Marriott hotels to furlough ‘10s of thousands,’ according to reports
Bethesda-based Marriott is reportedly furloughing “tens of thousands” of employees as the coronavirus threat sends shockwaves through the hospitality industry.
Bethesda-based Marriott is reportedly furloughing “tens of thousands” of employees as the coronavirus threat sends shockwaves through the hospitality industry.
Kevin Durant, 3 other Brooklyn Nets players test positive for coronavirus
Four Brooklyn Nets players have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the team.
Four Brooklyn Nets players have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the team.
Popular Old Town Alexandria bar closes amid coronavirus concerns
St. Patrick’s Day is the busiest time of year for Níamh O’Donovan; but not this year.
St. Patrick’s Day is the busiest time of year for Níamh O’Donovan; but not this year.
Police department asking criminal activity to cease during coronavirus outbreak
"We appreciate your anticipated cooperation in halting crime & thank all the criminals in advance," the Facebook post read.
"We appreciate your anticipated cooperation in halting crime & thank all the criminals in advance," the Facebook post read.
Compass Coffee closes all downtown DC-based locations
The coronavirus pandemic and social distancing are impacting small businesses across the area, including D.C.-based Compass Coffee. This story was first seen on Popville.
The coronavirus pandemic and social distancing are impacting small businesses across the area, including D.C.-based Compass Coffee. This story was first seen on Popville.
Wu-Tang Clan urges people to ‘Protect Ya Neck against the coronavirus’
The Wu-Tang Clan has posted an eponymous acronym containing COVID-19 tips to their Twitter account.
The Wu-Tang Clan has posted an eponymous acronym containing COVID-19 tips to their Twitter account.
Target to close at 9 PM, reserve hour for vulnerable guests amid COVID-19 outbreak
Target announced Tuesday that it will limit store hours and set specific hours to more vulnerable guests amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Target announced Tuesday that it will limit store hours and set specific hours to more vulnerable guests amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Kennedy Center will remain closed until May 10 amid coronavirus outbreak
The Kennedy Center has canceled all public performances and events through Sunday, May 10 due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
The Kennedy Center has canceled all public performances and events through Sunday, May 10 due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
All 30 MLB clubs to each pay $1 million toward ballpark workers during coronavirus delay
More details regarding how and when the funds will be available will be announced on a team-by-team basis.
More details regarding how and when the funds will be available will be announced on a team-by-team basis.
Trump administration announces 90-day delay for many tax payments
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said individuals will be able to delay paying up to $1 million in payments.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said individuals will be able to delay paying up to $1 million in payments.
CDC recommends streaming funeral services online to avoid crowds over 50 amid COVID-19 pandemic
The CDC is recommending live-streaming funeral services in order to limit physical attendance amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CDC is recommending live-streaming funeral services in order to limit physical attendance amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metro: 'Stay home. Essential travel only.'
Metro announced Tuesday that service will be further reduced on both bus and rail during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Metro announced Tuesday that service will be further reduced on both bus and rail during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Going stir crazy in quarantine? Take a hike
Hiking is allowed under most coronavirus lockdown orders.
Hiking is allowed under most coronavirus lockdown orders.
Iran warns coronavirus could kill 'millions' in Islamic Republic
Roughly 9 out of 10 of the over 18,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the Middle East come from Iran.
Roughly 9 out of 10 of the over 18,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the Middle East come from Iran.
Woman gave fake name, tested positive for coronavirus and then disappeared
Mayor Ras J. Baraka says authorities have located the woman who went missing after she tested positive for coronavirus.
Mayor Ras J. Baraka says authorities have located the woman who went missing after she tested positive for coronavirus.
Gas prices could hit 99 cents in some states due to coronavirus and supplies, expert says
One gas analyst says the national average price could soon dip below $2 a gallon, with some stations potentially charging as little as 99 cents.
One gas analyst says the national average price could soon dip below $2 a gallon, with some stations potentially charging as little as 99 cents.
Uber, Lyft suspending shared ride options in response to coronavirus
Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Bay Area takes unprecedented action, issuing legal order for residents to stay at home
In an unprecedented move to slow the spread of an illness killing people throughout the world, six Bay Area counties on Monday issued a legal order directing their residents to stay at home for three weeks starting Tuesday.
In an unprecedented move to slow the spread of an illness killing people throughout the world, six Bay Area counties on Monday issued a legal order directing their residents to stay at home for three weeks starting Tuesday.
Coronavirus prompts shoppers to hoard SPAM, canned meat
Canned meat like SPAM is a favorite of preppers because it can last for years, making it a staple for shoppers stocking up in cases of events like natural disasters — or the coronavirus pandemic.
Canned meat like SPAM is a favorite of preppers because it can last for years, making it a staple for shoppers stocking up in cases of events like natural disasters — or the coronavirus pandemic.
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a woman was able to share her engagement with her isolated grandfather
A North Carolina woman was able to share a special moment with her grandfather through the window of his nursing home.
A North Carolina woman was able to share a special moment with her grandfather through the window of his nursing home.