JCPenney files for bankruptcy as coronavirus pushes retailer over edge
Retailer JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic forced stores to shut, the company announced Friday evening, joining J. Crew and Neiman Marcus.
Retailer JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic forced stores to shut, the company announced Friday evening, joining J. Crew and Neiman Marcus.
JCPenny will furlough a majority of its hourly and corporate employees amid COVID-19 pandemic
J.C. Penny Company, Inc. announced it will temporarily furlough the majority of its hourly and corporate employees as the company extends closures of its stores and business offices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
J.C. Penny Company, Inc. announced it will temporarily furlough the majority of its hourly and corporate employees as the company extends closures of its stores and business offices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
12-year-old Virginia artist using her talent to give back during the pandemic
Victoria Yu, a 12-year-old Oakton Elementary School student, wanted to give back to workers on the front lines, support local restaurants, and help the homeless during the COVID-19 crisis. So she is using her passion, the best way she knows how.
Victoria Yu, a 12-year-old Oakton Elementary School student, wanted to give back to workers on the front lines, support local restaurants, and help the homeless during the COVID-19 crisis. So she is using her passion, the best way she knows how.
Pentagon police officer now home after battling COVID-19
Patrick Bright is one of the most grateful people in the D.C. region tonight. He's home from the hospital after a grueling six weeks fighting COVID-19.
Patrick Bright is one of the most grateful people in the D.C. region tonight. He's home from the hospital after a grueling six weeks fighting COVID-19.
Unemployed due to coronavirus? How to get a personal loan with no job
As millions are becoming unemployed due to Coronavirus, many are looking into personal loans to stay afloat. Here’s what you need to know before applying.
As millions are becoming unemployed due to Coronavirus, many are looking into personal loans to stay afloat. Here’s what you need to know before applying.
Most states still fall short of recommended testing levels
As businesses reopened Friday in more of the U.S., an overwhelming majority of states still fall short of the COVID-19 testing levels that public health experts say are necessary to safely ease lockdowns and avoid another deadly wave of outbreaks.
As businesses reopened Friday in more of the U.S., an overwhelming majority of states still fall short of the COVID-19 testing levels that public health experts say are necessary to safely ease lockdowns and avoid another deadly wave of outbreaks.
Frederick business owners welcome phase 1 of Maryland reopening
Although COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to loosen in Maryland, some counties – like Montgomery and Prince George’s – want to take it a little slower.
Although COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to loosen in Maryland, some counties – like Montgomery and Prince George’s – want to take it a little slower.
Medical journal slams Trump for ‘incoherent’ COVID-19 response, calls on Americans to vote him out
The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest medical journals, criticized the Trump administration for marginalizing the CDC during the race to contain COVID-19.
The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest medical journals, criticized the Trump administration for marginalizing the CDC during the race to contain COVID-19.
Study: Men less likely to wear masks in public because it is ‘not cool’ and ‘a sign of weakness’
In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”
In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”
Not all Maryland beaches are back open, North Beach’s Mayor warns
Friday kicked off the beach-season weather our region is expecting to see stretch into the weekend, but that doesn’t mean all beach towns have fully reopened, North Beach’s Mayor tells FOX 5.
Friday kicked off the beach-season weather our region is expecting to see stretch into the weekend, but that doesn’t mean all beach towns have fully reopened, North Beach’s Mayor tells FOX 5.
Amazon confirms death of New York worker believed to have COVID-19
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
DC monuments once crowded with tourists now vacant in the era of COVID-19
Monuments in Washington, D.C. that would normally be crowded with tourists are now empty in the era of the coronavirus pandemic.
Monuments in Washington, D.C. that would normally be crowded with tourists are now empty in the era of the coronavirus pandemic.
FDA says trucks used to preserve human remains amid COVID-19 pandemic can also transport food
The Food and Drug Administration provided new guidance on cleaning and disinfecting vehicles before they are able to transport and store food again.
The Food and Drug Administration provided new guidance on cleaning and disinfecting vehicles before they are able to transport and store food again.
Sailors on sidelined carrier get virus for second time
The resurgence of the virus in the five sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt underscores the befuddling behavior of the highly contagious virus and raises questions about how troops that test positive can be reintegrated into the military, particularly on ships.
The resurgence of the virus in the five sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt underscores the befuddling behavior of the highly contagious virus and raises questions about how troops that test positive can be reintegrated into the military, particularly on ships.
Blaring horns from Capitol Hill trucker demonstration briefly interrupt President Donald Trump news conference
A demonstration by truckers in the District created brief interruptions during President Trump’s news conference regarding progress on a COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.
A demonstration by truckers in the District created brief interruptions during President Trump’s news conference regarding progress on a COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.
CDC says all models forecast increase in COVID-19 deaths in coming weeks, exceeding 100K by June 1
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Twitter that after analyzing 13 different forecasting models of potential COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., all models indicate an increase in coronavirus fatalities in the coming weeks with a cumulative death toll exceeding 100,000 by June 1.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Twitter that after analyzing 13 different forecasting models of potential COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., all models indicate an increase in coronavirus fatalities in the coming weeks with a cumulative death toll exceeding 100,000 by June 1.
Microsoft, UnitedHealth offer app for companies to screen employees for COVID-19 as they return to work
The app is among a rush of new technologies aiming to help companies bring people back to work safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The app is among a rush of new technologies aiming to help companies bring people back to work safely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump announces plan to develop coronavirus vaccine 'by the end of the year if we can'
President Trump on Friday announced a new public-private partnership to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus as part of what's being called “Operation Warp Speed," saying he hopes the vaccines will be produced "quickly" and will even possibly be ready by the end of the year.
President Trump on Friday announced a new public-private partnership to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus as part of what's being called “Operation Warp Speed," saying he hopes the vaccines will be produced "quickly" and will even possibly be ready by the end of the year.
Tennessee dad builds stage in front yard so daughter can have graduation ceremony
Xavier University's cancellation of its graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic didn't stop one Tennessee senior from walking across the stage.
Xavier University's cancellation of its graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic didn't stop one Tennessee senior from walking across the stage.
Maryland’s Road to Recovery Phase 1: How each county is approaching Governor Hogan’s plan
Governor Larry Hogan has announced that Maryland will enter phase one of the “Road to Recovery” at the state level in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Larry Hogan has announced that Maryland will enter phase one of the “Road to Recovery” at the state level in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.