Montgomery County to vote on lifting more COVID-19 restrictions
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing and vote Tuesday on their phased COVID-19 reopening plan.
Prince George’s County lifts maximum capacity limits for most businesses Monday
Prince George's County will lift restrictions regarding maximum capacity limits for most businesses and activities Monday.
How President Biden’s child tax credit plan works
President Joe Biden on Monday announced that the government is giving a helping hand to working parents hit hard during the coronavirus pandemic.
Loosened restrictions could cause parking challenges with ‘streeteries’ continuing
As more and more cities and counties in the D.C. region begin to lift most, if not all, COVID-19 restrictions, people are starting to go out more and even return to work in person.
WHO report: Long work hours led to 750K deaths from heart disease, stroke
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Montgomery County to lift most COVID restrictions this month after passing vaccination benchmark
Half of Montgomery County has received all the required coronavirus vaccine doses.
PULSE OF THE PEOPLE: Do you feel like life is getting back to normal in DC??
As the summer arrives, some of our favorite things are coming back.
Virginia mask mandate lifted, COVID-19 restrictions to end May 28
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam lifted Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate Friday to align with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Maryland mask mandate lifted for those who are fully vaccinated
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Friday that the state is lifting its indoor mask mandate for anyone who is fully vaccinated.
Virginia Governor Northam says state in the midst of reviewing new CDC mask guidelines
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said the state is in the midst of reviewing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines that eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people.
Live audience to return for school plays in northern Virginia
The show will go on for music and theatre students in northern Virginia after a successful petition from teachers, parents and performers means they are finally allowed to have a live audience -- just in time for the last show of the year!
New CDC guidance on masks clashes with some local regulations
The Centers for Disease Control made waves on Thursday when they announced new guidance indicating that fully vaccinated people can discard their masks indoors – but it’s also creating confusion since it conflicts with local regulations.
CDC says fully vaccinated can stop wearing masks indoors and outdoors in most settings
The CDC on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
Governor Hogan lifting restrictions on indoor, outdoor dining on Saturday
All coronavirus restrictions on restaurants and venues in Maryland will be lifted on Saturday, Governor Larry Hogan announced Wednesday.
Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
'Stressed' Italian nurse accidentally gives 4 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in single shot
Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.
Children 12 to 15 across DC region now able to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Children in the D.C. region as young as 12 will now be able to get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine after U.S. health advisers endorsed its use on Wednesday.
Special space in Hyattsville for female content creators
CAMPspace is a unique studio in Hyattsville that was originally set up to give women of color a space for content creation.
McDonald's coffee cups to promote COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with White House
McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."