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Push for Puerto Rico statehood has myriad political implications, including for DC area 10/25/2020 08:58pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The long-debated possibility of statehood for Puerto Rico is gaining traction — a development sure to be watched closely by the more th Hundreds of thousands more Marylanders turned to SNAP benefits to eat during pandemic 10/23/2020 11:27am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland residents’ enrollment in federal food assistance programs has increased sharply since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March, ac Know your rights: Georgetown U. group details laws against voter intimidation 10/23/2020 03:43am • As the end of the 2020 election draws near, the potential threat of disruption at the polls on the part of so-called militia groups is intensifying. And one local group is trying to make sure that, across the country, voters know their rights and law enforcement knows their responsibilities. The What to Know About Virtual Career Fairs 10/23/2020 12:00am • Virtual career fairs, also known as virtual hiring events and online career fairs, are the new normal based on the need for social distancing and proliferation in remote work. These next-gen events, however, have been on the rise for years due to their ease of use with minimal expense or wasted com 2020 election security: Americans nationwide worry about voting securely 10/22/2020 02:25pm • Voters wait in line outside an early voting location at Fairfax County Government Center to cast their votes for the Nov. 3, 2020 elections on Oct. 19, 2020 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) All across the U.S., from Florida to Alaska and Pennsylvania to Arizona, people ha New Prince William Co. commission to examine racial, social justice 10/22/2020 08:46am • A racial and social justice commission will be created in Virginia's Prince William County, with a mission to study "the state of racial and social justice for people of color." The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted to approve the commission during its Tuesday meeting with a partis 8 Times to Stop Saving for Retirement 10/21/2020 12:00am • When going through a difficult financial time, it may be wise to reduce current expenses. It might be necessary to pause contributions to retirement accounts. However, before reducing retirement savings, you'll want to have a plan for when and how you'll pick up savings habits again. Here are some Blips or trends? Montgomery Co. health officials keep eye on COVID-19 numbers 10/20/2020 05:38pm • Montgomery County, Maryland's latest COVID-19 numbers show that the rolling three-day average of confirmed cases is holding at 90, with the one-day report for Tuesday at 94 new cases. And the number of COVID-19 deaths in the county is 821, with the latest death reported Tuesday. County Health Off DC gyms and fitness studios adapt, hope for mild weather or close for good as winter nears 10/20/2020 04:07am • When the coronavirus pandemic swept across North America in March, it closed schools, businesses, restaurants and fitness centers, forcing many people to work from home and limit their mixing in society. There was one silver lining: the weather, while brisk and blustery some of the time, was gen Virginia legislators advance police and criminal justice reform measures 10/19/2020 12:40pm • RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia General Assembly wrapped up the agenda this month for the special session that began Aug. 18. Legislators introduced over 50 police and criminal justice reform bills during the session. Gov. Ralph Northam called the session to update the state budget and to address What’s on the ballot: Prince George’s Co. voters weigh in on 5 bond issues 10/19/2020 04:13am • When voters in Prince George’s County, Maryland, fill out their ballots this year, they will weigh in on five questions that, if approved, would clear the way for the county to issue bonds and borrow money to the tune of more than half a billion dollars to finance county projects. Among the pro See the 2021 Best Global Universities 10/19/2020 12:00am • The best research universities in the world.Though the coronavirus pandemic has complicated attending college outside of one's own country, international students persist in the face of the crisis. To help students decide where to study, the 2021 Best Global Universities rankings provide insight int Year-End Retirement Planning Deadlines for 2020 10/19/2020 12:00am • Contributing to a 401(k) plan can save you thousands of dollars on your 2020 tax return, but you need to meet the year-end contribution deadline. You can also take emergency retirement account withdrawals to cope with coronavirus costs until the end of the year without having to pay the early withd What to Know About Withdrawing Money From a Traditional IRA 10/19/2020 12:00am • Individual retirement accounts, commonly known as IRAs, are retirement fund staples for many people. Traditional IRAs let workers take a tax deduction when they deposit money into their account and then pay taxes when they make a withdrawal. It sounds straightforward, but exactly when you withdraw How to Pick a Health Insurance Plan 10/19/2020 12:00am • Open enrollment for health insurance Every year, tens of millions of Americans have the opportunity to enroll in a health insurance plan during a specific window of time called the open enrollment period. Consumers can sign up for coverage for the first time or change their existing plan during this