Medical marijuana dispensary opening in Manassas next week

Across Virginia, so far, more than 7,000 people have received medical marijuana prescriptions from their doctors. 

Police in Maryland conducting business compliance checks as coronavirus cases surge

The night before Thanksgiving typically brings out the nightlife crowds, and state and local police were out making sure that didn’t happen this year.

Millions of Americans stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings

About 1 million Americans a day packed airports and planes over the weekend even as coronavirus deaths surged across the U.S. and public health experts begged people to stay home and avoid big Thanksgiving gatherings.

Leaders across DC region working to address outdoor dining structures

Outdoor dining structures have been popping up at restaurants all over the DC region and they’re complicating how area governments regulate dining space to lower the risk of transmission of COVID-19.

Solidcore CEO says DC locations will stay open despite mayor's order

The founder and chief executive of Solidcore, a pilates-like boutique fitness studio, says D.C. studios will remain open despite an order from Mayor Muriel Bowser taking effect Wednesday that bans indoor group fitness.

Evangelical doctors’ group urges churches to halt in-person services amid COVID-19 surge

The Christian Medical & Dental Association urgently requested that churches strongly consider taking their services online and cancel in-person gatherings until the current surge of COVID-19 cases passes.

Nearly 3,500 federal employees to be compensated for contracting COVID-19 at work

As of Nov. 16, the government agreed to pay injury compensation benefits to nearly 3,500 federal employees and has granted death benefits to survivors of 14 employees, a Department of Labor spokesperson told FOX TV Stations.

Despite COVID, volunteers worked hard to ensure a warm Thanksgiving meal

Despite challenges from the coronavirus this year, volunteers in Northeast D.C. pushed-on this Saturday, to make sure each of the 2,700+ families served by Project Giveback Thanksgiving each year, will still have a warm holiday this year.

Rite Aid offering free COVID-19 tests, expands program to include teens

Rite Aid will continue offering free COVID-19 testing to both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, and the company is expanding the program to include those as young as 13.

Washington Ballet offering free, virtual performance of 'The Nutcracker'

Like many other groups, the Washington Ballet has had to make adjustments during the pandemic, such as using Zoom for classes. But now, the excitement is growing around the upcoming performance of "The Nutcracker," a tradition that may be a little different for the public this year. 

Wiping down groceries? Experts advise to keep risk in perspective

To avoid any traces of the coronavirus that might be lurking on surfaces, Americans have been wiping down groceries, wearing surgical gloves when they go out and leaving mail packages out for an extra day or two. But experts say the national fixation on scrubbing sparked by the pandemic can sometimes be overkill.

Unemployment claims rise to 778,000 as COVID-19 pandemic worsens

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.