DC Mayor Bowser says District welcoming visitors celebrating Fourth of July
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the nation's capital is welcoming visitors to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday in the District.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the nation's capital is welcoming visitors to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday in the District.
G7 nations to provide 1 billion COVID vaccines
The commitment falls far short of the 11 billion doses the World Health Organization said is needed.
The commitment falls far short of the 11 billion doses the World Health Organization said is needed.
DC councilmember withdraws sugary drink tax proposal
Councilmember Brianne Nadeau said there was "not enough support to move the legislation forward."
Councilmember Brianne Nadeau said there was "not enough support to move the legislation forward."
DC COVID-19 restrictions lifted: Everything you can do in the District
All capacity restrictions in D.C. have officially been lifted as of June 11, which includes restaurants, bars, nightclubs, entertainment venues and more. However, some CDC guidelines are still in place.
All capacity restrictions in D.C. have officially been lifted as of June 11, which includes restaurants, bars, nightclubs, entertainment venues and more. However, some CDC guidelines are still in place.
Youth suicide attempts increased 31% amid COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Short breaks may help brain learn new skills, NIH study says
Researchers studying brain activity at the NIH found that rest during an activity may strengthen a person’s ability to do the skill.
Researchers studying brain activity at the NIH found that rest during an activity may strengthen a person’s ability to do the skill.
FDA OKs just 10M J&J vaccine doses from troubled Baltimore plant
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
CDC: Heart inflammation in young males higher than expected after COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said reports of heart inflammation after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in male teens and young adults are higher than expected.
The CDC said reports of heart inflammation after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in male teens and young adults are higher than expected.
Studies suggest serious COVID-19 infection can lead to diabetes
Two recent studies suggest the virus that causes COVID-19 can target and damage the body’s cells that produce insulin, a vital hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body.
Two recent studies suggest the virus that causes COVID-19 can target and damage the body’s cells that produce insulin, a vital hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body.
DC nightclubs to resume normal operations as city continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions
The D.C. region continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions at entertainment facilities as coronavirus cases drop across the area. Beginning on Friday, June 11, nightclubs and other entertainment venues in the District will be able to resume full normal operations.
The D.C. region continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions at entertainment facilities as coronavirus cases drop across the area. Beginning on Friday, June 11, nightclubs and other entertainment venues in the District will be able to resume full normal operations.
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History to reopen June 18
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is scheduled to reopen to the public on Friday, June 18 after being closed for more than a year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is scheduled to reopen to the public on Friday, June 18 after being closed for more than a year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine authorization to ages 12 to 17
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
Washington Nationals return to 100% capacity at Nationals Park
The Washington Nationals will return to 100% capacity at Nationals Park starting Thursday.
The Washington Nationals will return to 100% capacity at Nationals Park starting Thursday.
DC hospitals to require vaccinations for all employees
All D.C. hospital employees will soon need to be vaccinated, the hospital association announced on Wednesday.
All D.C. hospital employees will soon need to be vaccinated, the hospital association announced on Wednesday.
Half of all Marylanders fully vaccinated; state’s 7-day COVID-19 positivity rate below 1%
Maryland'sCOVID-19 seven-day positivity rate has dropped below one percent for the first time.
Maryland'sCOVID-19 seven-day positivity rate has dropped below one percent for the first time.
PAY IT FORWARD: Virginia pastor's 'bike ministry' helps change lives one bicycle at a time
When a Virginia pastor's bike was stolen he became inspired to help change lives one bicycle at a time!
When a Virginia pastor's bike was stolen he became inspired to help change lives one bicycle at a time!
Montgomery County family’s mission to help others during COVID-19 pandemic spreads nationwide
A Montgomery County family's good gesture to help others has grown to serve thousands nationwide.
A Montgomery County family's good gesture to help others has grown to serve thousands nationwide.
Charles County woman claims $40K in ‘VaxCash’ lottery
A Charles County woman is Maryland’s latest winner in the new vaccination lottery promotion – and she didn’t even have to scratch a ticket.
A Charles County woman is Maryland’s latest winner in the new vaccination lottery promotion – and she didn’t even have to scratch a ticket.
Pfizer lowers COVID-19 vaccine dose for younger kids in next stage of trial
Pfizer has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in a larger group of kids under 12 with lower dosages compared to older age groups.
Pfizer has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in a larger group of kids under 12 with lower dosages compared to older age groups.
Surge in nearsightedness blamed on increased screen time
Experts say increased screen time during the pandemic has led to an uptick in nearsightedness.
Experts say increased screen time during the pandemic has led to an uptick in nearsightedness.