Ghost food hall concept to open in DC as restaurants struggle to survive

A ghost food hall in Washington, D.C., is bringing together local restaurants to capitalize on the takeout boom amid the coronavirus pandemic. DC restaurateur Aaron Gordon is flipping the traditional restaurant model upside down with his new concept in which a ghost kitchen meets a food vendor marketplace.

Coin shortage prompts bank to pay you for spare change: ‘It has never happened before’

Do you have a jar of coins in your house? Maybe you have been saving for a special occasion? Well, a local bank says they will pay you for what’s inside that jar — plus interest!

How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps

The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.

White House document urges 18 states in virus ‘red zone’ to mandate masks, close bars, increase testing

A recent unpublicized White House document prepared by the coronavirus task force and obtained by the Center for Public Integrity on Thursday shows that 18 states are currently in the “red zone” for coronavirus cases.

Stress rises for unemployed as extra $600 benefit nears end

A major source of income for roughly 30 million unemployed people is set to end, threatening their ability to meet rent and pay bills and potentially undercutting the fragile economic recovery.

Mosquitoes flying free as health departments focus on virus

The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled public health workers away from mosquito-related tasks -- leaving many localities vulnerable to potential mosquito threats.

Virginia lawmakers weigh in with unemployment concerns amid COVID-19 crisis

Dozens of Democratic Virginia lawmakers are calling for reforms at the state agency tasked with handling unemployment benefits, saying in a letter that they were concerned about its ability to “adequately address” the high volume of claims due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Report: Maryland ambulance firm tried to raise rates due to COVID-19

The city of Baltimore has declined to pay an additional $637,000 to an ambulance company accused in a report of trying to raise its rates because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Summer travel amid COVID-19 crisis
video

Dr. Amira Roess joined FOX 5 to discuss summer travel amid COVID-19 crisis.

Some renters struggle as coronavirus pandemic continues

The coronavirus pandemic continues to strain renters who struggle to stay afloat and some have been threatened with eviction notices.

Remote learning may be more expensive for parents, survey says

Year after year, parents spend a fortune getting their kids ready to go back to school. But how might that change if there’s no in-person learning this fall? Or if there’s less of it?

Georgia governor sues Atlanta mayor, city council over mask mandate

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and city council following the decision to mandate masks and roll back to Phase 1 reopening. 

Childcare concerns worry DMV parents, as kids go back to virtual learning in fall

If mom and dad have to go back to work during distance learning this fall who’s going to watch the kids? It’s a looming concern for a lot of parents in the DMV.

CDC extends ban on cruise ships in US waters through September 30

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday an extension on its ban on cruise ships in U.S. waters through Sept. 30, due to “ongoing” coronavirus outbreaks aboard ships.