportunities to spend some nights, and even perhaps longer periods, away from home. Sleepover parties, overnights at Grandma's house, sleepaway summer camp, road trips -- these ventures can vary in length from one day to several weeks or Is Race a Factor in Whether You -- or Your Child -- Get Antibiotics? 05/09/2018 08:00pm • You probably know by now that many, many antibiotics are prescribed inappropriately -- when they couldn't possibly be of help -- like for viral infections since the medications only treat bacterial infections. In fact, research finds tens of millions of unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions are writ DC teacher, police employees among parents sued over alleged tuition fraud 05/09/2018 07:49pm • WASHINGTON — Two sets of parents are being sued by the District in separate lawsuits totaling more than $800,000. They're accused of lying about their Maryland residency in order to send their kids to D.C. schools tuition-free. Two members of the D.C. Police Department — civilian employee Md. high school employee accused of inappropriately touching 3 05/09/2018 05:33pm • WASHINGTON — A Gaithersburg High School employee inappropriately touched three people, two of whom are juveniles, Montgomery County, Maryland, police said Wednesday. Ancelmo Osmin Diaz (Courtesy Montgomery County police) And investigators are asking Gaithersburg High parents to talk with t Va. girls, 10 and 11, charged with alleged threats against schoolmate 05/09/2018 07:20am • WASHINGTON —Two girls, who are 10 and 11, have been charged as juveniles in connection with threats made against another girl, Prince William County police said. Police in the Northern Virginia county said the two girls communicated by text to conspire to kill the victim, who is 11-years-old. How communities around Va. are restoring, reviving black cemeteries 05/09/2018 03:38am • RICHMOND, Va. — On a hot Saturday in April, volunteers work under a bright sun and the noise of buzzing insects to find and remove unchecked nature and neglect from the graves of thousands of African-Americans, from everyday citizens to some of the most important leaders in local, state and nation Are you ready for 8,000 days or more in retirement? 05/09/2018 03:32am • WASHINGTON — As you might imagine, we work with many people who are approaching, or are already enjoying, their retirement years. The years we spend in retirement are getting longer because we are staying healthier and living longer. It’s not unlikely for people in their mid-60s today to enjo Spunky kids audition for sweet-as-pie role in 'Waitress' at National Theatre 05/09/2018 12:25am • (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: '49b7e4b1-fbd3-4efd-9e77-a879ef5a61fa' }).render("497615361ef1c565");}); WASHINGTON — "Opening up" is hard t Va. school makes top 10 'best high schools' list; Md. ranks No. 3 for college readiness 05/09/2018 12:21am • WASHINGTON — Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Fairfax County, Virginia, has once again been named one of the 10 top-performing high schools in the country, according to new rankings from U.S. News and World Report. The science-and-math-focused magnet school was ranked