Generous man gives $100 to each worker at Tempe eatery amid coronavirus pandemic

With all the bad news that came with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, people who work for an East Valley eatery finally have something positive to celebrate on Thursday.

Experienced educator shares tips for keeping children learning at home

As parents find themselves suddenly homeschooling their children during school shutdowns related to coronavirus, a longtime educator is sharing tricks of the trade for warding off brain drain during the weeks that schools create online instruction.

DC region high school seniors worry about possible prom and graduation cancellation amid coronavirus outbreak

Prom and graduation season is almost here for high school students across the D.C. region, but with schools closed during the coronavirus crisis, many of them are wondering if these major milestones will even happen.

Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax says 'swifter' COVID-19 response needed in Virginia

The District, Maryland, and Virginia may not be far apart geographically, but officials are taking different approaches when it comes to combatting the novel coronavirus crisis, leading to calls for Virginia to fall in-line.

141 DC firefighters quarantined, 3rd firefighter tests positive amid coronavirus outbreak

Approximately 141 D.C. firefighters have self quarantined after three of their colleagues tested positive for the novel coronavirus that is ripping through the region.

2 Lakers players test positive for COVID-19

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that two of its players have tested positive for the coronavirus.

'Quarantine shaming': US navigates radical new social norms

Calling out those not abiding by social distancing rules — is part of a new and startling reality for Americans who must navigate a world of rapidly evolving social norms in the age of COVID-19.

5-year-old Howard County girl tests positive for coronavirus; more emergency orders in place, says MD Gov. Hogan

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says a 5-year-old Howard County girl has tested positive for the coronavirus marking the first incidence of a child contracting the virus in the state. 

Glendora man, 34, dies from coronavirus; recently visited Disney World in Florida: Report

A Glendora man who died just days ago after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday.

Coronavirus motivated social distancing prompting people to look for animal companionship

A lot of people in the region suddenly found themselves stuck at home and not interacting with others much due to the coronavirus but a lack of human connection is turning into an animal connection.

President Trump focuses attention on possible coronavirus treatments

President Donald Trump focused attention on possible treatments for the new coronavirus on Thursday, citing potential use of a drug long used to treat malaria and some other approaches still in testing.

Arlington Cemetery, Smithsonian Metro stations closed to prevent cherry blossom trips

Two Metro stations will be closed until further notice in an effort to prevent trips to the Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms in the District amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

NY cases jump to more than 5,000

New York has more than 5,000 confirmed coronavirus cases statewide, more than double the number from yesterday.