Topic: Germantown

Louisa May Alcott: 10 quotes on her birthday

Here are 10 quotes to mark the birthday of Louisa May Alcott, author of the beloved young adult novel, "Little Women". 

Not a trick or a treat: Hurricane Sandy could hit as monster hybrid storm

Hurricane Sandy, currently a category 2 storm, is taking aim at the Northeast in the days before Halloween. Forecasters say it could cause widespread power outages and dangerous flooding.

Snow on the way? Why forecasters see a big winter for much of eastern US.

AccuWeather is forecasting above-normal snowfall from the southern Appalachians to southern New England. The biggest storms, it says, will take place in January and February.

For young illegal immigrants, a day of hugs, smiles, joy ... and qualms

Young illegal immigrants began applying Wednesday under Obama's miniature DREAM Act, which offers exemption from deportation for at least two years. There was rejoicing among them, but also apprehension.

Mitt Romney's illegal immigration problem: Would he reverse Obama's order?

Some young illegal immigrants can begin applying for deportation deferrals Wednesday under a politically popular move by President Obama in June. It puts Mitt Romney in a bit of a pickle.

DREAMer policy on illegal immigrants goes live. Can it backfire on Obama?

Obama has a lot riding on effective implementation of his new policy to give some young illegal immigrants a reprieve from deportation. If the government botches it, backlash in the Latino community could hurt him politically.

How the 'derecho' storm came to be such a surprise to the mid-Atlantic

As the system moved south, forecasters started to realize this was not just an ordinary summer thunderstorm. The last time a derecho hit the US was in 2009, in the Plains states.

'Flash mob' crimes: How good are police at tracking down culprits?

While the ability to track 'flash mob' lawbreakers on Twitter and other social media platforms offers a powerful, futuristic vision for policing, real-life police response has so far been more Sherlock Holmes and less Blade Runner.

Nine states don't give maximum unemployment benefits: Does yours?

Extended unemployment benefits – after the first 26 weeks – are paid by Uncle Sam, but only if states pass legislation allowing it. So far, 37 states and D.C. are on board, four have unemployment levels too low to qualify, and nine just haven't taken action.

Five ways readers can save on books

Earth-friendly school

Kids at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., love their new 'green' campus.