CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
Return of high school state championships for Maryland athletes
Some high school athletes in Maryland will be lifting trophies at the end of their spring seasons after administrators give the approval for state tournaments to take place.
Some high school athletes in Maryland will be lifting trophies at the end of their spring seasons after administrators give the approval for state tournaments to take place.
Emotional reunion between Anne Arundel County police officer and man he rescued from fiery crash
A man who was pulled from a fiery car crash over the weekend by police was able to meet and thank the Anne Arundel County officer who helped rescue him.
A man who was pulled from a fiery car crash over the weekend by police was able to meet and thank the Anne Arundel County officer who helped rescue him.
Backyard Band featured at Go-Go vaccination event in DC today
The Backyard Band will be performing today during a vaccination event in Southeast D.C.
The Backyard Band will be performing today during a vaccination event in Southeast D.C.
Loudoun County Public Schools plan for return to classroom, 5 days of in-person learning this fall
Loudoun County Public Schools will provide five days of in-person learning next school year.
Loudoun County Public Schools will provide five days of in-person learning next school year.
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
Traffic is starting to rebound, will look different post-pandemic
As the pandemic subsides, are you noticing traffic returning to normal where you live in the Metro DC Region with rush hours and congestion? We may be rounding a corner – literally – in our response to the coronavirus pandemic as restrictions are being lifted and more people are getting vaccinated.
As the pandemic subsides, are you noticing traffic returning to normal where you live in the Metro DC Region with rush hours and congestion? We may be rounding a corner – literally – in our response to the coronavirus pandemic as restrictions are being lifted and more people are getting vaccinated.
Restaurant industry trying to bounce back, but struggling to find workers
Restaurants are trying to bounce back from the pandemic - but they say they're running into a labor shortage.
Restaurants are trying to bounce back from the pandemic - but they say they're running into a labor shortage.
Doctors say beware of surge in childhood obesity rates amid pandemic
Doctors say parents should be concerned about the potential for childhood obesity amid the pandemic.
Doctors say parents should be concerned about the potential for childhood obesity amid the pandemic.
Colorectal cancer screening age lowered to 45 from 50
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.
Montgomery County moves to Phase 2 of reopening; all COVID-19 restrictions to end on May 28
The Montgomery County Council approved a new regulation moving them into Phase 2 of their reopening plan and ending all COVID-19 restrictions on May 28.
The Montgomery County Council approved a new regulation moving them into Phase 2 of their reopening plan and ending all COVID-19 restrictions on May 28.
Work from home permanently or make an extra $30K per year, new survey asks
Work from home permanently or take home an extra $30,000 per year?
Work from home permanently or take home an extra $30,000 per year?
Prince George’s County lifts maximum capacity limits for most businesses Monday
Prince George's County will lift restrictions regarding maximum capacity limits for most businesses and activities Monday.
Prince George's County will lift restrictions regarding maximum capacity limits for most businesses and activities Monday.
How President Biden’s child tax credit plan works
President Joe Biden on Monday announced that the government is giving a helping hand to working parents hit hard during the coronavirus pandemic.
President Joe Biden on Monday announced that the government is giving a helping hand to working parents hit hard during the coronavirus pandemic.
Loosened restrictions could cause parking challenges with ‘streeteries’ continuing
As more and more cities and counties in the D.C. region begin to lift most, if not all, COVID-19 restrictions, people are starting to go out more and even return to work in person.
As more and more cities and counties in the D.C. region begin to lift most, if not all, COVID-19 restrictions, people are starting to go out more and even return to work in person.
WHO report: Long work hours led to 750K deaths from heart disease, stroke
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Montgomery County to lift most COVID restrictions this month after passing vaccination benchmark
Half of Montgomery County has received all the required coronavirus vaccine doses.
Half of Montgomery County has received all the required coronavirus vaccine doses.
PULSE OF THE PEOPLE: Do you feel like life is getting back to normal in DC??
As the summer arrives, some of our favorite things are coming back.
As the summer arrives, some of our favorite things are coming back.
Virginia mask mandate lifted, COVID-19 restrictions to end May 28
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam lifted Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate Friday to align with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam lifted Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate Friday to align with new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).