Gap Inc. to shutter 350 stores by 2024 in plan to exit malls
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FTC reports surge of social media scams amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a spike in complaints about social media scams, especially on Facebook and Instagram.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a spike in complaints about social media scams, especially on Facebook and Instagram.
Maryland committing $250M in funding to keep economy afloat amid pandemic
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced a new economic initiative on Thursday to help put local economies into second gear as the state tries to emerge from the doldrums prompted by the novel coronavirus.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced a new economic initiative on Thursday to help put local economies into second gear as the state tries to emerge from the doldrums prompted by the novel coronavirus.
Prince William County shares plans for return to in-person learning
Prince William County schools are sharing their plan for returning students to the classroom for in-person learning.
Prince William County schools are sharing their plan for returning students to the classroom for in-person learning.
Quibi is shutting down, citing low subscriptions amid COVID-19 pandemic
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.
'Hitler would have won': Jesse Ventura slams lack of sacrifice from anti-maskers
Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war.
Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war.
CDC: COVID-19 'close contact' now includes brief encounters
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
DC lawyer takes on universities over pandemic-related refund demands
Dozens of colleges and universities are finding themselves on the receiving end of lawsuits from students and parents demanding refunds for tuition paid for in-person classes moved online during the pandemic.
Dozens of colleges and universities are finding themselves on the receiving end of lawsuits from students and parents demanding refunds for tuition paid for in-person classes moved online during the pandemic.
Universities face lawsuits amid non-refunds, discounts amid pandemic
Universities across the country are being confronted with lawsuits over cuts in service that don't include cuts in tuition or other student costs.
Universities across the country are being confronted with lawsuits over cuts in service that don't include cuts in tuition or other student costs.
Leesburg fraudster used PPP cash for Cessna aircraft, Lexus automobile, prosecutors say
A Leesburg man is facing charges after he allegedly used the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program to swindle the government out of $2.5 million, which he spent on items including a Cessna aircraft and a Lexus.
A Leesburg man is facing charges after he allegedly used the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program to swindle the government out of $2.5 million, which he spent on items including a Cessna aircraft and a Lexus.
Growing number of Virginia colleges scrap traditional spring break
A growing number of Virginia colleges are announcing that spring break will be canceled or modified in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
A growing number of Virginia colleges are announcing that spring break will be canceled or modified in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Study: Older workers face greater unemployment amid COVID-19 pandemic
The study released Tuesday from researchers with the New School university in New York City found that workers 55 and older lost jobs sooner, were rehired slower and continue to face higher job losses than their counterparts ages 35 to 54.
The study released Tuesday from researchers with the New School university in New York City found that workers 55 and older lost jobs sooner, were rehired slower and continue to face higher job losses than their counterparts ages 35 to 54.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says vaccination plan prioritizes frontline workers
Maryland has finally caught up with neighboring D.C. and Virginia, and now has a COVID-19 vaccination plan the state can implement before a vaccine is available for distribution.
Maryland has finally caught up with neighboring D.C. and Virginia, and now has a COVID-19 vaccination plan the state can implement before a vaccine is available for distribution.
Fairfax County educators union wants schools to stay closed for remainder of school year
One of the two largest educators’ unions in Fairfax County says schools should remain closed for the remainder of the academic year.
One of the two largest educators’ unions in Fairfax County says schools should remain closed for the remainder of the academic year.
Melania Trump postpones campaign trip due to a cough related to COVID-19
Spokesperson Stephanie Grisham says the first lady has decided against accompanying President Donald Trump to a campaign rally Tuesday in Erie, Pennsylvania, because of a lingering cough after contracting COVID-19.
Spokesperson Stephanie Grisham says the first lady has decided against accompanying President Donald Trump to a campaign rally Tuesday in Erie, Pennsylvania, because of a lingering cough after contracting COVID-19.
Behind the Mask
Fox 5 DC speaks with Virginia Tech professor Patty Raun about how your facial expressions can help communicate while wearing a mask.
Fox 5 DC speaks with Virginia Tech professor Patty Raun about how your facial expressions can help communicate while wearing a mask.
DC COVID-19 contact tracing app launched
The District's exposure notification system, which relies on Bluetooth technology to match anonymous signals to phones that were in close contact when someone test positive for COVID-19, has now launched and is live. D.C. officials are calling it DC CAN.
The District's exposure notification system, which relies on Bluetooth technology to match anonymous signals to phones that were in close contact when someone test positive for COVID-19, has now launched and is live. D.C. officials are calling it DC CAN.
Japanese researchers simulate indoor environments to show how COVID-19 can spread
Japanese researchers have simulated different indoor environments to look at how COVID-19 can spread.
Japanese researchers have simulated different indoor environments to look at how COVID-19 can spread.
Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
Trump calls Fauci a 'disaster,' says people are tired of hearing about COVID-19
President Donald Trump sought Monday to buck up his campaign staffers two weeks from Election Day, dismissing the cautionary coronavirus advice of his scientific experts as well as polling showing him trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden across key battleground states.
President Donald Trump sought Monday to buck up his campaign staffers two weeks from Election Day, dismissing the cautionary coronavirus advice of his scientific experts as well as polling showing him trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden across key battleground states.