National Christmas Tree Lighting will be virtual this year
With the novel coronavirus still sweeping through the nation, the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony won’t accommodate crowds in person this year – but you’ll be able to watch it from home.
With the novel coronavirus still sweeping through the nation, the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony won’t accommodate crowds in person this year – but you’ll be able to watch it from home.
Paycheck Protection Program fraud accusations continue to grow
The federal government has been flooded with reports of potential fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program, a vital lifeline that helped keep small businesses afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.
The federal government has been flooded with reports of potential fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program, a vital lifeline that helped keep small businesses afloat during the coronavirus pandemic.
Stocks surge on Wall Street amid vaccine news, US election outcome
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.
Maryland coronavirus hospitalizations reach highest since June
More than 700 people in Maryland are in the hospital with the coronavirus.
More than 700 people in Maryland are in the hospital with the coronavirus.
Trader Joe's discloses coronavirus infection rates after report highlights grocer risk
Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.
Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.
US reports over 120K new COVID-19 cases, breaking previous single-day record, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States has recorded more than 120,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, breaking the previous single-day record, and the fourth consecutive day for new cases over 100,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The United States has recorded more than 120,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, breaking the previous single-day record, and the fourth consecutive day for new cases over 100,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Speed Unlimited shutting its doors after over 5 decades
Another iconic D.C. area business is closing its doors in the era of COVID-19.
Another iconic D.C. area business is closing its doors in the era of COVID-19.
Last minute late night alcohol restriction takes Montgomery County bars and restaurants by ‘surprise’
A last minute order to stop serving alcohol after 10 p.m. had many bars and restaurants in Montgomery County saying Friday, that the announcement came as a surprise.
A last minute order to stop serving alcohol after 10 p.m. had many bars and restaurants in Montgomery County saying Friday, that the announcement came as a surprise.
Montgomery County bar owners struggling with additional restrictions
Some Montgomery County bar owners say they're having a hard time making ends meet due to restrictions prompted by the novel coronavirus.
Some Montgomery County bar owners say they're having a hard time making ends meet due to restrictions prompted by the novel coronavirus.
US unemployment drops to 6.9%, more than 600k jobs added
U.S. employers added 638,000 jobs in October, a solid pace though far fewer than needed to regain most of the jobs lost to the pandemic recession just as new viral cases are setting record highs.
U.S. employers added 638,000 jobs in October, a solid pace though far fewer than needed to regain most of the jobs lost to the pandemic recession just as new viral cases are setting record highs.
School districts across the DMV put brakes on in-person learning return
Local schools are largely putting the brakes on plans for in-person learning.
Local schools are largely putting the brakes on plans for in-person learning.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan warns of major surge in coronavirus cases
As COVID-19 cases surge nationwide, Gov. Larry Hogan warned Marylanders that the state just saw the highest number of new cases since July –– nearly 1,200 new cases in 24 hours.
As COVID-19 cases surge nationwide, Gov. Larry Hogan warned Marylanders that the state just saw the highest number of new cases since July –– nearly 1,200 new cases in 24 hours.
US reports over 100K new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
Tighter COVID-19 restrictions in Montgomery County could happen next week pending final vote
Plans to tighten COVID-19 restrictions in Montgomery County will likely move forward next week.
Plans to tighten COVID-19 restrictions in Montgomery County will likely move forward next week.
Counties across U.S. with worst COVID-19 surges overwhelmingly voted for Trump
U.S. voters went to the polls starkly divided on how they see President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, with a surprising twist: In places where the virus is most rampant now, Trump enjoyed enormous support.
U.S. voters went to the polls starkly divided on how they see President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, with a surprising twist: In places where the virus is most rampant now, Trump enjoyed enormous support.
Travel restrictions updated to include COVID-19 testing for visitors to DC
DC Health and Mayor Muriel Bowser have announced updates to travel restrictions for the district that include requiring COVID-19 tests for visitors.
DC Health and Mayor Muriel Bowser have announced updates to travel restrictions for the district that include requiring COVID-19 tests for visitors.
Anne Arundel County schools delay return to ‘hybrid’ reopening plan
Students in Anne Arundel County will have to wait to return to the classroom.
Students in Anne Arundel County will have to wait to return to the classroom.
Fed signals readiness to do more for economy in grip of pandemic
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
DC coronavirus update
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser provides updates on the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic - including modifications to travel restrictions.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser provides updates on the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic - including modifications to travel restrictions.
Coronavirus cases prompt Navy and Tulsa to postpone football game
Navy’s Saturday football game against Tulsa has been postponed after positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed at the Academy.
Navy’s Saturday football game against Tulsa has been postponed after positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed at the Academy.