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In Frederick Co. exec race, an end to 'good ol' boys era' but what comes next? 10/30/2018 04:52pm • The changing demographics of Frederick County are at the heart of the race to lead county government there. In the last two decades, the county has grown more populous, more diverse and more Democratic, setting up a 2018 race for county executive that could be tight between incumbent Democrat Jan Tax tricks and treats: Are you ready for the grim tax reaper? 10/30/2018 06:18am • WASHINGTON — It’s Halloween and the Grim Tax Reaper lurks in the shadows patiently waiting to collect his due! Beware of the 2018 tax rule changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) that may bring unexpected tricks to the unprepared. There’s still time before year-end to utilize a f Reeder, Silverman minimize mayor's role in at-large DC Council race 10/29/2018 09:38pm • WASHINGTON — Incumbent At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman and challenger Dionne Reeder say the battle for the seat is not about Mayor Muriel Bowser. Earlier this month, Bowser endorsed Reeder in her race against Silverman, but each candidate maintains they are competing against each other Time To Rethink Your Bond Holdings? 10/29/2018 08:00pm • The U.S. economy is entering a phase that it hasn't seen in over 20 years: rising interest rates. The Federal Reserve Bank has raised its interest rate target three times in the last year, most recently at the end of September. Rates are up 2 percentage points in three years, an astronomical increas How to Set Up a Global Health Project as a Premed Student 10/29/2018 08:00pm • An increasing number of aspiring medical school students are developing an interest in global health. But finding opportunities to gain experience in this area can be difficult. As a result, some premedical students decide to carve their own path by starting a global health project. While this may Accessing Health Care in Rural America 10/29/2018 08:00pm • Life in rural America has its advantages, with some remote communities perched in arguably the most beautiful landscapes in the U.S., from Alaska's wild fringes and beneath Montana's big sky to northern Minnesota's lake country. But, where access to health care can be limited, living in less populou Will You Thank or Curse Trump for Your Tax Bill? 10/29/2018 08:00pm • Taxpayers may feel like they're entering into the vast unknown this tax season. It will be the first year that many filers will face their new tax liability under President Donald Trump's tax reform. And for these filers, how their tax liability will look remains mysterious. "There will be some peop Virginia voters to pick senator, Congress members, more Nov. 6 10/29/2018 05:30pm • WASHINGTON — Voters in Virginia will choose a U.S. senator and representatives in the U.S. House when they go to the polls on Nov. 6. Also, in the D.C. area, two candidates are vying for a seat on the Arlington County Board. And two constitutional amendments are on the ballot. One would expa Trone, Hoeber vie for Maryland's open 6th District seat 10/29/2018 03:35pm • WASHINGTON — Voters from Western Maryland through Frederick to parts of Montgomery County will choose a new member of Congress Nov. 6 in what has turned into a big-money race to replace retiring Democrat John Delaney. Democrat David Trone and Republican Amie Hoeber are joined on the ballot by G Cardin seeks 3rd term as Campbell, Simon, Vohra challenge him in Maryland Senate race 10/29/2018 03:22pm • WASHINGTON — When voters in Maryland get their ballot, they'll see four names in the box for U.S. senator. Sen. Ben Cardin, the incumbent Democrat, is seeking his third term. Tony Campbell, a political science professor at Towson University, is the Republican candidate. Neal Simon, a business e Trump escalates threats against migrant caravan 10/29/2018 02:28pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Eager to focus voters on immigration in the lead-up to the midterm elections, President Donald Trump on Monday escalated his threats against a migrant caravan trudging slowly toward the U.S. border as the Pentagon prepared to deploy thousands of U.S. troops to support the border Independent Vihstadt faces challenge from Dem de Ferranti for Arlington County Board 10/29/2018 07:22am • Editor’s note: This is one in a series of pieces on the Nov. 6 midterm election. WTOP interviewed candidates in key contested local races. See all of WTOP’s coverage election coverage. WASHINGTON — The lone non-Democrat on the Arlington County Board is facing a tough re-election fight on N Comstock faces Wexton in high-profile race for Virginia’s 10th District 10/29/2018 07:21am • Editor’s note: This is one in a series of pieces on the Nov. 6 midterm election. WTOP interviewed candidates in key contested local races. See all of WTOP’s coverage election coverage. WASHINGTON — Voters from McLean to Winchester have a decision to make on Nov. 6 in one of the most-closel US Rep. Brat faces challenges from Spanberger, Walton in Virginia’s 7th 10/29/2018 07:15am • Editor’s note: This is one in a series of pieces on the Nov. 6 midterm election. WTOP interviewed candidates in key contested local races. See all of WTOP’s coverage election coverage. WASHINGTON — The man who rode Tea Party support to oust then-House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in a Repub Wittman faces challenge from Williams in Virginia's 1st District 10/29/2018 07:14am • Editor’s note: This is one in a series of pieces on the Nov. 6 midterm election. WTOP interviewed candidates in key contested local races. See all of WTOP’s coverage election coverage. WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Rob Wittman is squaring off against Democrat Vangie Williams on Nov. 6 for th