Marylanders still waiting for unemployment benefits are now suing Maryland Governor Larry Hogan
With the help of pro-bono lawyers, multiple Marylanders who are still waiting to receive pandemic unemployment assistance are now suing Maryland Governor Larry Hogan in an effort to halt the repeal of federal pandemic era federal unemployment assistance.
Governor Northam says 70% of adults in Virginia have had at least 1 shot of COVID-19 vaccine
Governor Ralph Northam announced Monday that 70% of adults in Virginia have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Montgomery County Shared Streets program to continue through the summer
The Montgomery County Council voted to continue the Shared Streets program -- that supports in-street activities like outdoor dining -- through the summer.
Vanessa Williams to host ‘A Capitol Fourth’ Independence Day celebration
Vanessa Williams will host the 2021 'A Capitol Fourth' Independence Day celebration in the nation's capital.
Virginia to end COVID-19-related early release of state inmates
The Virginia Department of Corrections is ending its COVID-19-related early release of state inmates.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces all COVID-19 restrictions ending on July 1
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that the COVID-19 state of emergency has ended and that any and all COVID-19 restrictions and emergency mandates would be lifted on July 1.
DC Mayor Bowser says District welcoming visitors celebrating Fourth of July
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the nation's capital is welcoming visitors to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday in the District.
G7 nations to provide 1 billion COVID vaccines
The commitment falls far short of the 11 billion doses the World Health Organization said is needed.
DC COVID-19 restrictions lifted: Everything you can do in the District
All capacity restrictions in D.C. have officially been lifted as of June 11, which includes restaurants, bars, nightclubs, entertainment venues and more. However, some CDC guidelines are still in place.
FDA OKs just 10M J&J vaccine doses from troubled Baltimore plant
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
DC nightclubs to resume normal operations as city continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions
The D.C. region continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions at entertainment facilities as coronavirus cases drop across the area. Beginning on Friday, June 11, nightclubs and other entertainment venues in the District will be able to resume full normal operations.
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History to reopen June 18
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is scheduled to reopen to the public on Friday, June 18 after being closed for more than a year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine authorization to ages 12 to 17
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
Washington Nationals return to 100% capacity at Nationals Park
The Washington Nationals will return to 100% capacity at Nationals Park starting Thursday.
DC hospitals to require vaccinations for all employees
All D.C. hospital employees will soon need to be vaccinated, the hospital association announced on Wednesday.
Half of all Marylanders fully vaccinated; state’s 7-day COVID-19 positivity rate below 1%
Maryland'sCOVID-19 seven-day positivity rate has dropped below one percent for the first time.
PAY IT FORWARD: Virginia pastor's 'bike ministry' helps change lives one bicycle at a time
When a Virginia pastor's bike was stolen he became inspired to help change lives one bicycle at a time!
Montgomery County family’s mission to help others during COVID-19 pandemic spreads nationwide
A Montgomery County family's good gesture to help others has grown to serve thousands nationwide.
Pfizer lowers COVID-19 vaccine dose for younger kids in next stage of trial
Pfizer has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in a larger group of kids under 12 with lower dosages compared to older age groups.
Surge in nearsightedness blamed on increased screen time
Experts say increased screen time during the pandemic has led to an uptick in nearsightedness.