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Movie Review: Child’s play keeps King’s 'It' afloat amid exponential jump scares Movie Review: Childâs play keeps Kingâs 'It' afloat amid exponential jump scares 09/08/2017 01:08am • WASHINGTON -- While it's a general truth that there are far too many remakes in Hollywood these days, Stephen King's "It" is the rare exception that was just begging to be updated. To start, "It" has never been a movie before, debuting as a two-part ABC miniseries in 1990. Moreover, the pre-e 5 Ways to Help Your Teen Develop a Sense of Purpose 09/07/2017 08:00pm • In my work with teens, I consistently observe that teens who have a sense of purpose and feel relevant fare better. We all need to be productive, to love and to feel necessary, right? We may forget, though, that the same goes for our teen sons and daughters. When we think about the lives of our teen Royal school run: Prince George's first day 'a success' 09/07/2017 10:35am • LONDON (AP) â Prince George went to school for the first time Thursday, but it was a rite of passage missed by his mother, who is struggling with acute morning sickness in the early stages of her third pregnancy. The 4-year-old George was accompanied by his father Prince William, on his first d The talk: Area parents, police face down racial discrimination amid high-profile shootings The talk: Area parents, police face down racial discrimination amid high-profile shootings 09/07/2017 04:22am • WASHINGTON â Like any mom, Yanique Campbell-Jennings worries about her son. But after a string of highly publicized killings of young black men at the hands of police, the Germantown, Maryland, mother of three feels she has new reasons to worry. âœEleven-year-olds are being shot by police â Tackling High Blood Pressure in Kids 09/06/2017 08:00pm • If you're the parent of a young child, it's likely you've asked at a recent medical checkup about how your child's height and weight compared with peers. Measuring how kids are growing is not only something that's done to satisfy parents' curiosity, it also helps in determining if a child is growin Maryland immigrant rights supporters attack Trump move 09/06/2017 02:11am • WASHINGTON (AP) â Maryland's congressional Democrats and various immigrant rights groups condemned the Trump administration's decision Tuesday to rescind an order protecting immigrant children who were brought to the United States illegally.  Lawmakers said removing protections for such immigr In Prince George's Co., a new year may bring new school bus routes In Prince George's Co., a new year may bring new school bus routes 09/05/2017 09:01pm • WASHINGTON â The first day of school can be an exciting and somewhat-anxious time for kids and parents as they establish a routine for the new school year. For thousands of students in the Prince Georgeâs County school system, that routine includes catching the school bus. But each year can b Baby born in minivan -- with some help from Prince George's police officer Baby born in minivan -- with some help from Prince George's police officer 09/05/2017 08:52pm • RIVERDALE, Md. â A pregnant woman from Riverdale gave birth in a minivan along busy East-West Highway, with a little help from a Prince George's County police officer. The father, Carlos Sura, flagged down Sgt. Nick Cicale in University Park Thursday night. The couple had been trying t How to Fulfill New School Year Resolutions 09/05/2017 08:00pm • As the summer break wrapped up, I started asking my kids about their hopes for the coming school year. The conversation that ensued reminded me a little of New Year's Eve with adults -- lots of optimism, but no plans concrete enough to justify faith in their intentions. Here's the thing: Intentions Before Play Dates, Ask This Question to Keep Your Child Safe 09/05/2017 08:00pm • The advice columnist Dear Abby recently received a letter from a young mother who wanted to know how to ask about the presence of guns in homes where her child goes to play. Dear Abby responded that it would be too off-putting to ask a new acquaintance about gun ownership, and suggested that the in 8 Unique NFL Traditions to Catch This Fall 09/05/2017 08:00pm • Tailgating, half-time spectacles and special cheers are football game staples. But some football teams and fans in the sport's most prestigious league go the extra yard. Whether donning head-turning headgear or celebrating touchdowns with an actual bang, here are standout National Football League c Health, Family and Lifestyle: What Americans Can Learn from Island Villagers of the South Pacific 09/05/2017 08:00pm • During the last month, I've had the privilege of living and working in a medical clinic on a remote South Pacific island off the coast of Fiji known as Batiki. The island, only 12 square kilometers in size, is home to 234 native Fijians spread across four villages. The island and its people were de 18 can't-miss fall festivals in DC area 18 can't-miss fall festivals in DC area 09/05/2017 01:07am • WASHINGTON â Cooler temperatures and changing leaves are just a few signs that fall is here. Festivals celebrating apples and pumpkins are another. If you're looking to get in the sweater-weather spirit this season, look no further. Here are 18 of the area's best fall festivals. Days before Md. charter school opens, parents learn buses won't run this week Days before Md. charter school opens, parents learn buses won't run this week 09/04/2017 09:55pm • WASHINGTON â Schools open Wednesday in Prince Georgeâs County, Maryland. But on Monday, parents at one county charter school were told that there wonât be any bus service this week. The Turning Point Academy, a K-8 public charter school in Lanham, posted a message on its website explaining 10 MBA Programs Where Grads Have the Most Debt 09/04/2017 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:
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