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Why we need more inclusive, affordable housing for people with disabilities now 05/13/2022 05:22pm • Rewind to a century ago ��� cut out of employment, housing and society, the only path for people with disabilities was institutionalization. Over the next several decades, the United States witnessed national movements towards community-centered group housing and, subsequently, greater opportunit Weeks after Van Ness sniper shooting, 'unprecedented' look into investigation but still no answer to why 05/12/2022 04:39pm • Three weeks after a sniper opened fire on a Northwest D.C. school, wounding four and terrorizing several blocks in Van Ness before turning the gun on himself, police are providing an "unprecedented" inside look into their investigation. But D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee said police still do In Maryland GOP governor race, Schulz campaign calls Cox 'unstable' and 'unfit for office' 05/11/2022 08:10am • Del. Daniel L. Cox and former Commerce Secretary Kelly M. Schulz are vying for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in the July 19 primary. (Maryland Matters/Danielle E. Gaines) This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for��Maryland A Guide to the FIRE Movement 05/10/2022 08:00pm • If you're looking for a chance to step away from work before retirement age, you may have heard of FIRE, which stands for "Financial Independence, Retire Early." The movement, which consists of saving enough to leave a job before age 65, has been highlighted in blogs, books and individual stories, o Signs of Colleges on the Rise: What to Watch 05/10/2022 08:00pm • Students, faculty and communities want to be associated with colleges and universities that are thriving. Factors such as curricula, research activities, rankings, studies abroad, distinguished alumni lists, ethnic diversity programs, state-of-the-art facilities and return on investment can indicate How to Handle Money as an International Student 05/09/2022 08:00pm • Having attended an American high school in Greece, Eleftheria Topaloglou says she was given some guidance about money matters in the U.S. But once she actually arrived in America for college, she realized she could have used more financial schooling. "I had zero knowledge of how to open a bank accou What Is the FICA Tax? 05/09/2022 08:00pm • FICA stands for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act. This law outlines that taxes should be withheld from paychecks and used to fund the Social Security and Medicare programs. Both employees and employers are affected by the FICA tax. Here's a look at how the FICA tax is calculated. What Is FICA How to Find Legal Help When You Can't Afford a Lawyer 05/08/2022 08:00pm • Whether you need help drawing up a will or a contract -- or you're facing some sort of legal jeopardy or dilemma -- hiring an attorney can be expensive. According to USLegal.com and related websites, most lawyers charge between $100 and $300 an hour. That can feel prohibitive if you need a lawyer to Olivia, Liam top list of most popular baby names ��� again 05/06/2022 12:11pm • The baby names topping the popularity charts in 2021 are no strangers to the list. Olivia, the most popular girl name, has topped the Social Security Administration list for three years. Liam, the most popular boy name, has topped the list for five years in a row. New to the club is Theodor Assateague begins transfer of 'aggressive' Md. horse to his new home 05/05/2022 04:24am • There's heated debate on social media about the fate of Chip, a wild horse from Maryland's Assateague Island who's being relocated to a sanctuary in Texas. But the staff at his final destination says he'll be well-cared for when he arrives at his new home. Noelle Almrud, the senior director at��C Vivian 'Millie' Bailey, beloved Howard Co. WWII veteran and public servant, dies at 104 05/02/2022 11:20pm • Vivian ���Millie��� Bailey, who led an all-female detachment in World War II during segregation in the South, died Sunday in her Columbia, Maryland, home. She was 104. Bailey lived in Howard County and served the community for more than 50 years after her service in the Army, according to an obit Frequently Asked Social Security Benefit Questions 05/02/2022 08:00pm • The majority of American workers will eventually collect Social Security benefits. Those who understand how Social Security works may be able to qualify for bigger payments and avoid benefit reductions and withholdings. Workers approaching retirement age generally have a lot of questions about begin 10 Baby Products You Should Never Buy 05/02/2022 08:00pm • Keep unsafe products away from your newborn.There are countless decisions new parents must make, but choosing safe products for your newborn is perhaps among the most important. According to Consumer Reports, there were 1,234 recalls from 2017 to 2021, and children's products were in the top five re The History of Your Social Security Payments 05/01/2022 08:00pm • The Social Security program was created in 1935 and began paying out monthly benefits to retired workers five years later. But there have been several important adjustments to the program, including changes in the retirement age and increases in benefits to keep up with inflation. Here's how Social NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week 04/29/2022 10:22am • A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: ___ Unexplained hepatitis cases not caused by COVID-19 vaccines