Same games, new rules for West Virginia casino due to coronavirus

As Maryland casinos get ready to reopen next Friday, casinos in West Virginia have been up and running almost a week now.

Pools can open in Northern Virginia starting Friday

Hoping to cool off this summer? You may finally get a chance as some pools in our region are starting to reopen.

Alarming rise in coronavirus cases as states roll back lockdowns

Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could intensify as people return to work and venture out during the summer.

Rapper Scarface recovering 2 months after COVID-19 diagnosis: 'I am glad to be alive'

More than two months after he tested positive for COVID-19, Houston rapper Scarface says he is still a little weak and has to undergo dialysis daily, but he is "glad to be alive."

DOJ, protesters criticizing Montgomery County COVID-19 restrictions

The Department of Justice is warning Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich that his COVID-19 restrictions aren’t fair to churches – especially after large social justice rallies in Bethesda.

Dow sinks 1,800 as virus cases rise, deflating optimism

Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Thursday as coronavirus cases increase again, deflating recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly as lockdowns ease.

Coronavirus pandemic disrupts fight to save endangered animals and habitats

The coronavirus pandemic is hampering the ability of scientists to protect threatened species and habitats, from South American rainforests to African savannahs.

Prince George's County to enter phase 2 of reopening on June 15

Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said the county will enter phase two of its reopening plan on Monday, June 15.

Horseshoe crab blood could be key to COVID-19 vaccine, expert says

Horseshoe crabs are a common enough sight in coastal areas throughout the mid-Atlantic, but special properties in their blood have been used by pharmaceutical companies for years.

DC Mayor Bowser addresses speculation that she’s being considered as potential Joe Biden running mate

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke with FOX 5's Angie Goff Thursday morning about several issues including Black Lives Matter demonstrations in the District, the city's COVID-19 response, and about whether or not she is being considered as a potential running mate for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.

Coachella, Stagecoach festivals canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus concerns

Riverside County officials have announced that Coachella and Stagecoach have been canceled for 2020.  This comes after the two music festivals were earlier postponed until October as the global coronavirus outbreak spread into major cities across the U.S. 

DC mayor tested for COVID-19 after demonstrations

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser was tested for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday – several days after she spent time in the streets with hundreds of protesters, often without a mask.

Montgomery County likely to enter phase 2 of reopening next week, exec says

Just a couple of weeks after joining the rest of the state in entering phase one of Maryland’s reopening process, Montgomery County is on the verge of advancing on to phase two.

‘Worst nightmare’: Fauci warns that coronavirus pandemic ‘isn’t over yet’

Speaking at a convention held by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) on June 9, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the coronavirus crisis, which he referred to as his “worst nightmare,” is far from over, the New York Times reported.

DC National Guard confirms positive coronavirus cases after protests

Some members of the Washington, D.C., National Guard deployed to respond to protests in D.C. have tested positive for coronavirus, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.

Gov Ralph Northam confirms phase 2 reopening for Northern Virginia Friday, discusses upcoming school year

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam confirmed on Tuesday that Northern Virginia will join the rest of the state in phase 2 of the state’s reopening process on Friday, and also took time to discuss what the 2020-2021 school year will look like.