DC Police Chief Newsham says most cooperate with COVID-19 orders, despite several high-profile incidents
D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham says the majority of people in the District are cooperating with officers who are sent out to enforce the city's social distancing orders. In an interview on FOX 5 Wednesday, Newsham said there have been, however, several situations where people have refused to comply.
D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham says the majority of people in the District are cooperating with officers who are sent out to enforce the city's social distancing orders. In an interview on FOX 5 Wednesday, Newsham said there have been, however, several situations where people have refused to comply.
Virginia Beach cancels July Fourth fireworks amid COVID-19
Officials in Virginia Beach have canceled July Fourth fireworks displays slated for two locations in an effort to keep residents safe and comply with orders issued amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials in Virginia Beach have canceled July Fourth fireworks displays slated for two locations in an effort to keep residents safe and comply with orders issued amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin welcomes second child
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and his wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, are celebrating their second baby on Wednesday morning.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin and his wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, are celebrating their second baby on Wednesday morning.
Pharmacists begin COVID-19 testing in Maryland
Hundreds of pharmacists are now on the front lines of battling COVID-19 in Maryland. They have been given the authority by Governor Larry Hogan to provide testing at pharmacy sites that are opening up weekly throughout the state. Rite Aid, CVS and Walmart are doing tests not inside their pharmacies, but outside in their parking lots. On Tuesday, car after car wrapped around the Maryland Walmart parking lot off Guilford Drive in Frederick.
Hundreds of pharmacists are now on the front lines of battling COVID-19 in Maryland. They have been given the authority by Governor Larry Hogan to provide testing at pharmacy sites that are opening up weekly throughout the state. Rite Aid, CVS and Walmart are doing tests not inside their pharmacies, but outside in their parking lots. On Tuesday, car after car wrapped around the Maryland Walmart parking lot off Guilford Drive in Frederick.
DC bars demanding to be given equal consideration for outdoor service
Bars in the District won't be able to open until at least Stage Three of the city's reopening if Mayor Muriel Bowser accepts recommendations from the ReOpen DC committee, yet many are lobbying to be allowed to open outdoor spaces by May 29 just as restaurants are allowed.
Bars in the District won't be able to open until at least Stage Three of the city's reopening if Mayor Muriel Bowser accepts recommendations from the ReOpen DC committee, yet many are lobbying to be allowed to open outdoor spaces by May 29 just as restaurants are allowed.
Early voting now underway in the District
Early voting is now underway in the District.
Early voting is now underway in the District.
Fairfax County EDA holding virtual career fair for recent grads this week
Finding that first job right out of college is rarely easy, but it’s even more challenging during a pandemic.
Finding that first job right out of college is rarely easy, but it’s even more challenging during a pandemic.
Gov Ralph Northam says Northern Virginia on track for phase 1; statewide mask order in effect Friday
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced on Tuesday that Northern Virginia is on track to join the rest of the rest of the state on Friday in phase one of the reopening process.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced on Tuesday that Northern Virginia is on track to join the rest of the rest of the state on Friday in phase one of the reopening process.
Rental companies selling cars at discounted prices following halt on travel amid COVID-19 lockdowns
As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.
Restaurant Association of Maryland urging Gov Hogan to allow phase 2 of reopening to begin
The Restaurant Association of Maryland is now calling on Governor Larry Hogan to reopen Maryland’s restaurants to dine-in seating when the governor announces Phase 2 of his “Roadmap to Recovery Plan," voicing frustrations with state guidance.
The Restaurant Association of Maryland is now calling on Governor Larry Hogan to reopen Maryland’s restaurants to dine-in seating when the governor announces Phase 2 of his “Roadmap to Recovery Plan," voicing frustrations with state guidance.
DC police now making arrests when people refuse to social distance
As D.C. residents dealt with a new reality back in March and were told to stay home, D.C. Police, for weeks, reported no arrests of people refusing to comply with the new rules of social distancing.
As D.C. residents dealt with a new reality back in March and were told to stay home, D.C. Police, for weeks, reported no arrests of people refusing to comply with the new rules of social distancing.
District, Maryland, Virginia leaders grill inspector general over PPE
House members from D.C., Maryland and Virginia today grilled the Health & Human Services Department’s Deputy Inspector General.
House members from D.C., Maryland and Virginia today grilled the Health & Human Services Department’s Deputy Inspector General.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, President Donald Trump to discuss infrastructure, economic revival: reports
Two of the nation’s most influential figures in the COVID-19 crisis response – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and President Donald Trump – will meet on Wednesday to discuss using infrastructure as a fulcrum for accelerating the economy, according to media reports.
Two of the nation’s most influential figures in the COVID-19 crisis response – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and President Donald Trump – will meet on Wednesday to discuss using infrastructure as a fulcrum for accelerating the economy, according to media reports.
Where Americans are spending and saving money in coronavirus pandemic
Forty-five percent surveyed said they spent more during quarantine.
Forty-five percent surveyed said they spent more during quarantine.
‘Vroom, vroom!’: Grandma with dementia fulfills her need for speed after months of isolation
“She never learned to drive, but has recently discovered a passion for driving fast,” her son said.
“She never learned to drive, but has recently discovered a passion for driving fast,” her son said.
DC records zero COVID-19 deaths in a day for the first time in over 7 weeks
Despite suffering a setback over the weekend when the District saw a spike in COVID-19 cases, the nation’s capital has cause to be optimistic.
Despite suffering a setback over the weekend when the District saw a spike in COVID-19 cases, the nation’s capital has cause to be optimistic.
‘I prayed a lot and cried a lot’: Graduate beats COVID-19 and receives nursing degree
A nursing student spent her last semester at university not olny trying to get through her finals, but battling COVID-19 as well.
A nursing student spent her last semester at university not olny trying to get through her finals, but battling COVID-19 as well.
‘This is for you’: School bus drivers form ‘2020’ in touching tribute to graduating seniors
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
Summer risks of COVID-19 ranked
With the arrival of the summer months, people around the country are looking to get outside and to engage in some of the activities associated with the season.
With the arrival of the summer months, people around the country are looking to get outside and to engage in some of the activities associated with the season.