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Prince William Co. official: New scheduling system should facilitate COVID-19 vaccinations 01/26/2021 06:48pm • The COVID-19 vaccination rollout in Prince William County, Virginia, has left residents frustrated, with eligibility requirements changing and a lack of supply prompting county officials to stop scheduling first-dose appointments until at least Feb. 15. But Dr. Alison Ansher, the health director Acting Capitol Police chief apologizes for Jan. 6 security breach 01/26/2021 02:28pm • Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman apologized to members of Congress on Tuesday for the deadly attack on Jan. 6, saying the department failed to adequately protect lawmakers and the Capitol. "Let me be clear: The department should have been more prepared for this attack," Pittman China flies warplanes close to Taiwan in early test of Biden 01/25/2021 02:11am • China dispatched two large formations of warplanes close to the self-governing island of Taiwan over the weekend, presenting a significant foreign policy challenge to new United States President Joe Biden just days into his administration. Taiwan's Defense Ministry said 13 Chinese planes entered 3 Reasons Your High School Teachers Are Valuable ACT, SAT Prep Resources 01/25/2021 12:00am • When high school students think of SAT or ACT test prep resources, items like physical study guides and YouTube tutorials likely come to mind. However, your own teachers -- particularly in English, math and science -- are also a highly valuable resource and often are overlooked. Teachers make fantas Washington Monument closes indefinitely to the public 01/23/2021 08:38pm • Fireworks explode over the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, as seen from Arlington, Va., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) The Washington Monument will remain closed indefinitely to the public to protect staff and visitors from COVID-19, the National Park Service (NPS) 38 Capitol officers and 150 National Guardsmen test positive for COVID-19 01/22/2021 10:05pm • National Guard soldiers rest on cots in the Visitors Center of the U.S. Capitol on January 17, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Samuel Corum / Getty Images) Thirty-eight members of the U.S. Capitol Police force and about 150 National Guard members have tested positive for COVID-19 since responding to What Financial Advisors Should Know About SEC Rules Allowing Testimonials 01/22/2021 12:00am • Prospective clients often search for testimonials and reviews of financial advisors on Facebook, Yelp or other social media sites. Often, their searches come up short. That's because advisors, unlike other service providers such as attorneys and insurance agents, have been prohibited from using test Inauguration 2021: Joe Biden takes oath in presidential transition like no other 01/20/2021 11:54pm • It was an inauguration like no other. In a city on high alert and amid a still-raging pandemic, Joe Biden took the oath of office Wednesday, becoming the 46th president of the United States, declaring it a victory for "the cause of democracy." "This is America's day. This is democracy's day, Q&A: TD Wealth on Helping Small-Business Owners Through a Pandemic 01/20/2021 12:00am • While the pandemic has taken a financial toll on millions of Americans, small-business owners may rank among the hardest hit. Global shutdowns and social distancing have put pressure on an already financially fragile area of the economy. Just three months into the pandemic, the median small busines The Pros and Cons of Retiring at Age 50 01/20/2021 12:00am • The thought of enjoying leisurely mornings on your back porch may be more appealing than heading to the office every day during rush hour. Many workers aim to stop working before the traditionally regarded retirement age of 65. If you step away from work sooner, such as at age 50, you'll likely have Financial Advisors Allay Fears of Clients Unnerved By Pandemic 01/19/2021 12:00am • Even before the economic uncertainties of the pandemic, many Americans faced the grim reality of an underfunded retirement. The pandemic and ensuing economic recession only exacerbated that situation. In addition to job losses, furloughs or early retirements, the crisis also brought about mental sh Fairfax County music teacher balances National Guard duty with work 01/18/2021 04:51pm • Over the past year, teachers have had to develop engaging online lesson plans and execute them from their home offices, living rooms and kitchen tables. But Jacob Kohut, a music teacher from Fairfax County, Virginia, has them all beat. A sergeant with the D.C. National Guard, Kohut has been te Policing through Change: DC-area officers react to the Capitol attack, coronavirus health risks 01/18/2021 12:01am • Police officers are anxious ahead of the presidential inauguration following the attack on the U.S. Capitol where officers became the targets of mob violence. It is just the latest concern in a tumultuous year in policing. WTOP Investigative Reporter Megan Cloherty spoke with police officers in Health, safety concerns top of mind for Inauguration Day planners 01/16/2021 04:41pm • Inauguration Day is on the way, and amid a pandemic and security concerns, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will still be sworn into office in an outdoor ceremony — with some changes to accommodate today’s health and safety needs. One thing is certain: This yea Facebook blocks new events near White House and Capitol 01/16/2021 07:30am • ▶ Watch Video: Law enforcement prepares for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration Just days before President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, Facebook announced on Friday that it is no longer allowing people to create new events near the White House, U.S. Capitol or any state capitol