Search

Virginia or Maryland? GSA reveals scoring system that will determine new FBI HQ site 09/29/2022 02:01pm • In March, a funding bill passed by Congress ordered the General Services Administration to begin the process of selecting a suburban location for a new FBI headquarters, with a goal of having the new site selected by the end of the fiscal year. With a new fiscal year starting Oct. 1, the GSA, Maryland car seat law takes effect Saturday 09/29/2022 04:20am • A law in Maryland about children's car seats goes into effect Saturday. It aims to clear up some confusion about the type of car seat that should be used. "We want to keep our youngest children in the vehicle as safe as possible," said Chrissy Nizer, the administrator of Maryland's Motor Vehi Report: Md. children and youth continue to experience mental health challenges 09/26/2022 11:13am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Irene Diane is excited for her senior year at Bowie High School, serving as president of the school’s student government association and f Questions doctors wish their patients would ask 09/25/2022 04:00am • A curious patient is a healthy patient. When you go to the doctor it's typically for a specific problem, such as a cold, stomach pain or another issue that you want to get better. But it's also an opportunity to learn what's going on in your body, understand why you're receiving a specific treatm Howard Community College expands reproductive health services on campus 09/22/2022 10:27pm • The Wellness Center at Howard Community College is getting a shot in the arm — a $1 million grant from Howard County, Maryland, to expand health care on campus. Over the next three years, it will fund a pilot program to expand the number of clinics a month and services provided by the Howard Co Hendrix Lapierre hopes to crack Capitals’ deep center depth chart 09/19/2022 04:30pm • Lapierre hopes to crack Capitals’ deep center depth chart originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonARLINGTON, Va. — Hendrix Lapierre got his first taste of NHL action last season and he’s hoping to make it back quickly.The Capitals’ 2020 first-round pick wrapped up rookie Is your dog getting enough exercise? 09/13/2022 01:36pm • This content is written by Katie Falk, associate veterinarian at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. There are many reasons to prioritize your dog getting enough exercise, including weight management, anxiety and preventing health issues, such as arthritis. While arthritis is extremely common, it is What are this year's best colleges? 09/12/2022 03:37am • The U.S. News & World Report announced its 38th edition of the Best College rankings for the 2022-23 year. It evaluated 1,500 universities and colleges on 17 measures of academic quality. According to its news release, there are some changes to this year's rankings, such as: Update to DC-area firefighters climb 110 stories to honor 9/11’s fallen firefighters 09/11/2022 05:05pm • It's been 21 years ago since the terror attacks on 9/11. That day, 343 New York firefighters died at the World Trade Center. On Sunday morning, firefighters from all across the D.C. area climbed 110 stories worth of stairs at the Gaylord National Resort in Prince George’s County, Maryland, to rep Study: Mood swings, anxiety due to PMS should be key public health issue globally 09/06/2022 11:51pm • Worldwide, more than 61% of women experience premenstrual mood swings and anxiety every menstrual cycle. Those two particular symptoms are very common that Virginia researchers believe premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, should be a key public health issue globally. “Our study demonstrates that prem Americans increasingly concerned about political violence — CBS News poll 09/05/2022 07:00am • Against a backdrop of so much concern that democracy is under threat, Americans also see a rising potential for political violence: almost two-thirds think the coming years will bring an increase. And the percentage holding that view has itself been rising even higher, compared to 2021. The p How America turned into a nation of snackers 09/03/2022 06:59am • Forget breakfast, lunch and dinner. People can't get enough of the in-between. Big companies report that snack sales are soaring. Net sales of Doritos, Cheetos, Ruffles, PopCorners, Smartfood and SunChips grew by double digits in the second quarter. Retail sales of Pirate's Booty jumped about 32% Keswick Creamery cheeses sold at farm markets recalled for listeria fears 08/31/2022 06:57am • Keswick Creamery is recalling some of its cheese products sold at farmers markets and stores in the D.C. region over concerns of listeria contamination. The Pennsylvania-based company said routine sampling conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration flagged some of its products as containi 'This will change everything for me': Americans react to Biden's plan to forgive up to $20k in student loan debt 08/27/2022 04:04am • Americans across the country are sharing their mixed reactions to President Joe Biden's decision to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for millions of borrowers. Biden announced Wednesday that borrowers who hold loans with the Department of Education and make less than $125,000 annually a Md. US attorney outlines plan to use ‘Al Capone model,’ little-known statute to prosecute violent criminals 08/24/2022 06:15pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland’s U.S. Attorney Erek Barron announced Wednesday what he called a series of “exceptional actions” that his office will underta