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Congress turns up the heat on a burning issue: Your gas stove 05/24/2023 05:58pm • A congressional panel took up an issue Wednesday that's generated a lot of political heat in culture wars — the future of the gas stove, and President Joe Biden's administration's efforts to get Americans to go electric. The Republican-led House oversight subcommittee on regulatory affairs held Veteran Benefits for Assisted Living: What You Need to Know 05/23/2023 08:00pm • If you served as a member of the United States Armed Services, you may be entitled to certain benefits that could make getting older a little easier. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers some funding programs that can help offset the costs of specific kinds of care later in life. For some 15 Top Pride Parades and Celebrations in the U.S. 05/21/2023 08:00pm • On June 28, 1969, in the New York City neighborhood of Greenwich Village, police raided a popular gay bar: the Stonewall Inn. Fed up with the frequent raids and harassment from law enforcement, both patrons and local residents began to fight back, leading to six days of protests and clashes between What a federal debt default could mean for Marylanders: Recession, unpaid workers, loss of benefits 05/21/2023 01:18pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Thousands of Marylanders could be out of a paycheck or other benefits if federal leaders fail to reach an agreement to increase the nation Why Green Bay, Wisconsin, Is the Best Place to Live in 2023-2024 05/15/2023 08:00pm • In the search for the place to make your new hometown, you likely want affordability that doesn't leave you feeling strapped for cash after paying rent or making a mortgage payment and covering groceries. You want ample activities year-round that can keep you entertained. You want to feel like you h Moore signs expansion of veteran retiree tax credit into law; Republicans push back on other issues 05/13/2023 12:40pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Military veterans will now be able to claim a larger income tax credit if they retire in Maryland. Gov. Wes Moore (D) traveled to Warfi Climate calling: Maryland plans multi-agency approach to climate change 05/11/2023 10:10am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller (D) and other top state officials gathered at the University of Maryland Baltimore County on Wednesday to discuss how Md. nonprofit wants to destigmatize mental illness with support groups for families 05/01/2023 08:12am • This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a Maryland-based nonprofit says although the COVID-19 pandemic is over, it left behind a trail 10 Retirement Lifestyles Worth Trying 04/30/2023 08:00pm • Retirees finally have the freedom to choose how to spend their time. While some people want to relax after a lengthy and stressful career, others are ready to move on to the next adventure. Many people will cycle through periods of leisure and creation at various points in their retirement. While yo The Pink Tax Costs Women Thousands of Dollars Over Their Lifetimes 04/27/2023 08:00pm • The "pink tax" refers to gender-based price discrimination. Originally used to describe the sales taxes women pay for feminine hygiene products, the term has expanded. Now it refers to the practice of charging women more than men for consumer items and services that are essentially the same -- altho After first 100 days, Lierman hopeful about modernization of Md. comptroller's office, possibilities for state policy changes 04/27/2023 05:27am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Wednesday marks the 100th day since Brooke Lierman (D) was sworn in as Maryland's 34th comptroller. The first woman to hold the positio What You Can Do With a Nursing Degree 04/20/2023 08:00pm • When people imagine what nurses do, they often think of bedside nurses who tend to sick people in hospitals. Although there are many nurses who do this type of work, there are other job opportunities within the field. For example, private duty nurses go into patients' homes to provide care, and clin Montgomery Democrats pick community leader Greg Wims to fill latest vacancy in House of Delegates 04/19/2023 06:02am • W. Gregory Wims was nominated by the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee on Tuesday to fill a District 39 vacancy in the House of Delegates. (Courtesy Maryland Matters) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland What to Know About Continuing Care Retirement Communities 04/12/2023 08:00pm • America has an aging population, and as such, more and more people are considering options for where and how they'll live after retirement. Overall, 70% of people currently age 65 or older will need some kind of long-term care according to the federal government. Sorting through the myriad choices f A Patient's Guide to Mental Health 04/11/2023 08:00pm • We often think of mental health as something controlled by the brain. But it actually depends on a delicate balance of brain chemistry, physical health, life stressors, genetics and experiences. "Our experiences and physical health can change the brain, its structure and neuroconnections. It's like