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In Calif., Hogan re-wraps himself in Reagan’s cloak as Trump notches big win in Ohio 05/04/2022 04:54am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Just as Maryland Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) was finishing his half-hour speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valle 21 Top Things to Do in Waco, Texas 05/03/2022 08:00pm • As the county seat and home to Baylor University, Waco boasts high-quality museums, historic landmarks, and options for dining and nightlife at the fingertips of residents and visitors alike. Two of the college's most famous alumni -- Chip and Joanna Gaines, hosts of the hit HGTV reality show "Fixer How to regain strength after COVID-19 05/03/2022 08:00am • Recovery from COVID-19 can continue for many weeks or even months after the infection passes. 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As a result, many investors are wondering whether it's time to follo DC ed-tech company wants student financial literacy learning to start younger 05/02/2022 09:11am • Including financial education in public schools is gaining traction, with 12 states, including Virginia, now requiring financial literacy courses as a part of high school graduation. D.C.-based EverFi is on a mission to make that universal. More Business News More Education News How to Find a Financial Advisor for Doctors 05/01/2022 08:00pm • Doctors face a unique set of financial challenges and opportunities. And a financial advisor with a specialized understanding of those factors can help doctors navigate those uncommon circumstances. Just as you wouldn't go to an orthopedist to help with an earache, experts say, you shouldn't work wi 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 Anne Arundel County’s proposed budget includes pay increases for school employees, money for infrastructure 05/01/2022 12:10pm • Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman’s proposed $2.16 billon budget for fiscal 2023 includes pay increases for school employees and money for new school construction and infrastructure. The proposed operating budget includes about $300 million more in spending than last year’s budget Review: 'Ozark' drops final 7 episodes on Netflix, bringing end to Byrde family drama 04/29/2022 02:06pm • This review contains spoilers of Season 4: Part 1, but only minor details for Part 2. The gap between Season 3 and Season 4 felt like an eternity due to pandemic delays, but since "Ozark" divided its final season into two seven-episode batches, it's been torture waiting for the final shoe t Hoyer endorses Wes Moore for Maryland governor 04/28/2022 09:03pm • House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer is endorsing Democrat Wes Moore in the crowded Maryland governor's race, WTOP has learned. Hoyer issued a statement Thursday evening, praising Moore, a military veteran and former CEO of a nonprofit. "While there are many great candidates in this year's race, Project to bring back historic Old Town hotel gets underway this summer 04/28/2022 11:44am • D.C.-based May Riegler Properties and D.C.-based Potomac Investment Properties have secured construction financing to restore a historic Old Town Alexandria hotel. The building, at Prince and Washington streets, originally operated as the George Mason Hotel from 1926 to 1971, and was most recentl How the 2022 Tax Filing Season Was Different 04/27/2022 08:00pm • Taxpayers and preparers alike were hoping for a return to normalcy when they filed their taxes in 2022 after consecutive years of pandemic-related disruptions. 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