Maryland MVA employees say they learned of coworker's COVID-19 death via social media
The union representing employees at a Prince George’s County Motor Vehicle Administration branch say no one from management told them that one of their workers died of COVID-19 over the weekend. Instead, they say they found out about his death from social media.
The union representing employees at a Prince George’s County Motor Vehicle Administration branch say no one from management told them that one of their workers died of COVID-19 over the weekend. Instead, they say they found out about his death from social media.
DC will prioritize want over vulnerability for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
In September, the CDC issued a directive telling jurisdictions to prepare for having a COVID-19 vaccine in place by early November – and both the District and Virginia are already getting ready.
In September, the CDC issued a directive telling jurisdictions to prepare for having a COVID-19 vaccine in place by early November – and both the District and Virginia are already getting ready.
Washington Football Team QB Haskins sent home from practice due to non-COVID-19 illness
Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins’ season of challenges continues.
Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins’ season of challenges continues.
Thousands sign petition in Loudoun County calling on school district to cut back on work
In Loudoun County, thousands of students and parents are furious – and they’re making sure school district officials know why.
In Loudoun County, thousands of students and parents are furious – and they’re making sure school district officials know why.
US Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia's wife tests positive for COVID-19
Doctors have confirmed that U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia's wife, Trish, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Doctors have confirmed that U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia's wife, Trish, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Maryland MVA employee dies after testing positive for COVID-19, MDOT confirms
A Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration employee has died after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, the Maryland Department of Transportation confirmed Tuesday.
A Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration employee has died after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, the Maryland Department of Transportation confirmed Tuesday.
Baby Nick dies at home hours after release from Texas Children's Hospital
10-month-old Baby Nick died at his home hours after he was released from Texas Children's Hospital.
10-month-old Baby Nick died at his home hours after he was released from Texas Children's Hospital.
San Francisco apartment rent cost dives 31%, most in nation: report
Two fellow Bay Area counties are included among those with the sharpest drop in rents.
Two fellow Bay Area counties are included among those with the sharpest drop in rents.
Eli Lilly pauses COVID-19 antibody drug trial over potential safety concerns
The Eli Lilly drug is similar to one that President Donald Trump received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
The Eli Lilly drug is similar to one that President Donald Trump received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Mitch McConnell slates October revote on GOP COVID-19 relief plan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Thousands, many maskless, packed together at concert in Nashville amid rising COVID-19 cases
Video captured thousands of people in downtown Nashville, many of whom were flouting social distancing guidelines and not wearing masks, attending a worship concert.
Video captured thousands of people in downtown Nashville, many of whom were flouting social distancing guidelines and not wearing masks, attending a worship concert.
Cruise ships being dismantled and scrapped for parts, photos show
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.
Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam holding first news conference since COVID-19 case confirmed
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is slated to hold his first news conference since he revealed that he’d tested positive for COVID-19 in September.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is slated to hold his first news conference since he revealed that he’d tested positive for COVID-19 in September.
Virginia Gov to hold first coronavirus news conference since positive diagnosis
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is slated to hold his first news conference since he revealed that he?d tested positive for COVID-19 in September.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is slated to hold his first news conference since he revealed that he?d tested positive for COVID-19 in September.
COVID-19 reinfection: Researchers confirm Nevada man got virus twice, second time 'more severe'
A 25-year-old man in Nevada was infected twice with the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed case of reinfection with the virus in the United States, researchers said.
A 25-year-old man in Nevada was infected twice with the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed case of reinfection with the virus in the United States, researchers said.
DC reopens some indoors pools, fitness centers for registered visitors
The District opened a select number of Department of Parks and Recreation community centers, recreation centers, and aquatic facilities on Tuesday, October 13. (FULL LIST)
The District opened a select number of Department of Parks and Recreation community centers, recreation centers, and aquatic facilities on Tuesday, October 13. (FULL LIST)
Air travel numbers on the rise as coronavirus pandemic continues
Air travel across the country is down dramatically as the coronavirus pandemic continues, but this holiday weekend drew a spike in fliers we haven't seen in months. It begs the question, "Is this a sign of air travel confidence growing?"
Air travel across the country is down dramatically as the coronavirus pandemic continues, but this holiday weekend drew a spike in fliers we haven't seen in months. It begs the question, "Is this a sign of air travel confidence growing?"
2nd coronavirus vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness
The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.
The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.
Pandemic leads to growing number of abandoned pets in Arlington
Adoptions and sales of pets have soared during the pandemic, but now there is concern that Arlington, Virginia, could be seeing the beginnings of an alarming trend. It’s exactly what the Humane Society of the United States has been predicting –– an increase in pet abandonment.
Adoptions and sales of pets have soared during the pandemic, but now there is concern that Arlington, Virginia, could be seeing the beginnings of an alarming trend. It’s exactly what the Humane Society of the United States has been predicting –– an increase in pet abandonment.