Some teachers worried about being first wave back to school

As some school districts prepare to start in-person learning, parents will still have the option to keep their student all virtual. But many teachers won't have the choice to stay home and it's prompting worries about the future and potential impacts to reopening plans.

DC launching ‘pilot’ for return to live entertainment at 6 venues

D.C. music venues struggling under the restrictions prompted by the novel coronavirus may have a light at the end of the tunnel.

Virginia Health officials seek to block Trump rally

A Virginia health official is warning of a “severe public health threat” if a planned campaign rally for President Donald Trump goes forward Friday evening.

Maryland man who threw bonfire party in violation of COVID-19 restrictions gets 1 year behind bars

 A Charles County man who hosted a bonfire party with dozens of people in defiance of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s order to refrain from large gatherings will spend a year behind bars.

White House ordered to have sign language at virus briefings

The White House and plaintiffs have “largely agreed on all terms" to resolve the matter, according to the order.

Mark Cuban pitches $1,000 stimulus checks for Americans every 2 weeks for 2 months

Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.

Maryland restaurant association calls for looser restrictions

The Restaurant Association of Maryland says the governor’s recent order to expand indoor dining capacity to 75% doesn’t do enough.

Increase your credit score during coronavirus by doing this

If you're looking to boost your credit score fast amid the crippling coronavirus pandemic, then you should be doing this.

DC ‘Streatery’ grant aims to keep restaurants in business this winter, mayor’s office says

On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office officially announced a grant program that will help restaurant owners “winterize” outdoor spaces in an effort to keep the restaurants and businesses that heavily relied on “Streatery” outdoor summer spaces afloat as we push into the cooler months. 

CDC identifies nearly 11,000 potential COVID-19 exposures on 1,600 flights

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers

Local restaurant owners share how they plan to keep customers safe during colder months

Restaurant owners are speaking out about how they plan to keep customers safe as some jurisdictions are increasing indoor dining capacity from 50 to 75 percent in order to survive the colder months. 

Missouri governor and wife test positive for COVID-19

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican who has steadfastly refused to require residents to wear masks, tested positive for the coronavirus. His office confirmed the positive test Wednesday.